Originally Posted by Brad Bedell

Yes, it seems that way doesn't it? I have just at $3k in my medium 2005 Trek T1000; *maybe* $3800 if you consider the resale value of parts I had laying on the shelf. With a little time, research and patience blowing a lot of money isn't necessary for a light-weight and fast bike. My singles bikes were built on the same principle. There's always someone out there who is fickle and has poor impulse control. One just has to have the ability to recognize and have cash ready when an opportunity presents itself.