Actually, I think most of you are right. I need to find something reasonable and save that money for my vasectomy (right roots4x?) because what really was a good thread, where I felt that, even though people weren't saying what I wanted to hear about bikes and my choices I got some valid and honest feedback that I appreciate.

Peter, my degree is in media, communications and PR. I don't think "ditching" a 8 year education is the solution. Growing up a bit and buying something more practical does.

Roots4x - you're absolutely right. Of course you specifically intended to be rude, but then I don't mean to call you a liar, liar. My story isn't a lie - you were just looking for another Internet bully tactic to make yourself look "on the spot."

Why am I pointing you out so much? Because you've got a lot of nerve telling me "stop having kids." What does that have to do with my decisions about buying bikes? What does that have to do with having children I already have? Nothing. You made a banal statement that either indicates that my children are worthless and shouldn't exist or you can't read and rationalize statements beyond ascii text on your iPad. My advise to you is to not begin to have children, because ultimately that's what you implied to me - a father of four.

Nothing I hate more than prefacing something rude with "I'm not trying to imply you're a fat pig, but....[alternative to saying you're a fat pig that is suppose to be #politer]. Nothing. It shows ignorance and contempt.