Originally Posted by
bikecommuter13
So if you are a pro or plan to be a pro, go for it. Or if you have extra money to spend and really want to spend it on a bike, go for it. But if you are the common folk wants to go fast on a bike, $800 bike is about as good as you can do, right?
If you're someone who rides 13 MPH average over 10 flat miles at sea level, then an $800 dollar bike might be all you need. An $8000 bike might help you bump that 13 MPH to 13.5 MPH due to possibly improved aerodynamics, smoother bearings, and a smattering of other very small factors. In reality though if you're only managing 13 MPH over 10 miles you're way better off improving your own strength and stamina rather than getting a "faster" bike.