Originally Posted by
Bob Ross
I'm advocating that OP be aware that there's a discernable range in behaviors between the "low-end" and the "high-end", so that he doesn't overlook something that might better meet his needs (albeit possibly at a higher cost).
Would the quality of manufacturing (i.e. QA, weld quality etc.) be a discerning factor b/w high and low end?
Looking at bikes from different manufacturers (albeit in Alloy) the difference in frame quality to the naked eye is obvious.