Originally Posted by
pseudobrit
It's like a Honda product. No one will think any less of you, but no one will really be impressed. You can't be proud of it, but you can't be ashamed of it. You can't love it, but you can't hate it. It's got no "soul", but that just means it won't ever betray you.
Seriously. Who gives a flying frak?
As long as your brakes work, your drivetrain is quiet, and your chain won't skip in mid sprint, I couldn't care any less what you've got on your bike if I'm riding with you.