Poser.
Who wears Orbea shorts and then rides a Specialized?
Is 50 to old to try out for the Olympics? Do they have an old fart division?

I think it's the Specailized that has made Gurp a better rider and enabled him to catch up to us. If he was on a "regular" bike I don't think he'd keep up.
There's no doubt that riding a Specialized is the best choice. But, actually, I think it's all the testosterone and EPO I've been taking since I started riding with you guys. Tastes yummy on waffles.