Yea, I too just don't find bikesnob anything but... genuinely snobby and disdainful, and there's enough of that in the world. This is an example of not bothering to ascertain whether his thinking is valid - just pointing the spotlight. Who cares about the humans involved or the truth? I'm *very* glad the guy is thick-skinned.

I have considered that if/when I replace my car, I may not have to be as careful about the ol' gas mileage (tho' that was 'way back when petrol was $3. somthing), because I'd only use it for special events, so I might just get me a big ol' conversion van. So far, though, renting has been the way to go, because I can suit the vehicle to the trip.