Since I have been reading these threads the past few days it was with these thoughts of economics when I read the latest issue of a certain bicycling magazine. I think in the whole issue, from front to back, everything was good. Nothing was a miss. What really got me were the reviews of the bikes and the cranks. Some of the bikes were in the $10k to $12k range; the cranks were in the $300 to $800 range. Here is my question: Are there any tourers (or cyclists in general) who peruse these forums who actually buy this stuff? I have a few of what I think are fairly good quality bicycles and good-quality gear, but not at the price point portrayed in the magazine.

Comments?

Brent