Hmmmm. My experience has been nothing, but respect from other cyclists when out on my ss and now fx. I'm a little older, so maybe that affords me some sort of deference. I'd been wanting a fx for a few years and the funds just recently became available for me to finish the conversion. Long past the point of being concerned w/fashion or appearance unless it applys to my living as a musician where one has to be dressed appropriately for stage work. Ride your bike, newbie as successful living is the best revenge.