Originally Posted by TimothyH

No, I get that.

The complete 105 groupset on my bike - cables, bottom bracket and everything - was $311.11 from England the month after Brexit was announced. The Dura Ace C24 wheels were $700 for the set on closeout. The frame was powder coated for $125. The FSA K-Wing is first gen aero, ovalized actually, and was dirt cheap. Etc.

It is all on a butted aluminum 2002 Fuji Robaix which started life with 9 speed triple and presently isn't too far off from what is being described.

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-Tim-