My son is a good example. (don't quote me on that, for any more than this context)....

He considers the idea of a "grail bike" to be materialistic, but balanced by the fact it's not in a landfill.
He thinks people who buy high-tech carbon bikes are stupid unless they are using it as a tool in their job.
He considers C&V to be well-built and pragmatic bikes that do pretty much what new bikes can do, without wasting the planet, money, time, or energy.
He thinks fixed gear is good because it uses less parts, is easy, simple, and pragmatic.
He think the appreciation for the craftsmanship is fine, but as an art object, he finds a bike absurd.

His idea of a good bike is one that gets you where you need to go, safely, and without cost.
His present ride is a fat-tire single-speed so he can ride it year round and his dog can keep up.
He sees dumpsters as dangers to the earth, is OK with steel bikes if they can be recycled.
He wouldn't be caught dead in bike kit. In an urban setting, he prefers a skateboard.

I used to think he was one of those odd tree-hugging kids. Turns out there are millions. Good for them.