This is ridiculous man. Don't be scared of ridicule from people. The langster is a great bike (I think its a little pricey now). While some people might think its overboard to spend the extra money on a gaudy paint job as opposed to the base model, if that's what you're into then go for it. I happen to like the seattle color a lot myself. You'll probably catch some flack from people, but don't worry about it. Find a bike you like to ride, and ride it.