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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-22, 10:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,709
Posted By AcesHigh007

Hi All, Thanks for the great responses and...

Hi All, Thanks for the great responses and thoughts. I'll probably sell it but still have a few weeks to decide. We'll see. Thanks again!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,709
Posted By AcesHigh007

I was taking some time to consider the deal and...

I was taking some time to consider the deal and the salesman thought he needed to sweeten the pot!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,709
Posted By AcesHigh007

Your opinion on Ceramicspeed OSP

I've a new road build with SRAM Red and have received a free NIB Ceramicspeed OSP. I wouldn't have paid for the OSP, but took it since it was offered free. My question is, would you use the OSP or...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

So it would seem.

So it would seem.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

The Caledona has a wheel upgrade. The Aspero does...

The Caledona has a wheel upgrade. The Aspero does not.

Next.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

Yes, and here is what happened. They said...

Yes, and here is what happened.

They said NO. Not only that, but I inquired if the Aspero saddle clamp would accommodate larger carbon rails. The salesman checked and said he would have to order a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

Thank you for your thoughtful question. At...

Thank you for your thoughtful question.

At most, whatever the difference is in street price between the Shimano GRX Di2 group and GRX group, plus any expense required to build it (which shouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

Say you go into Whole Foods to buy six apples....

Say you go into Whole Foods to buy six apples. There are two options to choose from; A single apple for $1, or a package of six for $25. There is no difference in the quality of apples between the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

Thank you for the thoughtful response (hard to...

Thank you for the thoughtful response (hard to get around here). I totally agree with you.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

i.e. The pricing of bikes is out of whack.

i.e. The pricing of bikes is out of whack.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By AcesHigh007

Cervelo Aspero Pricing

The Aspero GRX RX810 Disc is $4500.
The Aspero GRX Di2 Disc is $6000.
The only difference between the two models is Di2.
Why is there a $1500 increase for GRX Di2 OVER GRX?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By AcesHigh007

This thread should be locked. I've learned enough...

This thread should be locked. I've learned enough about what to expect from this forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By AcesHigh007

The statement is absolutely correct. You are...

The statement is absolutely correct. You are obligated to support your claim.

People who tout their useless PhD's are usually democrats.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By AcesHigh007

I'm afraid it's time for Economics 201 to begin. ...

I'm afraid it's time for Economics 201 to begin.

Ever heard of the concept of Price Elasticity / Elastic and Inelastic goods? Elastic goods are those things that the general population NEEDS....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-20, 12:10 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By AcesHigh007

But I thought everyone was broke and needed...

But I thought everyone was broke and needed government subsidies to pay the rent and buy bread? Meanwhile $7-$15k carbon road bikes are flying off the shelves so quickly that manufacturers can charge...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By AcesHigh007

Ultegra Di2 groupset can be purchased for less...

Ultegra Di2 groupset can be purchased for less than $2k. Ultegra groupset can be purchased around $1k. Why is Cervelo charging $1500 more for Ultegra Di2? We can probably agree Cervelo isn't paying...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By AcesHigh007

I'll make this simple since the question is...

I'll make this simple since the question is multi-faceted and I don't feel like explaining everything.

Cervelo Caledenia 5 Ultegra - $5000
Cervelo Caledenia 5 Ultegra Di2 - $6500

The only...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-20, 01:31 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,660
Posted By AcesHigh007

Where we are in 2020 and the cost of road bikes

I purchased a Cervelo S3 in 2014 and had a very pleasant experience. The retail price was $4k, I received a good discount and I felt good about my purchase. Now I am looking for something between...
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