Amen to that too. Lyrca cycling garb is an excellent example - do you really need to put your kit on (or cycling shorts on) to go for a leisurely 5 mile ride to the grocery store, or anywhere else? No, it's all marketing BS.
I totally agree with that statement. I own 6 bikes and NO Lycra. Shorts and a T-shirt do just fine for me.
I prefer steel to aluminum or carbon. Steel fails gradually, the others catastrophically. I like the look and feel of a vintage high end ride. I have one Cannondale with brifters and 105-it shifts beautifully and is about as exciting as a Camry. My vintage rides require very little maintenance and will probably be good another 30 years in the future. I probably won't, though!