I ride with a guy who typically rides a $500 mountain bike on group rides in the city.
About a week ago he told me that he wanted something faster to ride with a couple
of guys that he rides with on the weekend. This week he went out and purchased
a Trek roadbike for $3600. Was I surprised ??? Its apparently what he went into
the bike shop and decided that he wanted. What the heck, if you want it and can
afford it, go for it. It doesn't make much sense to sit on the cash and deny yourself
something that you really want.