[dd74]

Addendum - when I ride, I often see bikes that should cost over $2K. But when I drive, I often see Mercedes Benz cars that cost over $50K. I've seen and heard that in many countries, Mercedes Benz cars are taxis, and bicycles are a means of transportation. Hell, doesn't Holland have the honor system when it comes to bicycles - they're basically free for anyone to use?

It's the elitist thing here: high price road bikes and Mercedes Benzs, while elsewhere they seem to be the rule rather than exception. Maybe that's what has me confused about these guys having...well...intellect.