Yes, I'd say you're being a bit rough. Food for thought anyway:
Firstly, have you noticed the price of everything else cycling-related? I mean, Maxxis tires went up a bunch and that's for exactly the same tires not a new product with new design, testing, and tooling costs.
Secondly, they're significantly better. Easily worth the difference between new v. new. So value wise I'd say they're significantly improved for the money.
Third, I think for a lot of folks that already have one (or more) MMX compatible clamps hanging around, that came with their bike, or on their current V2 remote it will work out cheaper than buying a remote that includes a superfluous clamp - at least there's the option.
Fourth, these are no doubt more expensive to make. Between the rubber pads and the extra machining. And they're certainly more expensive to support in terms of the SKU count.
Lots of new parts/bike prices make me raise an eyebrow, but this isn't one of them. Further, I suspect there will be a few discounted V2 levers (and potentially a healthy used market) for those looking to save a buck.
July 25, 2022, 3:05 p.m. - Andrew Major
Yes, I'd say you're being a bit rough. Food for thought anyway: Firstly, have you noticed the price of everything else cycling-related? I mean, Maxxis tires went up a bunch and that's for exactly the same tires not a new product with new design, testing, and tooling costs. Secondly, they're significantly better. Easily worth the difference between new v. new. So value wise I'd say they're significantly improved for the money. Third, I think for a lot of folks that already have one (or more) MMX compatible clamps hanging around, that came with their bike, or on their current V2 remote it will work out cheaper than buying a remote that includes a superfluous clamp - at least there's the option. Fourth, these are no doubt more expensive to make. Between the rubber pads and the extra machining. And they're certainly more expensive to support in terms of the SKU count. Lots of new parts/bike prices make me raise an eyebrow, but this isn't one of them. Further, I suspect there will be a few discounted V2 levers (and potentially a healthy used market) for those looking to save a buck.