Originally Posted by Kindaslow

I created a thread about bike lovers versus bike snobs, and the OP was all about the humor in how things are viewed. Some folks kept it fun, some went off onto the never ending debate about cost, value, and the egos that go with those.

So, why on earth does anyone care what someone else spent on a bike? I have known bike lovers and bike snobs from both the Walmart bike crowd and the Colnago (et al) crowd. So, why do some people care what others spend on their bikes, both low cost and high cost?

Please stay away from the silly arguments that all bikes are equal, or it won't matter how much the bike costs because ________ could beat you in a race on a dumpster bike.

I have had times in life when I had little money, like the fact that my first car out of grad school cost me $40 dollars and I drove it for a year. Now, after many years and having raised the kids, I spend what I want on my bikes. However, if you have seen some of my "odd" creations, it is about being a bike lover and making it work for me.

Just wondering if some folks can stay on topic and discuss this with an intent to ponder this idea. We won't likely agree, and who cares. Just looking for some good, interesting, and hopefully FUNNY discussion.