Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[lconley]

I have been explaining about what ridiculous prices I paid for a bike since 
1972 when I paid $250 for a used Gitane Tour de France (lugged Reynolds 531 
frame with Campagnolo hubs and derailleurs and included a set of Rivat 
cycling shoes that actually fit and had Vittoria silk sew-ups). This was 
when a Schwinn Varsity Sport 10 speed was less than $80.

Laing

On Friday, July 2, 2021 at 9:48:35 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:

> Nobody has asked…I don’t really have any friends who know enough about 
> bikes to know what they’re looking at (but they do appreciate the Atlantis 
> color and the Russian sub backstory). 
>
> But…I’d happily let anyone know how long I wanted a Riv, how I saved up 
> from my part-time job for almost a year to pay for it without charging it. 
> It’s been one of the best experiences of my life, hands down…from deciding 
> to do it, from the first time I called Riv and talked to Vince, to the day 
> it came and I assembled it (after watching the YouTube video of Mark 
> assembling a packed bike every morning for a month!). 
>
> So if anyone balks at the price, I’m guessing after I explain all of the 
> above they’ll either be excited for me or will change the subject to get me 
> to shut up.
>
> Ben
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 1, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Brian Campbell  wrote:
>
> Take them to a bike shop. Most people are out of touch relative to the 
> cost of a modern bicycle. I have found that most folks seem to equate 
> bicyles with childrens toys and as such, interact with them mos;ty in big 
> box store toy departments. 
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times 
>> a week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost 
>> in depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week!
>>
>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.
>>>
>>> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, 
>>> fully aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
>>> "both".I "return" to where I never left. 
>>>
>>> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?
>>>
>>> Nowhere.
>>>
>>> Now what ? 
>>>
>>> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
>>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
 discussing the price of my bicycle. 



 On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:

> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
>
> "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."
>
>
>
> On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:
>
> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
> other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
> something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
> value than the bike). 
>
> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and 
> can afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family 
> who 
> hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
> While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
> reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
> And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and 
> that 
> I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new 
> one 
> arrives.
>
> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
> this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
> say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
> bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"
>
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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Ben Mihovk]

Nobody has asked…I don’t really have any friends who know enough about bikes to 
know what they’re looking at (but they do appreciate the Atlantis color and the 
Russian sub backstory). 

But…I’d happily let anyone know how long I wanted a Riv, how I saved up from my 
part-time job for almost a year to pay for it without charging it. It’s been 
one of the best experiences of my life, hands down…from deciding to do it, from 
the first time I called Riv and talked to Vince, to the day it came and I 
assembled it (after watching the YouTube video of Mark assembling a packed bike 
every morning for a month!). 

So if anyone balks at the price, I’m guessing after I explain all of the above 
they’ll either be excited for me or will change the subject to get me to shut 
up.

Ben

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 1, 2021, at 10:05 AM, Brian Campbell  wrote:
> 
> Take them to a bike shop. Most people are out of touch relative to the cost 
> of a modern bicycle. I have found that most folks seem to equate bicyles with 
> childrens toys and as such, interact with them mos;ty in big box store toy 
> departments. 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
>> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times a 
>> week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost in 
>> depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week!
>> 
>>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>>> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.
>>> 
>>> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, fully 
>>> aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
>>> "both".I "return" to where I never left. 
>>> 
>>> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?
>>> 
>>> Nowhere.
>>> 
>>> Now what ? 
>>> 
>>> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
 On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
 If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
 discussing the price of my bicycle. 
 
 
 
> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
> 
> "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:
>> 
>> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
>> other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
>> something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
>> value than the bike). 
>> 
>> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and can 
>> afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family who 
>> hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for 
>> me. While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, 
>> the reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of 
>> astonishment. And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy 
>> cycling, and that I only have one bike right now which I am planning to 
>> sell when the new one arrives.
>> 
>> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
>> this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
>> say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
>> bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"
>> 
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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Clark Fitzgerald]

Here's a comeback:

I spent all my money on bikes, books, and beer. The rest I just wasted.

On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 11:13 AM Michael Morrissey <
michaelgmorris...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I think it's not price itself so much as priorities. It's important to
> remember that the bicycle remains relatively countercultural. No matter
> what the price tag is, it's still outside of the house/cars/kids/food
> pyramid of needs for most American people.
>
> Here's an article from The New Yorker:
>
> https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-bicycle-as-a-vehicle-of-protest
>
> "These regimes recognized the bicycle for what it is: an emblem of
> freedom. The invention of the bicycle was the realization of an ancient
> dream. It was the elusive personal-transport device, a contraption that
> liberated humans from their dependency on draft animals, allowing
> individuals to move swiftly across land under their own power. Long after
> its primacy was usurped by the automobile, the bicycle retained a unique
> appeal."
>
> On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 12:56:18 PM UTC-4 ttoshi wrote:
>
>> Yeah, Riv bikes are a baa-gn compared to the space age composite frames
>> and electrified drive trains on these bikes that are meant to be replaced
>> when the latest "improved" model comes out.
>>
>> Toshi
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Brian Campbell 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Take them to a bike shop. Most people are out of touch relative to the
>>> cost of a modern bicycle. I have found that most folks seem to equate
>>> bicyles with childrens toys and as such, interact with them mos;ty in big
>>> box store toy departments.
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Michael Morrissey]

I think it's not price itself so much as priorities. It's important to 
remember that the bicycle remains relatively countercultural. No matter 
what the price tag is, it's still outside of the house/cars/kids/food 
pyramid of needs for most American people. 

Here's an article from The New Yorker:
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-bicycle-as-a-vehicle-of-protest

"These regimes recognized the bicycle for what it is: an emblem of freedom. 
The invention of the bicycle was the realization of an ancient dream. It 
was the elusive personal-transport device, a contraption that liberated 
humans from their dependency on draft animals, allowing individuals to move 
swiftly across land under their own power. Long after its primacy was 
usurped by the automobile, the bicycle retained a unique appeal."

On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 12:56:18 PM UTC-4 ttoshi wrote:

> Yeah, Riv bikes are a baa-gn compared to the space age composite frames 
> and electrified drive trains on these bikes that are meant to be replaced 
> when the latest "improved" model comes out.
>
> Toshi
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Brian Campbell  wrote:
>
>> Take them to a bike shop. Most people are out of touch relative to the 
>> cost of a modern bicycle. I have found that most folks seem to equate 
>> bicyles with childrens toys and as such, interact with them mos;ty in big 
>> box store toy departments. 
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Toshi Takeuchi]

Yeah, Riv bikes are a baa-gn compared to the space age composite frames and
electrified drive trains on these bikes that are meant to be replaced when
the latest "improved" model comes out.

Toshi


On Thu, Jul 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Brian Campbell 
wrote:

> Take them to a bike shop. Most people are out of touch relative to the
> cost of a modern bicycle. I have found that most folks seem to equate
> bicyles with childrens toys and as such, interact with them mos;ty in big
> box store toy departments.
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Brian Campbell]

Take them to a bike shop. Most people are out of touch relative to the cost 
of a modern bicycle. I have found that most folks seem to equate bicyles 
with childrens toys and as such, interact with them mos;ty in big box store 
toy departments. 



On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times 
> a week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost 
> in depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week!
>
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>
>> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.
>>
>> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, fully 
>> aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
>> "both".I "return" to where I never left. 
>>
>> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?
>>
>> Nowhere.
>>
>> Now what ? 
>>
>> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
>>> discussing the price of my bicycle. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
>>>
 I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:

 "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."



 On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:

 Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
 other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
 something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
 value than the bike). 

 We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and 
 can afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family 
 who 
 hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
 While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
 reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
 And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that 
 I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new 
 one 
 arrives.

 So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
 this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
 say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
 bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"

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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Johnny Alien]

I don't ever discuss how much anything cost with anyone. Solves lots of 
problems. :)

On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 8:12:17 AM UTC-4 Jay LePree wrote:

> "My dog did decided not to go to college".  
>
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times 
>> a week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost 
>> in depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week!
>>
>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.
>>>
>>> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, 
>>> fully aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
>>> "both".I "return" to where I never left. 
>>>
>>> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?
>>>
>>> Nowhere.
>>>
>>> Now what ? 
>>>
>>> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
>>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
 discussing the price of my bicycle. 



 On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:

> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
>
> "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."
>
>
>
> On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:
>
> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
> other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
> something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
> value than the bike). 
>
> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and 
> can afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family 
> who 
> hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
> While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
> reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
> And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and 
> that 
> I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new 
> one 
> arrives.
>
> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
> this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
> say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
> bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"
>
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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Jay LePree]

"My dog did decided not to go to college".  

On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:39:56 AM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote:

> I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times 
> a week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost 
> in depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week!
>
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>
>> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.
>>
>> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, fully 
>> aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
>> "both".I "return" to where I never left. 
>>
>> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?
>>
>> Nowhere.
>>
>> Now what ? 
>>
>> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
>> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
>>> discussing the price of my bicycle. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
>>>
 I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:

 "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."



 On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:

 Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
 other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
 something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
 value than the bike). 

 We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and 
 can afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family 
 who 
 hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
 While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
 reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
 And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that 
 I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new 
 one 
 arrives.

 So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
 this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
 say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
 bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"

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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Philip Barrett]

I typically find that the critics are the same people who eat out 3 times a 
week & a buy a new car every 2 years. $,3500? You know, same as you lost in 
depreciation when you drove off the dealer lot last week!

On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 5:16:25 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:

> I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.
>
> I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, fully 
> aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
> "both".I "return" to where I never left. 
>
> So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?
>
> Nowhere.
>
> Now what ? 
>
> I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
> On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
>> discussing the price of my bicycle. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
>>
>>> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
>>>
>>> "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:
>>>
>>> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
>>> other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
>>> something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
>>> value than the bike). 
>>>
>>> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and can 
>>> afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family who 
>>> hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
>>> While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
>>> reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
>>> And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that 
>>> I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new one 
>>> arrives.
>>>
>>> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
>>> this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
>>> say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
>>> bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"
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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Garth]

I'd likely shrug my shoulders and smile.

I put myself in the "other" shoes, so to speak. From that position, fully 
aware of the comedic situation I apparently now find myself playing 
"both".I "return" to where I never left. 

So where's the offense, the call for justice, equality and such ?

Nowhere.

Now what ? 

I shrug my shoulders and laugh, smile . 
On Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:22:41 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
> discussing the price of my bicycle. 
>
>
>
> On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:
>
>> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
>>
>> "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:
>>
>> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
>> other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
>> something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
>> value than the bike). 
>>
>> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and can 
>> afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family who 
>> hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
>> While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
>> reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
>> And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that 
>> I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new one 
>> arrives.
>>
>> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced 
>> this. What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you 
>> say to a well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a 
>> bike?" and "but isn't your current bike orange too?"
>>
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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Joe Bernard]

If I have to explain you better be married to me. Otherwise we're not 
discussing the price of my bicycle. 



On Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:02:16 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote:

> I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:
>
> "If I have to explain, you'd never understand."
>
>
>
> On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:
>
> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each 
> other nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her 
> something she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher 
> value than the bike). 
>
> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and can 
> afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family who 
> hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
> While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
> reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
> And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that 
> I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new one 
> arrives.
>
> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced this. 
> What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you say to a 
> well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a bike?" and 
> "but isn't your current bike orange too?"
>
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Re: [RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Matthew Williams]

I like the line I heard from my friends who built and rode motorcycles:

"If I have to explain, you'd never understand."



On Jun 27, 2021, at 8:12 PM, Kushan  wrote:

> Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each other 
> nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her something 
> she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher value than the 
> bike). 
> 
> We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and can 
> afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family who hear 
> about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. While no 
> one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the reactions on 
> the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. And these are 
> from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that I only have one 
> bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new one arrives.
> 
> So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced this. 
> What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you say to a 
> well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a bike?" and "but 
> isn't your current bike orange too?"
> 
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[RBW] Comebacks for when people think your bikes cost too much

[Kushan]

Wife and recently marked the 10th anniversary and decided to get each other 
nice presents. She is getting me an Appaloosa built and I got her something 
she really wanted in the jewelry department (of 20-30% higher value than 
the bike). 

We are both financially responsible people, don't live lavishly, and can 
afford both items. However, the reactions of the friends and family who 
hear about our gifts and their values have been somewhat puzzling for me. 
While no one has given a second thought to the price of the jewelry, the 
reactions on the bike have almost universally been that of astonishment. 
And these are from people who know me well, know I enjoy cycling, and that 
I only have one bike right now which I am planning to sell when the new one 
arrives.

So that got me thinking, I can't be the only one who has experienced this. 
What are some other similar stories? More importantly, what do you say to a 
well-meaning loved one when they ask things like "$3500 for a bike?" and 
"but isn't your current bike orange too?"

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