How much does the bike really matter?

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I think she wants a new bike.

I think you're right. There's a part of me that really wants a new bike, but I also am a little intimidated. I don't want people to think, "Wow, she's on a really nice bike and still going slow??" Of course, there's also the money issue too. I just graduated from university last March and have a relatively well-paying job (for my age), but not huge amounts of money to spend without a good reason.