If you think your bike looks good, it does. If you like the way your bike rides, it’s an awesome bike. You don’t need to spend a million dollars to have a great bike, but if you do spend a million dollars and know what you want you’ll probably also have a great bike. Yes, you can tour on your bike – whatever it is. Yes, you can race on your bike – whatever it is. Yes, you can commute on your bike – whatever it is.

Surly: Some answers to just about any bike forum post I’ve ever read

I get jealous of fast bikes & bright jerseys. This post reminded me that all is good if I’m having fun.

Source: surlybikes.com