Originally Posted by
smd4
So it’s okay to compare two lower- mid level bikes from two different eras, but not top of the line models?
Originally Posted by
genejockey
Well, first off, that was in answer to a different question - what's the cheapest, rideable road bike you can get today? But, yeah - comparing two bikes of that level makes more sense than comparing "halo bikes" from different eras, because that's where most cyclists will start.
To be fair, genejockey was addressing my specific point about the cost of entry. That would mean we're comparing entry level bikes, and I think the $315/$800 comparison is fair.
To be fair for the OP, they only seem to mention "top tier" bikes. My point was just pontificating on the subject on the side.