Originally Posted by
InTheRain
As is the Cannondale Synapse SL2. These are not special or elite bikes. They are not at the top end of the price scale either for these types of bikes.
I'm oddly familiar with the cost of the Sherpa.
(The fenders aren't even a big deal.)
Originally Posted by
InTheRain
"Bling" for a performance road bike is going to be north of $4000.
The $4000 number is a completely arbitrary and convenient (for you) number to pick.
The $3000 for the Synapse would be considered quite expensive by many people.
What you spent is only interesting in that the people you are frustrated by would likely see what you spent as a bit nutty.