How much does your bike cost and what group do you ride?

Started by The_Break, Oct 29 2011 04:46

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Poll: How much does your bike cost (120 member(s) have cast votes)

How much does your bike cost and what group do you ride?

<10k in A/B/C (2 votes [1.67%])
Percentage of vote: 1.67%
10 - 20K in A/B/C (15 votes [12.50%])
Percentage of vote: 12.50%
20-30k in A/B/C (10 votes [8.33%])
Percentage of vote: 8.33%
30-40k in A/B/C (5 votes [4.17%])
Percentage of vote: 4.17%
40-60k in A/B/C (5 votes [4.17%])
Percentage of vote: 4.17%
60-80k in A/B/C (4 votes [3.33%])
Percentage of vote: 3.33%
>80k in A/B/C (7 votes [5.83%])
Percentage of vote: 5.83%
<10k in D/E/F (9 votes [7.50%])
Percentage of vote: 7.50%
10 - 20K in D/E/F (10 votes [8.33%])
Percentage of vote: 8.33%
20-30k in D/E/F (6 votes [5.00%])
Percentage of vote: 5.00%
30-40k in D/E/F (3 votes [2.50%])
Percentage of vote: 2.50%
40-60k in D/E/F (5 votes [4.17%])
Percentage of vote: 4.17%
60-80k in D/E/F (0 votes [0.00%])
Percentage of vote: 0.00%
>80k in D/E/F (1 votes [0.83%])
Percentage of vote: 0.83%
<10k in G-Z (12 votes [10.00%])
Percentage of vote: 10.00%
10 - 20K in G-Z (10 votes [8.33%])
Percentage of vote: 8.33%
20-30k in G-Z (9 votes [7.50%])
Percentage of vote: 7.50%
30-40k in G-Z (1 votes [0.83%])
Percentage of vote: 0.83%
40-60k in G-Z (4 votes [3.33%])
Percentage of vote: 3.33%
>60 in G-Z (2 votes [1.67%])
Percentage of vote: 1.67%

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#1 The_Break

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 04:46

Hi

Would be interesting to see if there is a clear trend and what your thoughts are if there is. Is it partly due to better performing bikes or just that the better riders put more money toward there passion/sport?

Edited by The_Break, 29 October 2011 - 04:49 .

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#2 The_Break

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 05:11

Geez, couple of big figures coming i there!

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#3 Man with no name

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 06:15

There should be a Cat for >VD - $>

Lots of peeps riding in the pro-elite and vet cats

Edited by _47_, 29 October 2011 - 06:19 .

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#4 The_Break

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 06:23

Ran out of options so just put where you would most probably be if forced out of those cats. Only 20 per question available.

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#5 Witkop

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 07:05

there is littel correlation between performance and cost of components. Performance comes from passion and training. Components comes from either sponsors or disposable income.
A logical jump is that if you are training instead of working to earn an income, you will not be able to purchase nice bling. However, you do get those that prioritise cycling over work, family, possessions and friends.

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#6 Tankman

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 07:46

good thing its a poll and you don't have to say what your bike is worht othewise some very upset wifes would have you sleeping on the couch!

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#7 Tiny K

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 07:48

Tankman, on 29 October 2011 - 07:46 , said:

good thing its a poll and you don't have to say what your bike is worht othewise some very upset wifes would have you sleeping on the couch!

So where were you and your cheap Pina today?

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#8 Tankman

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 07:55

Tiny K, on 29 October 2011 - 07:48 , said:

So where were you and your cheap Pina today?

Please bru, get your facts straight, I took my old bike in for a service and they gave me the Pina as a loan bike, "I did not spend a cent on it, promise!"

I waited like 3 months for replacement parts but the manufacturer stopped making that specific part, so I got to keep the loan bike!

:lol:

You always have to have your story prepared bud! :lol:

I was there, cycled through from home, got there a bit late, did the 50km ride (solo TT) and went to work.

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#9 Tiny K

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 07:58

Tankman, on 29 October 2011 - 07:55 , said:

Please bru, get your facts straight, I took my old bike in for a service and they gave me the Pina as a loan bike, "I did not spend a cent on it, promise!"

I waited like 3 months for replacement parts but the manufacturer stopped making that specific part, so I got to keep the loan bike!

:lol:

You always have to have your story prepared bud! :lol:

I was there, cycled through from home, got there a bit late, did the 50km ride (solo TT) and went to work.

Dude, that one will not work with my wife!

Missed you out in the bunch today..... both you and Rob (he said he was going to be there). See you tomorrow..... btw, you know the route? I don't :blink:

2007 CIOCC (bought from ETXEONDO, delivered by Ysterperd), 2011 Sram Force Grouppo (thanks Desmondalie), Shimano WH-R601 Wheelset (Thanks Boris), Selle Italia SLR 2012 Saddle (Thanks Rob!), Selcof Carbon wrap Stem and carbon seat post with ITM alu bars and expander (Thanks Etxeondo), Speedplay Zero s/s pedals.

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#10 Tankman

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 08:03

Ja, we cycling out to Swellendam, doing the DC route, staying over in Swellendam and cycling back Monday morning, should be back for lunch! See you tomorrow! Go to bed now!

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#11 Minion

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 08:11

Witkop, on 29 October 2011 - 07:05 , said:

there is littel correlation between performance and cost of components. Performance comes from passion and training. Components comes from either sponsors or disposable income.
A logical jump is that if you are training instead of working to earn an income, you will not be able to purchase nice bling. However, you do get those that prioritise cycling over work, family, possessions and friends.

I would say there probably is a correlation between the group you ride and the value of your equipment (Note, correlation does not mean causation). I suspect you will find more expensive bikes in higher groups simply because these people generally take the sport more seriously and thus are more likely to feel that they can justify the higher cost of a more expensive bike.

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#12 Mongoose!

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 08:27

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2K, with Sora in A gendrally

why don,t I believe this :rolleyes:

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#13 Zac.A

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 09:04

I think that the top 3/4 groups have really nice bikes, the next few have quite nice, and then the next few, the middle section have the best bikes. These are the people who are a bit older and have the money to splash out on top end bikes.
But i could be wrong.

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#14 Joe Low

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 09:11

And don't miss next week's episode of Curiosity Killed the Cat where we'll be asking:

How big is your willie and how often to you have sex.

Q: Where's your helmet?
A: Where's your bell?

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#15 gummibear

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 09:36

LOOK 566 with Dura ace 7800 and Mavic Cosmic SL......not sure what it's worth.

Trek 8500 custom with XT and Red metal 1 wheels.....not sure what it's worth.

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#16 NotSoBigBen

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Posted 29 October 2011 - 09:43

Mongoose!, on 29 October 2011 - 08:27 , said:

why don,t I believe this :rolleyes:

It is true, not a pretty sight but true

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