The problem with this discussion is that it is about the price of an item, in this instance a high-end bicycle. It's not about the price. It isn't entirely about the value of the item either. It's about an individual's comfort level of spending on what some consider "frivolous" items.
It's entirely perception. One person assigns a high value to something another person views as a waste of money. Adding to the complexity is the wavering yardstick of righteous indignation based on a given personal financial position. "I can afford to spend $300 on a bike, anymore than that is excessive and spending $2000 means you are insane!" Insert various numbers and you cover the gamut. The numbers used aren't important, it's the inability to see beyond your own self limits.
It's simpler to not worry how others spend money you don't have and don't expect others to not like what you don't like. I don't have a $15,000 bike and never will. I don't worry about that and don't resent the guy that does.
Last edited by desmodue; 04-04-18 at 08:59 AM.