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08-10-20, 05:10 PM

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Mulberry20

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Originally Posted by satrain18

$3,600 for just the framset is not a bargin, considering that a carbon fiber road bike with Shimano ultegra di2 electronic shifting AND disc brakes can be had for under $3,000. https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-r872-disc/

Yeah and the frame is garbage.

Here is a $3500 frame do you honesty think it compares. Custom made, translucent paint over chrome and 16lbs.

https://officinabattaglin.com/products/custom-steel-bikes/power-plus-evo/

There is a place for less expensive bikes but don’t compare them to the best custom bikes.

Last edited by Mulberry20; 08-10-20 at 05:13 PM.

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