Originally Posted by
gammy13
I've been wracking my brain trying to think of use cases for expensive commuter bikes ($1000+).
I live in NYC and have Cannondale Quick that I paid $750 for and that was a bit of a stretch for me. But I see these manufacturers selling $1500-$2000 bikes for commuting. To me, an ideal commuter bikes is discrete (drab colors, not flashy, etc.), capable - but without the expense of high-end/name brand components, and most of all - relatively cheap! Because there's a good chance it would get stolen.
Anyone have thoughts? Who's buying these things?
People have different needs/wants/resources/commutes/bike storage arrangements so they have different buying preferences.
I like riding the hell out of relatively inexpensive bikes and the marginal improvements you can get for spending a lot more don't seem worth it to me. I also think the reduced fear of theft allows me more flexibility in my bike use. Judging whether people who choose to spend more get their money's worth is really not my department. I can only say it doesn't interest me.
You happy with the bike you have? That's the only important question.