The expensive bikes you can dream of owning. If you set your sights lower, then you can own your dream.

Getting away from the rubbish bikes that are around- You pay for quality of parts- lightness of the frame and a name. A top racer will need a top end bike. The average club racer does not. A bloke that rides 20 miles a week needs a bike that works. A bloke that rides 100 miles a day- needs a bike that works well.

If you are fit and an accomplished rider- Take a brand like Bianchi and get a few test rides on a few models. You will soon find out what makes a more expensive bike better- or not worth it. If you notice no difference between a mid placed model in the range and your current bike then don't worry about the differences. However- after a test ride on a good bike- you would notice the difference.