johnnyace 

My choice didn't really have anything to do with keeping the economy going, it had to do with getting a bike I really wanted, built for me. Having recently turned 55, and riding bikes since I was 5, it is worth it to me to get something that will last me until the end of my riding days. Unlike the many used vintage bikes I have owned over the years, I won't have to fix it or replace anything before I can ride it.