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I have this issue too.
I love cyclng, there's something very fullfilling about getting out on your bike regardless of the weather and arriving somewhere back home hot, tired and aching.
However, the issue is we all on here throw money at parts we really really dont need. - Carbon parts, trispokes etc etc.
And I have nothing to say against anyone as it's everyones individual choice what they use their money on.
My worry is always whether I'm wasting my money to make my bike simply look good. And the truth is yes I am. Part of it is obviously in an effort to improve the riding of the bike but the majority is not.
However I do feel that this is one of the few things I do splash money on (tattoos too and sort of camera stuff). I'm not into fancy clothes or shoes, and I don't go out to drink and party so I feel it sort of balances out.
But overall yeah it is a bit materialistic.