Originally Posted by
JohnnyGalaga
Why do they cost so much?
I have wondered this many times. It's like eye glass frames. They charge high prices because people are willing to pay them.
Originally Posted by
JohnnyGalaga
Isn't there a cheaper option?
eBay, possibly. I have been looking for a set of brifters the last week or so and there are some to be had on eBay for around $200. Maybe less if you don't mind dents. Ultegra brifters for $250 sounds like a good deal. You can go with bar end shifters. I got a set of Dura Ace ST-7801 10 Speed brifters for $169 (incl. shipping) but they are three years old and have some dents on the caps.
Originally Posted by
JohnnyGalaga
Why in the world should I buy more Shimano stuff when it costs a fortune to replace and they can't be repaired?
It's not just Shimano that's expensive, they all are.