Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
To put things in perspective, the last road bike I bought new, (in 2017), with Aluminium frame, carbon forks, Shimano 16 speed STI gears etc, cost £249! It even had quality Schwalbe tyres - but no motor
Yes everything is perspective. My service (2000 miles from new), with two new tyres and a new chain was over £300. I used to go to Halfords with my Boardmans!