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Really expensive automatic watches with several complications are actually incredibly complicated to design and build
But don't actually tell the time any better
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As in, an RS won’t get you faster from A to B than an entry level Giant, yes. But that still leaves the question why an RS is 6 times the price of most other hand built lugged frames à la Roberts, Varonha etc. And I guess that’s down to Hype or “a story” or whatever you wanna call it.
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That was the point. It wasn't an exact analogy in terms of how complex something is to build. No-one buys a Rolex or similar because it's functionally superior to a Casio, or because it's better designed.
It was more that the price of this kind of product isn't about how well it functions, but more about emotional, psychological or (I don't think this applies to an RS) social significance. That's why to some people they're massively overpriced, and to others they are excellent value.
I also like that the OP is spending his money on something that is clearly significant to him. Downtube shifters, 80s gruppo, etc. I'm not implying personal questions or drawing inferences but it's not a showy build - S Works, Red, Enve etc. I'm willing to bet even a lot of keen cyclists wouldn't see anything beyond 'retro bike' if they saw it in a cafe. There's something quite cool about that.
Sig_Arlecchino
RecoveryRide
I’m not into fancy watches but that comparison doesn’t seem apt. Really expensive automatic watches with several complications are actually incredibly complicated to design and build. I don’t believe an RS frame is superior to (or more complicated to build than) a frame built by any other renowned framebuilder. In that regard it’s more similar to hyped street wear which is x times more expensive than regular clothing although the material and labour cost is roughly the same.
Anyway, I always welcome interesting content on here, so let the OP do whatever pleases them.