Originally Posted by bmike
ILTB, from where I sit, you are a grouchy hipster in your own right. Its all relative, depending on what, how you ride.
Let the "LAWannabees" be, and the "SS / Fixed hipsters" be, and the "internally geared I've bought this in Germany for pennies on the dollar and I've lived all over the world and am frugal guys" be as well.
Its all good, its all on 2 wheels. (or 3, if your triking)
I agree it's all good, and good for what is always debatable.
But the OP asked for pictures of cheap bikes for commuting that aren't likely theft bait, not pride and joys of the with-it crowd that fit neither category. After a couple of goofy replies from jokesters, the OP asked for a serious answer and I provided such an answer. Not the only answer but at least one that is applicable. Grouchy? Nope, just tired of the same ole crowd pushing the latest trendy thing as the cycling answer, no matter what question was asked.