Originally Posted by
Ekdog
Quite a few people ask me about my Brompton because there aren't many of them around here and folks are intrigued by the way it folds up. I don't mind telling them, and they're always shocked by the price.
At this point I like to "push my agenda" (
), i.e., bring up how much I save by not having a car, how it keeps me fit, how it's beneficial for the environment, how it helps the local economy, and so on.
Good points in defending the cost of a bike. To add to the discussion, emphasizing the benefits to the listener, one could add, as suggested by
buzzman, riding a bike frees up space on the road, and a parking space for motorists.