Some people like to crap on the Pista because it's so "common". Well it may be common, but ti's still a real nice bike for the money. I especially like the baby**** green one. Don't give it a second thought. You love your bike who cares what anyone else thinks. Anyone who;s concerned enough with what YOU ride to talk **** to a stranger is probably more concerned with image than riding anyway. Let 'em ride around thinking they are cooler than you if it makes em feel better about themselves. If they were really that confident they wouldn't need to tear someone else down to feel good about themselves.