Originally Posted by
mrodgers
Understanding photography is a breeze compared to bikes, at least with equipment since there is only really 4 main manufacturers to worry about and very specific model levels with even the most basic model of the 4 main manufacturers being outstanding quality (unlike my Wallyworld bike with its Shimano derailleurs, same manufacturer of the good stuff but garbage.)
Do not tell the people of The Cult of Leica their cameras are not different, unless you want to be preached to for awhile. I am sure cycling has its equals to the Leica aficianados in the world. You do not sound like one of these people. So, go for the best you can get with the money you can scrape together. Then start saving again, because you might want to upgrade your bike.