HAVE YOU GUYS NOT REALIZED YOU'RE TRYING TO ARGUE WITH A HIPSTER? ITS POINTLESS.

We try to recommend better quality bikes because we are trying to keep you from being laughed at among people who actually care about bikes instead of hype.

(and dont try and say you're not a hipster, because that makes you a double hipster)

EDIT: okay, maybe this was a bit harsh
but srsly, riding a bike isnt about looking cool. if you're genuinely interested in carrying on with this hobby long term, I think you should think hard on the quality vs coolness debate here.

EDIT2: okay, my bad, didnt realize this was such an old thread.