Originally Posted by
beng1
That is poorly worded. But it is always easy for me to say why I take any action because I take them for practical, logical reasons that are an extension of the phenomenon of life itself, not for reasons which do not exist outside the ego.
I don't. I make purchases without needing to justify them with an improved performance metric, or other practical justification. Aesthetics matter to me, and are an important part of my cycling experience. I enjoy looking at hot bikes in the same way I enjoy looking at hot sports cars. They excite me. A bike that is enjoyable to look at is a bike that I want to go ride. I have no issue with replacing a perfectly good seat and grips/tape with the same ones in a different color, just because I think it looks better on my bike. I have no problem with people who feel the need for a practical justification, but sometimes other people have their own reasons.