Cycling - New Status Statement...

Cycling is becoming a new way of status statement. I just visited one cycling forum. In one of the threads, somebody is complaining that those that ride expensive bicycle are flocking only with those having similarly expensive bikes. The forum replied that thread in various point of view. Some are agreeing that rich cyclist are snob, some try to be wise, some try to joke on the condition, some try to encourage and some are just do not give a damn about the fact. the last group says that as long as those expensive bikes are used as proper sport tool then it is OK. For them bicycling is a matter of sport. Bicycle, any type any price, serves only one thing: sport. And anyway, professional athletes are using expensive bikes to win

It is true that the "rich" one usually flocks with the same kind. It is unavoidable, especially in Indonesia where "success" is always the same as "rich". It is true that "quality" comes with a price. those that are "rich" usually demand higher quality. I am on the opinion that as long as they do not make fun of those with "cheaper" bikes then it is OK. As long as they use their bike for sport then it is OK. Maybe those with "cheaper" bikes are actually already riding "pricey" bikes compared others that are "less pricey" bike owners. The one who started the thread might envy the hardware or he/she might not have the courage to mingle with them (lack of self confidence). I would say, somebody does not need a materialistic things to be confident (although it is hard to be like that when the world sees it differently).

Anyway, keep on cycling because you can enjoy cycling by yourself.