I'm the opposite. If neighbor-boy rolls up on a $4000 litespeed, I go get the 25 dolla Moto and smoke him on the hills. He's all show and no go. We both like cycling, but his brain tells him more money will make him faster.

$25 = paid @ Garage Sale. Value a'la Ebay for the components would be higher, but it's what you paid, not what it's worth.