Two thoughts come to mind. First, glad you're enjoying your Madone. And, I've never found a need to justify spending money on a quality bike... I mean you have to have at least one vice in life; right?
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A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831