Originally Posted by
krusty
Not an apt comparison. Some people buy a Ferrari just to be seen in one, true. However, everyone in the world knows how much he must have spent on it, and what a Ferrari is. I would venture to say that even among bicycle enthusiasts, few know Vanilla bikes, or what they cost, and among the general public? - most wouldn't even notice one.
In life, dear boy, most have something to prove. Buying a Vanilla, Ferrari, or a 50,000 square foot house are all along the same lines. Generally some sort of complex is involved. That's all I'm saying.
I personally don't care for Vanilla. They are nice looking bikes. Thats all I know about them.