Originally Posted by
Bonts
Yep there’s definitely a trend that’s both surprising and expected. Everyone jumped straight to level 6 out of 7 in the lineup. That’s not what quite what I expected when seeing Cues and Claris on $2000 new bikes. This is something I’ve asked about before in another thread actually.
For reference, this is my first foray into a drop bar bike. I figure a couple hundred more for a titanium bike is worth it over an equally aged Trek 1000. The used bike market is so weird when you’re… I would say educated but that doesn’t quite fit yet… maybe enthused.
If you see Claris on a 2k bike run from that bike and I do mean run, that thing is way overpriced crap. I certainly wouldn't go below 105 on a nicer bike and if I was desperate I would say Tiagra has certainly gotten a little better but honestly 105 works well lasts a long time and is a great value for money.