You're probably right. It's not possible for everybody to be happy. But...
1 - It's tough to say what is fair for a frameset. Without knowing the manufacturers component cost, maybe what they are offering is fair? I'm sure it is from at least some companies.
2 - For me, I think the second best solution would be some form of semi-customization. Choice of tires. Choice of fork. Just a few choices that would allow a given spec to appeal to a far greater number of people.
May 12, 2017, 1:53 p.m. - Dave Tolnai
You're probably right. It's not possible for everybody to be happy. But... 1 - It's tough to say what is fair for a frameset. Without knowing the manufacturers component cost, maybe what they are offering is fair? I'm sure it is from at least some companies. 2 - For me, I think the second best solution would be some form of semi-customization. Choice of tires. Choice of fork. Just a few choices that would allow a given spec to appeal to a far greater number of people.