Fair gripes, although bikes have "dealerships" too that will typically help you select and maintain your steed.
The problem with lighted turn signals is that motorists don't expect them, and don't look for them. Pointing with your hand and head are just more safe and effective.
> how the bike should be totally custom
Ignore them. It should be what suits you, what makes you feel comfortable and safe when you ride.
> Why don't more people bike?
There's also not a lot of infrastructure outside of major cities (in the US). Unsafe for cyclists, annoying (at best) for motorists.
> the entire biking community, culture
Let's not paint too broadly, there are plenty of elitists, but big parts of the cycling community are inclusive; community rides, community maintenance co-ops, things like that.
The problem with lighted turn signals is that motorists don't expect them, and don't look for them. Pointing with your hand and head are just more safe and effective.
> how the bike should be totally custom
Ignore them. It should be what suits you, what makes you feel comfortable and safe when you ride.
> Why don't more people bike?
There's also not a lot of infrastructure outside of major cities (in the US). Unsafe for cyclists, annoying (at best) for motorists.
> the entire biking community, culture
Let's not paint too broadly, there are plenty of elitists, but big parts of the cycling community are inclusive; community rides, community maintenance co-ops, things like that.