Originally Posted by
floridamtb
Really? because I compared a Trek Madone 4.5 to Specialized Allez and for less money I got Ultegra components and better wheels. Not only that, but the bike felt better. I think this whole "overpaying for Trek name" is over-rated, over-used and a bunch of BS.
As of today, a Madone 4.7 with ultegra retails for $3150. The specialized allez expert with ultegra retails for $2400. Not sure why you were comparing a carbon frame to aluminum frame but whatever. The comparable tarmac/roubaix with ultegra retails for $3000 so still a bit cheaper than the Madone