But I have a bike that I'm happy with. That was the point of this thread. If you don't wanna ride a department store bike, your business.
I wear $20 shoes, thrift store clothes, don't own a tv, shoot (freaking awesome!) photos with a kodak, and drive a 12 year old Kia Rio. And I'm not poor. And I'm happy. I think my priorities are just fine.
Have a nice day!