Question: if you guys owned any of those expensive bikes, would you actually ride them?

I've noticed with my new toy (Buenos Aires) that I'm afraid to sweat on it -- might damage the finish; it rained last night -- I was going to ride this morning but I might get the bottom bracket dirty; etc.

Its like owning a bottle of some rare and exquisite 18th Century wine. I mean, cool, but would you ever really want to drink it?