Re:Wooden bikes
by analog31 on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @09:56AM
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The price drives the sales volume in a predictable way, so it's a rather self limiting problem.
But the "amateur using pro gear" is widespread, not just in cycling. And what's acceptable is a matter of culture. I've noticed that a person riding a $4k bike will get criticized by someone who drives a $40k car, with no irony.
I'm an amateur musician, but I play a professional quality instrument. It really comes down to the sheer enjoyment of it. My instrument won't get me into the Chicago Symphony, but it sounds nice in my living room. And it still cost less than many pleasures that people afford themselves.
At first glance, the wooden bike has to be for someone who is interested in the aesthetics and novelty of it.
Disclaimer: I ride a bike that I assembled from mostly spare parts for less than $100.
But the "amateur using pro gear" is widespread, not just in cycling. And what's acceptable is a matter of culture. I've noticed that a person riding a $4k bike will get criticized by someone who drives a $40k car, with no irony.
I'm an amateur musician, but I play a professional quality instrument. It really comes down to the sheer enjoyment of it. My instrument won't get me into the Chicago Symphony, but it sounds nice in my living room. And it still cost less than many pleasures that people afford themselves.
At first glance, the wooden bike has to be for someone who is interested in the aesthetics and novelty of it.
Disclaimer: I ride a bike that I assembled from mostly spare parts for less than $100.