Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
It's simulaneously horrifying and nice. We are all probably at least a little snobby about bikes in general, but hey - at least people can get bikes to ride for cheap, even if they aren't particularly high quality.
Eureka, I think you've got it
Actually, I think you hit on something there. The average shlub isn't worried about the drivetrain, etc. They're worried about having a bike. I see a heck of a lot more Magna's and Huffy's than I do Trek's and Specialized.