Do you realize that telling most people that a 'starter' or 'entry level' bike is $800 to $1200 sounds insane?
Not to the people that ski, climb, sea or whitewater kayak and the like, but to the masses of people that don't ALREADY participate in significantly gear centric sport it is an unfathomable amount of money especially for a 'starter' piece of kit. And that's not counting the pedals, shoes, and other customizations that like a properly comfortable saddle.
THIS is the true barrier to the sport.
March 23, 2024, 10:40 p.m. - BarryW
Do you realize that telling most people that a 'starter' or 'entry level' bike is $800 to $1200 sounds insane? Not to the people that ski, climb, sea or whitewater kayak and the like, but to the masses of people that don't ALREADY participate in significantly gear centric sport it is an unfathomable amount of money especially for a 'starter' piece of kit. And that's not counting the pedals, shoes, and other customizations that like a properly comfortable saddle. THIS is the true barrier to the sport.