njkayaker... you are the one interpreting things in a way that they were never said or intended.

1. I never said that people should buy a $1500 bike
2. I never said that $300 fenders are 6 times better than $50 fenders
3. I never said that buying a rolex was rational (it is for those people that would like one and can afford it.)

I just think I touched a nerve or pushed your buttons.... did you make a stupid bicycle purchase, and now you are trying to justify it?

I don't really care. Buy whatever you want, wherever you want. However, if you ever want to buy a bike from me... and it says $1500, you aren't getting it for $500.