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Re:Greg LeMond’s New 26 LB. Carbon Fiber Ebike by crispyambulance on Friday November 27, 2020 @10:09PM (#25234909)
You're right about all the contradictions with this bike. It doesn't make any sense from either a utilitarian or sport point of view.

But fancy carbon bikes have a robust market with 40-somethings who like to ride and have significant disposable income, it's the market that "Rapha" is going for.

This bike is for a similar market which perhaps isn't quite able to get aero anymore but would still like something sporty that will help them up a hill, I guess.

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Re:Greg LeMond’s New 26 LB. Carbon Fiber Ebike by reportingsjr on Friday November 27, 2020 @10:34PM (#25235039)
You're spot on. I made this same comment elsewhere. There is a large market for this age group that isn't being tapped by bike makers. It's a shame, because biking is an incredible way for people to stay very fit and healthy.
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