Originally Posted by
TimothyH
You can get a Pinarello Gan with 105 for $2500.
There are Dogma F8 frames for less than $3500 right now at R&A Cycles. Throw on a set of last year's Shimano C24 wheels for $750 and an Ultegra group, swap in bars and saddle from your old bike and an enterprising cyclist could have one for $5k. I thought about buying one of the frames and just porting parts from my current bike.
I can't remember where but someone had Dogma F10 frames used at trade shows and dealer demo/display for under $4000.
That's the approach I'd take if I were in the market for a fancy Italian carbon race bike. But I'm not.
I think my friends bought new and didn't get the Dogma but whatever is the next model down. Of course, these guys are too good for last year's Shimano wheels. ENVE all the way! And of course, Record EPS group. I'm sure they're into their bikes at least $10k each.