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There does seem to be a "race" by manufacturers of both frames and components to build the most expensive products possible.
If there were incremental improvements in performance, I might buy into the spiraling costs...but most "improvements" are barely noticeable.
I think too many people get on board with the "if it is more expensive, it must be better" mindset. This just encourages manufacturers to s build more expensive items, and marketers to figure out ways to spin the "benefits" of such items.
I mean, do you really think your bikes rides better with a $700 carbon-ti stem/bar combo than the $200 alternative that weighs about 20 grams more? Gimme a break!
I'll admit, I jump on board occasionally, but luckily I have a non-cycling spouse that slaps me upside the head with reality when I show her the newest gee-whiz items in the Colorodo Cyclist catalog....
That's my rant, and now I have to go back to making widgets....
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