Originally Posted by
smd4
You and several others arguments basically boils down to: “We can’t compare anything today with anything from the past because everything is different, and adjusted for inflation bikes today cost the same as they did in 1990.”
I paraphrase, of course. Something seemingly not allowed here, but acceptable on other forums.
Can you insert the Jennifer Lawrence gif here for me? I’ve gotta grab dinner. Thanks.
The problem with your paraphrase is that it's not correct, and thus not a paraphrase. See also "straw man argument".
Koyote made the basic point in post #8 on this thread - technological improvements over time complicates direct price comparisons - they're not the same product.