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The problem with these sorts of comparisons is mixing tiers. Here one is mixing up entry level dirt bikes with a top tier road racing bicycle.

That $14 000 S-works is essentially the bicycle equivalent for MotoGP bikes. You can't get a pro level racing MotoGP bike for 14 grand. They're a bit more expensive than that.

Economics also doesn't work by adding in the prices of unprocessed raw materials and claiming that should be the value of a product. There's usually some manufacturing and design involved as well. Also calling CF "plastic" or tires "rubber" is such a gross oversimplification. And also incredibly inaccurate and false as well.

As to whether any regular old consumer actually needs a top tier road racing bicycle, MotoGP bike or a formula one car? Well if you can afford it and want it...
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