Originally Posted by
HendersonD
The bike cost $1,750 in November of 2021. I do feel that $1,300 is a very reasonable amount
If it were cash, I would agree.
If it is a merchandise credit and it requires you to spend more than $800, I disagree (unless you want that gravel bike, in which case you should apply it to one of the new generation, carbon frame, etc). But you can get a great touring frame for $800, better than my Soma Saga, and better than my erstwhile Trek 520 (1990).