That's kind of the point. There aren't enough for many to actually ride. As for who can afford one...you have to be kidding me. After you take out the starving college students on here just about everyone else can.

Again...not really the point. IIRC it isn't necessarily Sachs intent to price these into the stratosphere or make them unavailable to all but a select few. I do truly believe he simply is a well regarded craftsman who has been blessed with the opportunity to conduct business in a way that he prefers - maintaining the "integrity" of his product in his eyes while affording him the opportunity to live his life the way he wants....just want any man would want I would assume.

Hope I haven't come off as a Sachs hater on this one - because I am not - I just get bugged when people start worshipping ANY bicycle.

....except for 7-Eleven Serotta frame....those are OK to worship because they were made by god and ridden by angels.