Slowbee Posted February 26, 2018 Share Perfect marketing foil. Charge R200k odd for a bike so its makes the rest of the R100k bikes look cheap. That new Spez in the review section looks reasonable at R100k odd. Vetplant, Dirkitech, Underachiever and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted February 26, 2018 Share I fully understand why some things are expensive as there are special materials, technology , RnD etc in high end products. Sometimes the price tag of a R100k cartier vs a 10K casio for something that does the same thing is crazy but i get that the one item is special, has exotic materials etc. vs just being functional/ But this bicycle thing has me stumped. Take this bike for R259k and compare it to a top of the line Ducati Superbike also from Italy . Both have high end parts both have RnD both are cutting edge. But the one has a motor and capability of reaching R330kmh and accelarating at the speed of sound whilst the other you have to pedal. How do they justify the same price tag!!!! Duane_Bosch, dev null, Oufy MTB (Roadie) and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted February 26, 2018 Share How do they justify the same price tag!!!!It's all about marketing at the end of the day. As long as Froomey wins races then they'll sell well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted February 26, 2018 Share I fully understand why some things are expensive as there are special materials, technology , RnD etc in high end products. Sometimes the price tag of a R100k cartier vs a 10K casio for something that does the same thing is crazy but i get that the one item is special, has exotic materials etc. vs just being functional/ But this bicycle thing has me stumped. Take this bike for R259k and compare it to a top of the line Ducati Superbike also from Italy . Both have high end parts both have RnD both are cutting edge. But the one has a motor and capability of reaching R330kmh and accelarating at the speed of sound whilst the other you have to pedal. How do they justify the same price tag!!!! They don't justify it... people just pay it Oufy MTB (Roadie) and eddy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Buttox Posted February 26, 2018 Share Perfect marketing foil. Charge R200k odd for a bike so its makes the rest of the R100k bikes look cheap. That new Spez in the review section looks reasonable at R100k odd.You are right, it's almost like Aston Martin bringing out those hideous small cars to meet their emissions requirements. You reckon there will be a El Cheapo Pinarello soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 26, 2018 Share You are right, it's almost like Aston Martin bringing out those hideous small cars to meet their emissions requirements. You reckon there will be a El Cheapo Pinarello soon?You used to be able to get them at cycle science................ GLuvsMtb, eddy, wolf1969 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 26, 2018 Share Poorly spec'd if you ask me, should have gone for Boras or Lightweights with Campag. Looks like it was built up with bits and bobs lying around. Same paintjob as 2016 Vipa. Gnarly, Underachiever, BaGearA and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 26, 2018 Share I fully understand why some things are expensive as there are special materials, technology , RnD etc in high end products. Sometimes the price tag of a R100k cartier vs a 10K casio for something that does the same thing is crazy but i get that the one item is special, has exotic materials etc. vs just being functional/ But this bicycle thing has me stumped. Take this bike for R259k and compare it to a top of the line Ducati Superbike also from Italy . Both have high end parts both have RnD both are cutting edge. But the one has a motor and capability of reaching R330kmh and accelarating at the speed of sound whilst the other you have to pedal. How do they justify the same price tag!!!!you can get a lot of motorbike and some change ......... http://www.ducati.co.za/bikes-new.html Long Wheel Base and J∆kk∆ls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted February 26, 2018 Share I understand that due to R&D and some fancy materials being used that prices are on the increase. But we realy get shafted by the agents and retailers in South Africa. Was looking for a Shimano DI2 spare part the other day. The agent quoted me through a retailer R 5250. I eventially ordered the same item delivered within 5 working days to my door from a UK retailer at R1679.That does not make sense and shouts out YOU GETTING SCREWED BY RSA AGENTS Hairy, Mongoose!, Dirkitech and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 26, 2018 Share you can get a lot of motorbike and some change ......... http://www.ducati.co.za/bikes-new.htmlNow you talking. That diavel is such a beast of a bike. I could stare at that thing all day. A diavel carbon parked next to a BMW S1000RR in my garage would make me a very happy man. 2wieltjies and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonker Posted February 26, 2018 Share Must have a motor in it at that price. Long Wheel Base and WeekendWarrior80 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted February 26, 2018 Share I understand that due to R&D and some fancy materials being used that prices are on the increase. But we realy get shafted by the agents and retailers in South Africa.Was looking for a Shimano DI2 spare part the other day. The agent quoted me through a retailer R 5250. I eventially ordered the same item delivered within 5 working days to my door from a UK retailer at R1679.That does not make sense and shouts out YOU GETTING SCREWED BY RSA AGENTS see the bright side... at least they had stock... Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted February 26, 2018 Share Poorly spec'd if you ask me, should have gone for Boras or Lightweights with Campag. Looks like it was built up with bits and bobs lying around. Same paintjob as 2016 Vipa. You can get it quite a bit cheaper with Lightweight's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted February 26, 2018 Share Swedish made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wieltjies Posted February 26, 2018 Share BMW s1000R old school now, Panigale V4 s way to go, back top topic no one said that that K10s not allowed to race yet, disc brakes. I love pinarello, (have F8) but for now the K10s disc is a no go, my 2cS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted February 26, 2018 Share Campy Super Record with Lightweight wheels. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now