So, I am having a hard time not spending a lot of money on a bike. Why not spend an extra few thousand to get what I really want? After all, it is easy to spend 10 times that much more on a car that doesn't really do anything more than provide more status.

Afterall, if I have a bike I really love to ride, I am much more likely to ride it and stay healthy. Right? Gee, I might be able to work more years and pay for the extra cost of the bike many times over.

Am I right, or am I just justifying spending more than is prudent?