interests have also shifted - the big tire, low gears, disc, gravel, bike pack type bike is where I think people are diverting their cash. This is based on what i'm seeing reflected in marketing, social media as well as the type of bikes I'm interested in as well as the type of bike I've been making lately at peoples request. 1 in 10 was a 'road' bike.
All this is to say demand for the traditional road bike is at an all time low IMHO and pricing is following accordingly.
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