Perhaps they pay $5.00 per hour for better quality? Note sarcasm.

I've been perplexed as to why the costs are so high. I think the reasoning is not the manufacturing but more of the R&D required to make the new designs. Also the endorsements they have to pay to the pros who ride & win + general marketing/advertising expenses, engineer + management salaries, etc, etc, etc. Also it appears the market will pay the high-end price. So as long as demand is meant (sales goals achieved) why not charge the higher rates? I would. It would be interesting to see the GM% on one of these high-end bikes.

With regards to Schwinn. There will always be Wally World Schwinns and LBS Schwinns; And this debate and/or comparison will go on for eternity.

BTW, I just got a Easton EA90SLX set for my schwinn peloton. Oh the looks I'm sure to get. WTF?
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