❚ The products mentioned in this article are selected or reviewed independently by our journalists. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission, but this never influences our opinion. Are bikes really more expensive now? 2009 vs. 2021 prices and value compared The latest road bikes are incredible, but are they more expensive in real terms, and can prices be justified? April 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm Bikes are pretty expensive these days, eh? In recent years, manufacturers have seemingly been competing to see who can charge the most outrageously large sum of money for a bicycle. Advertisement We barely raise an eyebrow when a new superbike appears on the scene with a five-figure price tag; that’s now the norm for halo road models from both mainstream manufacturers such as Trek and Specialized, and brands historically associated with exclusivity such as Pinarello and Colnago.