Tri Bike- picked up a 2012 P2 (ultegra) in late 2012 on clearance for $1800 (msrp $2800), over the years Ive added a power meter, new cockpit, 808s (bought a brand new set of 2016s in late 2015 for $1800), and recently swapped all the components for 11sp ultegra. All in, currently sits at about $6000.
Road Bike- Got a 2019 R2 (105) on clearance for $1950, found a set of 404s from the mechanic at the LBS for $600. All in at $2550.
Not the highest end bikes, but I’ve been nothing but happy and I’ve beaten plenty of people riding bikes that are considered far superior.
All that said, my favorite bike is the $300 single speed that I ride on weekends when my wife and I go brewery hoping, by far the most fun bike I own.
Road Bike- Got a 2019 R2 (105) on clearance for $1950, found a set of 404s from the mechanic at the LBS for $600. All in at $2550.
Not the highest end bikes, but I’ve been nothing but happy and I’ve beaten plenty of people riding bikes that are considered far superior.
All that said, my favorite bike is the $300 single speed that I ride on weekends when my wife and I go brewery hoping, by far the most fun bike I own.