It’s ok to want people to have the best bike they can. That doesn’t mean you look down on them if they don’t. When I was in the bike shop I didn’t care what someone rode in, I just wanted it to be working right.

My first “grownup” bike was a late 70s 10 speed from Sears. I think it was named after a golfer. It was my Dad’s. I started riding it after I saw Greg Lemond and the Tour for the first time. The stamped metal stem ripped right in two. After a time I got an entry to mid level Bianchi on ultra-clearance that I still have, but I don’t have it with me... I’m riding a $100 late 80s Schwinn. It’s a good commuter. It’s a practical bike and pedals easily.

You can ride anything and enjoy it. People like different things. It’s ok to recognize that, and still want better for people. That doesn’t make you a snob, it just means you know about bicycles.