I don't think comfort is a "snob" issue at all. Note photo taken on last Sunday's (Oct. 20th) local ride.
Note 50+ guys in cycling shorts and lycra jerseys. I'm on the left in OCRR club kit (then Mike, the SAG driver not dressed for cycling - driving his Mini instead). In the middle (sort of) is Victor (
Biker395 to you) who maybe is kind of a snob in his World Champion replica jersey (w/Cervelo advert even though he was riding his Schwinn), and Vertical Bob, far right.
All 50+ and no snobbery! Note: Taken at the maintenence shed on Glendora Mountain Road by Ken Mathis, for any SoCal locals.
Rick / OCRR