Originally Posted by
slipknot0129
My family always says why did I spend $1000 on a bike. I got a cannondale touring bike. I told them its because of my weight of 268,I wanted something that wouldnt break under my weight. What reasons is a touring bike expensive? What do you justify buying a expensive bike compared to a walmart bike? My brother said I should have gotton a walmart bike. Then if one breaks down,I could buy another one. I said,"so its better to have the bike break under me then risk a injury?"
Higher quality products will hold up better and last longer. If you ride that bike on a regular basis, you'll still have it 10 years from now. How many cheaper bikes would you have gone through in the same amount of time?
I do the same thing with work clothes. I spend more for quality stuff, but then I'm still wearing it 10-12 years later.