It's true for new bikes, but not secondd hand stuff (until recently). A keirin frame for $600 (£300) is not cheap. You can get decent second hand frames here for £100 and decent bikes for £250.
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It's true for new bikes, but not secondd hand stuff (until recently). A keirin frame for $600 (£300) is not cheap. You can get decent second hand frames here for £100 and decent bikes for £250.