Originally Posted by blickblocks
Yeah I don't really understand what the article was talking about in relation to CFRP. Low end road bikes are almost always aluminum.
“My concern is the brands will start discounting and it will serve to devalue the carbon frame. Carbon construction is increasing in cost, so the perceived value of carbon will likely be damaged,” said Bob Margevicius, Specialized’s executive vice president of the bike group.
Basic economics - surplus inventories = lower prices. The cost of carbon bikes could be coming down in the short term as inventories are adjusted...you'd think that would be good news for roadies who might want to buy a carbon bike, but it looks like my pal UD would rather percieve something offensive to roadies and spoil for a fight, rather than actually reading the article.
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