Originally Posted by
Bacciagalupe
I'm not entirely certain which bikes you're discussing.
For example, the Jamis Xenith SL is $9500, and quoted as 13.75 lbs; the Xenith Elite with SRAM Red is quoted as 15.25 lbs with an MSRP of $5000. The Cannondale Evo Ultimate is 10.89 lbs with an MSRP of $12,000; the Evo 2 Red is around 13.6 pounds and MSRP $5500.
Also keep in mind that some of the "aero road bikes" are phenomenally expensive, but are designed to be aero rather than light. They're the "latest thing," and as such are getting more press lately.
So, I'm pretty sure most of the ~15 pound bikes are running around $5000, whereas the 13 pounders are in the $10k+ range.
It's also important to keep in mind almost all the manufacturer claimed weights are withour pedals. When you add them, that's another 1/2 lb.