Skubarra Posted October 24, 2012 Share This is an interesting point.If a "slow" (normally older) rider has the bucks to ride a 100k bike, and a "fast" (normally younger) rider can only afford a 10k bike, does this mean we must automatically look at the older/slower guy as if he doesn't deserve the bike?Older guys have the money, bike shops have the expensive bikes. Put the two together and you have a win : win situation imo.I'm an older rider, and I've reached a stage in my life where I buy whatever I want, irrespective of the price. If the racing snake laatie next to me doesn't like it, he can exchange his saddle for a pineapple as far as I am concerned.That's my take on it. Hard to argue against this... If the money is burning your pocket I guess why not.. However I still think if a middle/back of the bunch rider has the need to splash this kind of money on a mtb he really is missing the point. You really do not need a R100k bike to have an amazing time on the trails and if its about showing off... nobody is impressed when your R100k spez limps over the finish line in the bottom half of the field, in fact quite the contrary Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionS Posted October 24, 2012 Share +1 In my experience there are three things that can scratch the dreaded bike upgrade itch: - Proper bike maintenance(I do mine myself). A smooth running bike won't give you reason for upgrade - Hard training - The better my condition the less I worry about how technologically advanced my bike is. When you are not training you have lots of time to think about possible upgrades also. - Saving properly and buying a good bike from the start instead of buying an average bike as soon as you can afford a new one. Having said that, I have no problem with people dropping cash on an expensive bike. It is their money they have worked for, and no one has the right to judge them for doing that. Erm you forgot to add that Chain Reactions website should be avoided Brian Fantana 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted October 24, 2012 Share Not just the upfront cost of the bike, but the ongoing , regular and expected maintanance. We ride these MTBs in conditions and places that are going to hurt the bike's bits. That's part the of deal with our sport, but find myself spending more on bike than car servicing sometimes. Things like 600 ZARS for a tyre is bizarre. With 6 bikes in the family it gets silly. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twombles Posted October 24, 2012 Share If there were no expensive bikes what would we drool over, or post on threads ? So true... I would never be able to afford the Bianchi Oltre.. But it still gives me a party in my pants every time I see one in the shops... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwynn Posted October 24, 2012 Share Hie, hie, if you cycle you've lost touch with reality!!The internal combustion engine has been designed mate!! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted October 24, 2012 Share Bought a R3500 Fuji Feather a while ago...most fun bike I have ridden in a while and I have a couple of other high spec bikes. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty250 Posted October 24, 2012 Share It's crazy the price of bikes......... Best is to see the newbie's on these 50k bikes battling along. Never mind the bikes, cycling kit, shoes for example over 3k.... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 24, 2012 Share Bought a R3500 Fuji Feather a while ago...most fun bike I have ridden in a while and I have a couple of other high spec bikes. Cant agree more. Best R3500 Ive ever spent. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted October 24, 2012 Share What makes me feel ill is when you see school age laaitjies riding these expensive bikes. Guess some of them are sponsored though. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted October 24, 2012 Share What makes me feel ill is when you see school age laaitjies riding these expensive bikes. Guess some of them are sponsored though. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer4Recovery Posted October 24, 2012 Share 80% of people on MTB should have stuck to the road Greg29 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted October 24, 2012 Share Please will the guru's put the bike contribution to my race result in perspective: For 94.7 the last two years I have done 2:59:07 and 2:59:14. Nice and consistent. That is as fast I could go. Gave everything I had. Done on my R3000 9.5kg Raleigh, mid range helmet and Olympic shoes. Now if I did go and purchase a nice 7kg carbon bike with SRAM Red at say R35 000 what would be the effect on :1. My time2. My experience of the ride What other items should I purchase to improve 1 or 2. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted October 24, 2012 Share Now you know why everyone says that the importers are the problem. But get used to this as they will hide behind Rand/$ exchange rates again. Bikes globally have got stupidly expensive. At a time R35k was the maximum, then R50k, then R 70k. There are road bikes at up to R113k. Its not only SA though. Top of the line bikes in the USA are now $8 - $9k, whereas they were previously $3-$5k. Those carbon rims, taht new 650b etc. Someboday has to pay for the R&D. Remember how expensive the first dual suspension 29ers were.? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1826987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted October 24, 2012 Share It comes back to the old story - If I told you the price of a car is R 1 million, you probably would look at me skew. If I told you the car I was selling was a Ferrari 599 GTO you would see it as a bargain. So price is relative to percieved value. And given the chance 99% of the people on this list would take that Scott if given it at a price that was higher than they could afford cause you think that a 650 arbon bike is great. Otherwise you wouldnt be poting about it. Its got nothing to do with your riding abilities. And that changes Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1827036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hare Posted October 24, 2012 Share as that oke of Stellies mentioned... it all depends were you live. (Stellies -guy, am I right?)Here on the west coast people are still measured by who you are and not by what you own.Every weekend I see these single riders with their super expensive bikes fitted with all the bells and whistles.My best friend is my cycling app. type of guys. Normally I will stop and invite them to our outings. And normally they will ask what I ride... and I can see the lights dimming when I mention I ride a 10 year old road bike. Sorry for them, but they miss out on a lot of camaraderie. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1827070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borborygmi Posted October 24, 2012 Share I like The V's opinions. Bought mine cash (Falco) for 20k. But had to discuss it with my wife first. She agreed but I had to agree to buying her new lounge furniture next year for the same amount... Fair enough for me. I think it also depends on what is important for you. I dont mind not having a flatscreen tv and dstv and would rather spend that money on cycling gadgets monthly or save for an upgrade. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/122372-the-cost-of-bikes-have-we-lost-touch-with-reality/page/8/#findComment-1827133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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