My point was that someone who is new to the sport, has had a 25 year old bike and now a newer, lighter bike, is probably not the best judge of the value of a more expensive bike. I'm guessing you test rode the bike you bought, liked it and bought it. I'm doubting that you've placed a foot on the pedal of any of the higher priced bikes being discussed. Yet you're willing to give your opinion on them. I'll also bet that the weight difference is greater than 0.5kg between your bike & mine.