Originally Posted by
lsberrios1
You guys would be surprised to see how many framesets specialized sells.
The number of complete bikes Specialized sells is likely many times more than the number of framesets.
Originally Posted by
lsberrios1
When it comes to getting the best money can buy, those who have the disposable income are willing to pay an extra 20% to have something unique and specific to their wants. To them the jump from $8k to $10k is worth the difference if it means they will get exactly what they want. There is a reason why specialized does not sell the Tarmac Elite frameset or Venge Elite frameset, they know the market is not there.
You are missing the point. The bad argument is that framesets are too expensive and that Specialized would make more money selling framesets much cheaper. Your people with "disposable income" indicate that the frames they buy are not too expensive.