no complaining about the price from me - just commenting , to be taken in the same way as if I'd said I'd rather they used rockshox forks instead of fox.
I don't disagree that it's expensive. It is expensive. If you don't think it's expensive you're a very lucky person !
But at the same time it's a product, from a line of products. It's the top of the line from Specialized - you expect to pay a premium.
It's also a choice. I'm sure most of us spend money upgrading parts on our bikes expecting it will make the bike better and us ride smoother/faster. The reality is that for most of us, it's us, not the bike which needs upgrading.
These have all the bits you could ever dream of already bolted on. They're new, they're shiny, if money was no object you'd buy one. We all like to buy nice things. 99% of the people who buy them will maybe go 1% faster. But who cares, they've bought something they wanted and they're happy.
I just don't understand why anyone complains about the price ?
It's like having a weird mental conversation in your head.
That bikes too expensive.
So buy a different bike.
But I want that bike and it's too expensive.
Just buy the cheaper one ?
But this one is better.
Maybe that's why it's more expensive ?
Bike prices are all crazy unless you're in the supermarket. A large part of that is component cost - but again, it's an optional lifestyle decision isn't it ?
These are flagship bikes. Some people will want that and will pay for it. Some people won't and they'll buy something else.
Years ago Specialized made a sub brand of cheaper bikes .. all that did was piss everyone off .. Sometimes you just can't win.
I'm sure the run of the mill mainsteam aluminium bikes will be a huge hit. They'll probably be more expensive than a lot of the competition, but again, it's a choice you make. So why complain about it ?
How much is the frame only option ? Over priced I expect !
I think the new battery is the M3. I suspect it won't fit as they've changed the way it connects to the motor compared to the M2 - happy to be proved wrong though.I have searched high and low!! will the battery on the new bike fit the previous generation? so I can still use my bike for years to come.
Could of scrolled through 17 pages but I get bored real quick
Frameset :6.5k I think.
Its like trying to sell the Ford Focus chassis for 20 grand ??
Frameset :
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£6500
The frame comes with:
- Float X2 shock and
- CRANK SET, PRAXIX,
- 160MM CARBON ARMS ,
- BCD 104MM SPIDER,
- AND A SRAM CR EAGLE 34T CHAINRING
Boy .. this thread is going to need a big clean up if it's going to be the main Gen 3 thread ! Either that or we change the name of the thread to Echo ...
Hope it's based on the Enduro!!!!!!The new changes make me even more excited about whats in store for the next kenevo.
It will be interesting to see what the pricing is of the more basic models when they launch them.
But we live on a planet where you can buy a $4000 bamboo fishing rod. A bottle of wine for more than most people will earn in their lives. Cars which cost more than houses or even streets of houses. Watches which cost more than houses or cars. Clothes which cost more than cars. Handbags which cost more than cars or houses. Shoes which cost more than bikes - even these really expensive bikes !No one likes the thread police... on the other hand, maybe this one for discussing the super duper techy next gen wowee, buy me a coke, super bike & there can be another for an entirely valid this pushbike costs as much as a small car & is that morally justifiable in any universe?
Current Kenevo is 1.5 years on the market and we are looking for a new gen? Thats is quite fast. But yeah will they still sell current Kenevo with the old TCU when the new one fits?Hope it's based on the Enduro!!!!!!
Maybe, I just don't know of anything else in life where people clamour around and complain about the price of completely optional luxury items ?There's more to the debate than desirability dontcha know.
See? I told you no one likes the thread police.Maybe, I just don't know of anything else in life where people clamour around and complain about the price of completely optional luxury items ?
for 13k id rather have a new rolex watch knowing Ill make money after owning it 2 years
True. 2 year waiting list
Sure, but when COVID dies down. Just hit Trailforks or Strava and you'll find most all except the hidden ones
So can it be done the other way to get that fancy waterproofing for a gen2?I mention this in my video, which I had to re-upload due to an error. I haven't tested this, but my contact says you have to swap the plastic bits at the bottom of the battery to make a battery from the previous Levo work in the new one.
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As for hardware why they make new TCU backward compatible and not willing to sell it separately?
South Bay. I usually ride at Henry Coe but visit Pacifica. First time in El Granada two weeks ago and thinking of going back again.My local spot! Are you from this area ride Pacifica often?
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