That price point is complete bullshit.

I just upgraded my 2008 Specialized S works Transition to a Scott Plasma 3 for under $3700 including brand, spanking new DA components except for the rear brake.

I scrimped on things like brake levers (<$8 after tax), elbow pads that I recycled from another set of bars, used my old wheel set and old cages that were laying around.

Go used on the frame/bike. You can upgrade 20w for <$2k easily.

I was cursed with one of the fastest non super bikes available (I guess I still am since I've not sold it yet), but now I'm cursed with one of the fastest bikes available.

Take half of what you saved and dump it into a retirement account (paying yourself back for being smart and saving money), then take 25% and blow it on something fun and you've still got 25% laying around to do something else with.

EDIT: Just checked my receipts, I'm out the door ride ready just under $3300.

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Brian Stover USAT LII
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