Now don't get me wrong, because I can understand why someone would spend $400 plus on a bike. But what you need to ask yourself is, Why would someone buy a Volkswagen over a Porche? There are one of two reasons. Either they like the Volkswagen better, (which is unlikely) or the Volkswagen is all that they can afford. The bike does what I need it to and I like it. That's all that really matters anyway, right? You buy a bike to ride because you enjoy riding.