Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Despite what giantcfr1 thinks, some bike commuters are quite proud of the plain jane bikes they use for commuting. Some maybe even feel extra proud because they appreciate value and don't let their cycling choices/decisions be guided by the conventional cycling trendy wisdom of the efficiency über alles"experts".
I'm proud of my bikes. Extra proud of them all. I spend $$ on this part of my life. I like the way they look, and sometimes my decisions are based on how I aesthetically react to varying philosophies of riding meshing with the what / where / and how of the actual "stuff" that I look at, handle, touch, and repair. I have a carbon-steel roadie machine, a touring rig with fenders, bags, lights, a mountain bike, an old Bridgestone under re-build, and my new 925. I love em all. Equal Opportunity Cyclist would work as a good definition.
If I ever see a cool 3 speed somewhere, I might add that to my stable. If I were the kind of guy who wanders garage and tag sales, I'd probably have more bikes... but alas, I can't stand sorting through other people's junk.
Bicycles Uber Alles, is something I agree with.
Efficiency Uber Alles is a scary proposition, in cycling, politics, sex, and life in general.
Effectiveness, that is a life long goal.