Indeed, but I find that to be quite unfortunate.
I understand very well the bean counters are more interested to sell complete bikes, but I also think bike companies should be proud to have customers choosing their frame out of all available options for a custom build.
I think they should at least give a bit more with their frameset if they want to charge that much. Shock pump, extra frame protection, good quality headset, extra derailleur hanger, extra bearing kit, nice merch, mullet conversion hardware that may not be provided with complete bikes. There are plenty of things they could do to sweeten the deal, IMO.
Sept. 27, 2023, 5:16 a.m. - FlipSide
Indeed, but I find that to be quite unfortunate. I understand very well the bean counters are more interested to sell complete bikes, but I also think bike companies should be proud to have customers choosing their frame out of all available options for a custom build. I think they should at least give a bit more with their frameset if they want to charge that much. Shock pump, extra frame protection, good quality headset, extra derailleur hanger, extra bearing kit, nice merch, mullet conversion hardware that may not be provided with complete bikes. There are plenty of things they could do to sweeten the deal, IMO.