One other factor that I think is important in this discussion is learning to ride in a way that is easier on your bike. I rode a fully rigid bike for a long time and learned to be very light on the bike. It did 2 things. First it saved energy from taking the impacts. Second it saved wheels and tires. If I plowed through things I would get a flat or bend a rim, so I quickly learned to not do that.
I see way too many friends go through components (and shoes) really fast because they ride heavy. My bike stays in tune much longer and that ends up being cheaper in the long run.
Nov. 30, 2021, 7:43 a.m. - Allen Lloyd
One other factor that I think is important in this discussion is learning to ride in a way that is easier on your bike. I rode a fully rigid bike for a long time and learned to be very light on the bike. It did 2 things. First it saved energy from taking the impacts. Second it saved wheels and tires. If I plowed through things I would get a flat or bend a rim, so I quickly learned to not do that. I see way too many friends go through components (and shoes) really fast because they ride heavy. My bike stays in tune much longer and that ends up being cheaper in the long run.