Originally Posted by
chipcom
uh...no. Just because a bike cost or is worth 2k doesn't mean that the mutts who would steal them realize that...unless your bike has a lot of obvious bling.
as for your OP:
1. water/iced tea/lemonade/etc are cheap and easy to make
2. you don't need special clothes to ride a bike
3. you don't need $50ea tires to have them last 2-5k miles
So basically if cycling is expensive, it's because you made the choice to make it so...not that there is anything wrong with that.
Aw come on! Do you actually think people steal bikes indescriminately? Cheap bikes are fair game if they`re not locked up - but expensive bikes and expensive cars attract thieves like a magnet - locked or not!
The last part of your post is bang on! What I spend is my choice and if its at times a little outrageous - itls probably a good indication that I`m having a good time. Life should be fun!