Originally Posted by
Zaskar
Why not?
The $1,300 tires on my truck are depreciating. My $220 Nikes are depreciating. My $250 dinner out with my family was gone in 90 min. Sometimes we spend money on things that just give us enjoyment.
Not to get into some rant, but your body is one of the biggest depreciating assets yet we keep going. Houses are even depreciating assets, it's just the land that appreciates. IMO if something brings you joy and makes you a better person whether emotional or psychically then $8K if you can truly afford it is 100% fine. Now, people have different definitions of "afford", but IMO afford means you can either replace or repair it without going broke or touching your savings. Yes Americans live beyond there means so I am not here to promote $8K bikes but a modern $8K bike IMO is awesome but is what a Force eTap or Ultegra Di2 bike?