So I’m bored and this question popped into my head. I’d love to hear what are others unpopular cycling opinions are. These shouldn’t be hot takes; they should be resoundingly not popular in cycling at the moment but they are opinions you have. I’ll start. Carbon bikes are only widely used becaus…

[image] FergusYL: Indoor biking can be a totally enjoyable experience on its own, I agree! Haven’t rode outside since October. Though next week is in the 60s so I took the week off of work to break in the new bike. Spring fever is real! [image]

I would be interested to see what the indoor training stats are. I just about manage to get my low volume (3.5) hours in per week. How many TrainerRoad users are on a plan?

[image] Deleteme: Unpopular idea right there: I’ve never been able to ride without a sleeveless top on, but I knew someone who rode their trainer with gloves on, so at least I’m not that bad… :person_shrugging: I tried riding with a jersey, and that’s too much, but know a few who do that as well…

Fast bikes are bad for your fitness.

1% of what? TR active subscriptions? People who own a trainer? People who own a bike? People on the planet? I don’t exactly understand the point here.

[image] spinnnout: Fast bikes are bad for your fitness. Maybe , maybe not…

On that note… I have always wondered why people go with aero clothing for training. It’s just practice! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: [image]

[image] spinnnout: Fast bikes are bad for your fitness There are no fast bikes, just fast riders

[image] Jolyzara: I have always wondered why people go with aero clothing for training. Back when I was doing tri’s, I used to train on 32h alloy wheels with Gatorskin tires and whatever kit I had laying around. I trained to power / time, so I didn’t care how far or fast I went. Then when I…

What are your unpopular cycling opinions?

Deleteme March 12, 2025, 4:44pm 2808

Maybe, maybe not…

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What are your unpopular cycling opinions?

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