Yeah, what you said makes sense. I think it's mostly psychological how people might feel about this brand of bike -or anything- or that. I'm actually a believer in that. People hear this name or that and automatically think "good" ...
I watched a video on Youtube just a couple of weeks ago titled "$6000 bike vs $120", and the rider of the "cheap" bike gave the other guy a run for his money mountain biking in a Mexican canyon. And looking at my Garneau and an FX 1,2, I just don't see how either can be better than the other seeing how similarly they're equipped and even look (in general). But just to satisfy my curiosity, I'll probably find a used for sale FX and go test ride it. I'll probably be happy that I got the Garneau if only for saving $100 (used FXs go for at least $300 here).

Thanks again for taking the time to write.

Peace.