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We seem to agree that more cyclists is a good thing. Do we also think that restricting bikes to electronic shifting and hydro discs, which the evidence seems to show makes bikes more costly, is a reasonable compromise that won't dampen the enthusiasm or basic ability to purchase of that new bike buyer?
Not argumentative here. Is the industry trend going to lead to sticker shock?
In 2020 we bought my niece a Spesh Allez Elite road bike with mech/rim 105 for (IIRC) about $1,300. At the time I thought that was a good value. Now that bike is $1,700 with Rival (maybe this is a supply chain issue with Shimano?) Do we think the equivalent of this bike will be around in 2-3 years, or it will be Rival/105 electronic/hydro disc? If the latter, what will it cost?
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