Originally Posted by
DrPete
You probably could've worded your response in such a way as to not come across as showing off. The "you can spend less, but if you want to be decked out like me..." thing seems a bit conceited.
You can buy a decent Cannondale and all PI clothes and save thousands over your setup, and be just as avid a cyclist.
+1000. But that wouldn't spur what most BF'ers love to do - brag about how much they spend on their gear. You could tell the OP felt good saying a nice big number like $4,500. The guy's not rude for asking how much to buy a new bike... get over it.