Originally Posted by Emory
If I had no intentions of doing anything beyond XC, a $1000+ HT is very high end, whereas for someone looking to huck and freeride would find a $1000+ HT very entry level. Thier desires dictate what they expect to get from thier hardware and therefore entry level is really dependent on what the owner wants to do. Or thats my interpretation at least.
Good interpretation of my statement! "Perhaps entry-level is defined by each individuals desires or needs."
edit: As shown in the previous posts, to one person a $1000 bike is very high end, and to another a $3000 bike is high end. High end as well as entry level are defined by the individuals perspectives.