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@StandardPractice
You lot are getting hung up on technicalities.
The bicycle's identity is that of a humble machine.
It is also an extremely noble thing: perfect technology.
OBVIOUSLY you can spend as much as you like on 'em, but that's not the point.
It's not helpful to compare them to cars in terms of price as cars have a lot more going on. They have engines and stereos and climate management (some) and cup holders and cargo space and room for at least three friends. They're completely different. The bike is the bare minimum required to do it's job, no bullshit.
Anyone can afford a bike and keeping them running is easy. You don't have to tax, insure or MOT them. What's more, within reason, they are simple enough that you can pretty much choose whichever part you want and never blow the bank. Especially with them fixies :)