That is the unvarnished truth. I try to counter the pull by DIY as much as I can and making my own accessories as I'm able. I currently have home-brew fenders, phone mount, commuting frame bag, brake light and riding a Nashbar frame with a jumble of parts. Even so it creeps up on you, extra lights, wheels, spokes, bags, it's impossible to maintain discipline for long.

My commute this morning was perfect btw, almost tranquil with the only disruption a charge by a chipmunk. It was a lazy feint, he was never in any real danger.