Does this look like $14,000?

[Andrewlcox]

I think this look more like a $4000 bike (I still wouldn't buy it) but what do you think? Why is this bike even priced close to $14,000?

"Bianchi by Gucci" carbon urban bike

[bumknees]

only 1 size?

[akelman]

Can you imagine how much the Tiffany's bike will cost? Particularly when they decide to put a half carat solitaire in the center of the stem's faceplate? But it will all be worth it, because it will come in a huge blue bag!

[ORMojo]

"hydraulic disk breaks"

They are asking $14k and they couldn't even proof-read the copy???

[VA-Scooter]

Water bottles-reflectors-double sided pedals-22 lbs.-hydraulic "breaks". for only 14 grand?

[peanutgallery]

it has disk "breaks" and reflectors, gotta be worth the $$$
just call 1-800-482-2430 and consult the personal shopper about fit. should be good conversation

[fiamme red]

It would go well with Gucci skinny jeans ($590) and a Gucci messenger bag ($750 -- DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, A CUSTOMER MAY ORDER NO MORE THAN 3 UNITS OF THIS ITEM EVERY THIRTY DAYS ).

[MattTuck]

Nice. I wonder if they solved the brake fade problem with discs.



I think bikes should come with bags... like good shoes. would be handy for lots of reasons.

[old_fat_and_slow]

Gee... 14 G's and no suspension? Won't the snooty haute couture crowd that buy these need some dissipation of all the road forces to their tender arses?

[fuzzalow]

Originally Posted by Andrewlcox

Why is this bike even priced close to $14,000?

"Bianchi by Gucci" carbon urban bike

It must be priced at that level because it satisfies the expectation of the target audience into which it is sold. Even if the bike never sells a copy, it will project and reinforce a positive, active and fit self-image of Gucci's clientele.

Not just jumping in and out of the backseat of a Maybach while traipsing between the Plaza Athenee and Hermes for this crowd, non monsieur!

[William]

[Fishbike]

COuld build me a pretty nice custom road bike, MTB and rando bike for that amount of coin. Would be prettier, more exclusive and have even better water bottles.

[zetroc]

I'm waiting for a Louis Vuitton S&S bike case.

[Peter B]

Originally Posted by Andrewlcox

Does this look like $14,000?

That doesn't look like $1400.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . No.

The phrase "More money than brains" comes to mind . . .

BBD