I’ve said that now more than ever people have the greatest selection of secondary options. Pros closet, FB marketplace, eBay, CL, Bike Exchange, Bicycle Blue Book. So you have way more options to find items that can help you on the journey. You don’t have to only go to ST classifieds, you don’t only have to pay Pro closet prices or else. Maybe the prices are high, and maybe they are low. But my point was in todays world that is so internet friendly even a newb has ability to find more ways to buy price friendlier products than only LBS/*new* prices. Not every single person out there is a dick when they are selling their used gear, etc.

Eta: I just typed “Cervelo p2” on FB marketplace.
8 bikes just popped up as these prices:
$500
$2k
$1.7k
$1.8k
$1.5k
$1.2k
$1k
$1085

Likely due to year/shape etc. The current base model 105 is $3500.

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Brooks Doughtie, M.S.
Exercise Physiology
-USAT Level II