Originally Posted by fender1
Also there is no "envy " involved in riding a utilitarian bike. People routinely brag about thier new cars. It is tough to make someone else feel inadequate/demonstrate your success when you roll up on a used bike vs. arriving in $120k mercedes.
This is why we need more Project One bikes being used for commuting.
Bob: Hey Jim, what's that you just rode up to work on?
Jim: 14 lbs of custom painted carbon fiber
Bob: you must be tired, all that sweat!
Jim: maybe, but I rode something that cost more than your Kia!
Bob:
