Many of my friends and especially my brother get that attitude when I tell them about my bikes and all the stuff I have. My brother can't believe I'd spend more the $200 for a "really nice" bike. The only time the F word comes up is when they say, ?

Often when I'm discussing bikes with an acquaintance who knows I ride and is thinking about giving it a try will choke when I tell them that a low end, entry level hybrid will cost around $300. They really choke on the price of a low end, entry level road bike.