Originally Posted by
Iride01
60 - 80% would actually be a decrease!
A 2022 S-works Tarmac is about $14,250 USD a 2009 S-works Tarmac was about a $10,500 USD bike. Adjusting for inflation on this site would also show that current S-works price to be a decrease.
https://www.inflationtool.com/us-dol...equency=yearly
That's a different level, I am not there. What I bought in 2016 for 2400 EUR costs now 4300 EUR - that is 80% increase. 800 g heavier, but "new" brand, 2022.
With regards to the price of 10000 - 14000 USD, that is not an usual level for recreational cycling. It already goes close to "professional" level. I think that the average citizen even in USA should spend 3-4 months salary for such an investment.