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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/19380579

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Cycling is still widely seen as a luxury or hobby, and hobbyists are wiling to pay top dollar so of course companies are going to exploit that.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

Second hand market ftw!