90% of biking is the engine. Really good bikes can be found in the $1,000 - $3,000 price range depending on the level of components you want. Anything over $3,000 is really just to make you feel and look good which is not a bad thing. I have a $1,000 bike it works just fine, I want a $4,000 bike because my ego demands it. I won't be any faster on the $4,000 bike than the $1,000 bike but I will feel faster :>)
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