Originally Posted by 55/Rad
I say hunt the world for the best deals on used stuff, build it yourself and let everyone think you spent $3K when all you really spent was $800.
Then you won't feel bad riding it.
Absolutely! This is my M.O.
For years I strove to upgrade and get "better" bikes. Colnagos, Pinarellos, Custom built - got some, tried some. All the while I had a series of Cannondales. One day it occurred to me - "hey, I like the way these Cannondales feel". I can afford any bike I want - but I ride a flat black Cannondale. They aren't sexy but its what I like and I don't care what anyone else thinks. I don't care if others ride $8000 bikes or $700bikes. Its what they want and what makes them happy that is important. As long as I love my ride, that's all that matters.
Now, Riding in a Discovery Jersey... just kidding!