Originally Posted by
cia dog
For me to spend $6,000 for a bike that I could never make it go the way Lance does is not a wise expenditure of money when a steel or even a less expensive bike that weighs the same as the Madone would be a better purchase.... I have other investments that I pour my money into and a bike is not an investment in the true sense of the word which is the use of money for future profit...and a Madone is not that.
Even if you have the cash? You realize you can't take it with you? The whole point of amassing money is so you can buy things you really value. Besides, if you ride enough, your cost per mile will be lower than most people on entry level bikes. You'll probably be a lot healthier too which is not only more fun, but can save you loads on health expenses. You don't need a hole in your life to enjoy nice stuff.