Aren't bikes a bit like coats*? You can do just fine with just a single cheap one, but if you have the money and the space it's really nice to have several for different uses... 
* or jackets, or sweaters, for those of you in warmer climates
Last edited by lph; 06-17-2013 at 01:44 AM.
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett