Will we see full carbon bike less than $1000
11-14-07, 11:41 AM
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It's kind of silly though, because a cheap AL frame will probably be lighter than a cheap CF frame at the same production costs.
11-14-07, 11:49 AM
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11-14-07, 01:25 PM
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To answer your question directly:
If the $US continues its slide, probably not under $1000. $1000 in the future will be the not be as valuable as $1000 today. So, that being said, I doubt you'll see prices below $1k for CF. BUT, again, your 'starter' road bicycle (from a respected brand) will be just over $1000 - whether that will be carbon, then, is another question.
If the $US continues its slide, probably not under $1000. $1000 in the future will be the not be as valuable as $1000 today. So, that being said, I doubt you'll see prices below $1k for CF. BUT, again, your 'starter' road bicycle (from a respected brand) will be just over $1000 - whether that will be carbon, then, is another question.
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with the value of the dollar plummeting... i'm thinking the reverse will happen...
11-14-07, 02:49 PM
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11-14-07, 03:42 PM
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An easy example of this would be Germany, post WW-I. The value of the German mark plummeted - within a few years a bottle of milk (same amount of milk, same quality) increased in 'price' ten fold. TEN FOLD!! That's like paying $5 for a gallon of milk now... and within a few years that same gallon will have a price tag of $50. Yes, this is an extreme example, but it does illustrate the dynamics of the factors relating to monetary value.
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Now that carbon fiber bikes are dime a dozen. Do you think a full carbon fiber bike will hit the $1000 price range in the next 3 years? A complete CF bike under 20lb with sora or tiagra group perhaps.
I remember when Aluminum bike first hit the market, such as Cannondale, they were so expensive back then. Now you can find Aluminum bike in the $300 range.
I remember when Aluminum bike first hit the market, such as Cannondale, they were so expensive back then. Now you can find Aluminum bike in the $300 range.
YES
and the date will be about Feb 1st
with frame & fork that many on BF have purchased for about $600 for frameset only
Maybe avaialable on ebay before this weekend
Shimano wheels, triple, Tiagra/105 27-speed
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Now that carbon fiber bikes are dime a dozen. Do you think a full carbon fiber bike will hit the $1000 price range in the next 3 years? A complete CF bike under 20lb with sora or tiagra group perhaps.
I remember when Aluminum bike first hit the market, such as Cannondale, they were so expensive back then. Now you can find Aluminum bike in the $300 range.
I remember when Aluminum bike first hit the market, such as Cannondale, they were so expensive back then. Now you can find Aluminum bike in the $300 range.
