Originally Posted by absntr
4) The "coolness" or "hotttness" factor. Yep, come on - it's a sexy frame/bike. It has appeal and people dig 'em. They have cachet.
In my mind "hipness" is different that what you posted above.
C'mon, an aluminum cannondale R5000 with full 20 speed durace is "cool" and "hot", but I wouldn't necessarily call it "hip".