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Re:The Sketchy World of Fake Bike Gear by whistlerbrk on Sunday October 04, 2015 @10:36PM (#10329687)
I'm sorry, this really isn't true. The diminishing returns on a complete bike are real but that really starts at 2500+ where the drop offs are extreme.

A dedicated TT bike for your triathlon is a status symbol if you're not a pro. A quality steel frame and fork, 105 groupo and well built wheels with good hubs is not and can easily run you 2000 and I would say there is a huge huge huge difference in that and a 750 dollar entry level bike with crap hubs.

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Re:The Sketchy World of Fake Bike Gear by plorkyeran on Sunday October 04, 2015 @11:57PM (#10329894)
Electronic shifters are the main thing you get past $2500 that's relevant to a non-racer, but even then they're purely a luxury feature that doesn't do much beyond making riding a little more pleasant.
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