The toys are a privilege but I don't think buying them outright reflects a higher level of privilege. At least not in the negative sense we sometimes use that word. If it's enabled by boatloads of cash, that's different, but I presume you're talking about prioritizing and saving up for nice things.
I guess maybe it's privilege in the same sense that only those with mechanical skills and lots of spare time get to save cash by driving a 20+ year old car?
Your comment on dumping cash has also got me thinking. I have held a wrong belief that spending on a newer bike is a better use of money than spending the same amount on an older bike. But for many reasons you've been explaining longer than just this series, that's actually false. Even if I personally like the newer style geometry.
Excited to see how the Stinky has evolved a year from now!
March 28, 2022, 8:33 p.m. - cheapondirt
The toys are a privilege but I don't think buying them outright reflects a higher level of privilege. At least not in the negative sense we sometimes use that word. If it's enabled by boatloads of cash, that's different, but I presume you're talking about prioritizing and saving up for nice things. I guess maybe it's privilege in the same sense that only those with mechanical skills and lots of spare time get to save cash by driving a 20+ year old car? Your comment on dumping cash has also got me thinking. I have held a wrong belief that spending on a newer bike is a better use of money than spending the same amount on an older bike. But for many reasons you've been explaining longer than just this series, that's actually false. Even if I personally like the newer style geometry. Excited to see how the Stinky has evolved a year from now!