Sure, most people can get a great bike for ~1k€ or less than that. I am just a spoiled bike enthusiast, i have to admit. I wouldn't want to ride a bike that does not have very decent breaks and a good shifting system. Plus if you want a nice weight, you are very fast at 2k€+. But you are right. Still you can get a car for 1k€. Maybe 20+ years old, but they can still get you from a to b