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Condor looks nicer/has a better paint job (OK that's subjective) but I suspect also has better finishing/detailing (can't tell without seeing them IRL).
That's what Condor do well, not the latest tech. It's a strong brand and it's executed well on their bikes, which are hugely overpriced: e.g. I've fancied a Tempo to commute on for ages but £800 for a steel fixed frame is insane, however nice the detailing. Especially when they don't even make them in orange now, it's grey or grey which I'm sure also increased their margin.
They are certainly good at buying from Asia and reselling at top dorrah. Our corporate sponsorship team at work bought a load of kit from them, it's low end stuff but I'm sure they paid plenty for it.
Fox
amey
https://twitter.com/peerq/status/1004450319311560705
https://www.condorcycles.com/products/condor-bivio-gravel-frameset
vs
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-substance-ii-apex1-2017-adventure-road-bike-oran/
This is not the rapha 'bib shorts for £200!?!!' comparison either. Its quite apple to apple. Steel frame (I know Condor is spirit but meh) with carbon forks. Verenti actually has modern standards like flat mount and thru-axle front/rear.
Madness.
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