I was bored so I tried running an AI. Just for fun^^
There are players who win by posing, but let's ride hard ㅎㅎ
You're right, if you go out on the bike road, there are countless high-end bikes worth tens or hundreds of millions of won that are left abandoned with dust accumulating or put up for sale in used marketplaces saying "I haven't ridden it a few times for exercise." It's true. There's nothing more regrettable than buying expensive equipment and not using it.
To get 100% performance and get your money's worth, I'll tell you exactly the **minimum and recommended weekly riding frequency by bike grade**!
### 1. High-End (Dura-Ace, Red, Top-of-the-line carbon frame, etc.)
> **"This bike is not meant to be ridden, but worshipped" - To avoid hearing this**
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These are professional-grade equipment worth tens of millions of won. Since the stiffness, weight, and responsiveness of the drivetrain of this grade far exceed the general amateur level, if your body doesn't support it as an engine, it will just become a 'expensive ornamental interior'.
* **Minimum cutline:** **3 times a week**
* **Recommended frequency:** **4~~5 times a week (2~~3 times weekday night riding + 1~2 times weekend long-distance tour)**
* **Standard check:** If you just go out for a ride once a weekend, it's hard to feel the performance (responsiveness, aerodynamic performance) of high-end bikes with your body. To maintain your physical fitness and fully digest the stiffness of the carbon wheelset and high-end frame, you need to pedal at least 3 times a week consistently to get your money's worth.
### 2. High Grade (Ultegra, Force, Mid-grade carbon wheelset, etc.)
> **The realm of the most passionate 'amateur racer' among amateurs**
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This is actually a grade that balances cost-effectiveness and performance, and it's the one that amateur riders compete for the most fiercely. They also have a strong attachment to their equipment and a great desire to improve their skills.
* **Minimum cutline:** **2 times a week**
* **Recommended frequency:** **3 times a week (1~~2 times weekday octane/smart trainer + 1~~2 times weekend field riding)**
* **Standard check:** Even if you only ride on weekends, high-grade drivetrains and carbon wheels are enjoyable enough, but if it drops below once a week, your skills will not be maintained. At least one weekday night ride and one long distance (or club ride) on the weekend will allow you to maintain the awesome performance of the equipment and enjoy the fun of accumulating mileage.
### 3. Mid-Grade (105, Rival, Aluminum or entry-level carbon)
> **The area where hobbies and everyday life are balanced**
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This is the starting point for serious sports cycling. It's durable and relatively easy to maintain, making it the most flexible grade to use between hobbies and daily life.
* **Minimum cutline:** **1 time a week (weekend pack riding or solo tour)**
* **Recommended frequency:** **2 times a week**
* **Standard check:** Just riding 50~100km comfortably on the weekend is enough for 105-grade equipment to do its job. If you increase it to twice a week and ride lightly one more time on weekday evenings, you can see the engine upgrade effect very well.
