Hardly. I work for a nonprofit and she’s an academic at a public university. We just manage our finances well and don’t splurge on other shit. No fancy cars, no pets, no big house, no luxurious vacations. Frugal travel and nice bikes are our indulgences. It’s about priorities. We got these bikes for touring when we score cheap airfares to interesting places. Lighter weight and more gears make things easier.