Ha, yeah true. But more than the total cost, it's about the process of making the bike work better for the rider's requirements or preferences; what works, what doesn't, and why. A 10k carbon model wit AXS and Kashima would still need a taller riser bar in this case.
Additionally, buying a cheaper model and upgrading as you see fit is an easy way of spreading the cost out as income allows, or avoid the sticker shock of a stock build that comes with e.g the damper you really want, and you end up with a more unique, customized, and IMO interesting build.
May 23, 2023, 1:13 p.m. - BadNudes
Ha, yeah true. But more than the total cost, it's about the process of making the bike work better for the rider's requirements or preferences; what works, what doesn't, and why. A 10k carbon model wit AXS and Kashima would still need a taller riser bar in this case. Additionally, buying a cheaper model and upgrading as you see fit is an easy way of spreading the cost out as income allows, or avoid the sticker shock of a stock build that comes with e.g the damper you really want, and you end up with a more unique, customized, and IMO interesting build.