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Originally Posted by
lambo_vt
Sure, and most cyclists on BikeForums don't need a high quality bike when a cheapo from Bikesdirect still has two pedals, two wheels, and a set of handlebars. Plenty of us want something better though. I know if I had the disposable income kicking around to dump into a Roubaix/Cervelo RS/whatever I would already have a carbon frame. Not to mention either of those would be similar in cost to an IF.
And your point is?
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