There's a blogger called “Bike Snob” who has been ridiculing cyclist gullibility and fleeting trends for over ten years. One manufacturer of wooden bicycles decided to just up and send him one, and… well I'll just quote him:

> Before getting the bike: Intrigued by the novelty factor and an excuse to make gratuitous wood puns

> Shortly after receiving the bike: Impressed by the exquisite craftsmanship but also kind of embarrassed by it at the same time

> Shortly after riding the bike for the first time: Wow, it feels great, but what's that creaking? I bet it's broken

> Once I'd solved the creaking by tightening the bottom bracket: I really like riding this bike

> Today: All bikes should be made of wood, metal and crabon is for vulgarians

His whole shtick is being a bit jokey, but anyway he's been writing about this thing for a year now and basically loves it.

I'd also like to point out that people buy bicycles for factors other than speed. Most people, I would wager.