Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,160
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I think about all the people who have unusual body proportions who can't afford custom bikes. They don't need custom bikes. They get by just fine.
Therefore, you only need one if you can afford it.