Wow! So many inspiring stories here on TE. You and your hubby are both heros to me. I would say that you are more than entitled to your beautiful bike. In any case, leadership which results in safer roads for all cyclists should carry much more "weight" than simply logging in the miles.

Gee, by the mileage/dollar ratio theory, I'm entitled to a new bike! My Raleigh only cost $500 and I've logged more than 1300 miles on it--and have literally ridden the wheels off of it! (I've had to have the back wheel rebuilt). I'll see if I can't appropriate that little bit of dogma and turn it to my favor