Exactly, and I would bet that most people can't.
True, but just because you don't feel it doesn't mean there isn't a difference. So obviously, the definition of value is different for different people. Some care about components, some care about the name, etc.
Originally Posted by
mpath
For me, at least for now, I'm brand-agnostic. Admittedly - call it vanity or narcisstic tendencies - coolness and rarity are a couple of the features that's important to me, regardless of brand.
I'm a lot like that. I loved my Tsunami because I rarely saw another one, and never in its paint scheme. I have a Razorback mountain bike that has a conversation piece for a rear shock. It was only recently that I bought my first off-the-shelf bike, partly because I no longer have the time to put things together and find parts, partly because I have been impressed with Specialized products for years (tri-spokes, water bottles, helmets, saddles, bottle cages) and wanted the opportunity to own one of their bikes. So far, I'm happy.