1. I remember when Trek 2000s came out... it was about the time of the LA Olympics - I think they were Trek's first aluminum bikes... going after the "poor man's Klein" market segment. $1200 sounds a little high though - that was the price of Italian steel with Super Record.

2. When I took my pickup in to the dealer, I rode my fixed gear commuter with 32mm tires in to work like usual, but on trails and roads I don't normally ride - hecka fun.

3. I'm not into high end photography, video, audio, cars, planes, guitars, model railroads ... it's easy to justify spending extra on bike stuff. I would like to have a boat someday though.