What you've said is probably true mate regarding pricing.
The problem is there are other options., I'll likely buy a Norco Sight instead of this, and they've positioned themselves in a place where a lot of manufacturers can undercut them on pricing with new models. Those Manufacturers might...
Pricing in Australia is very high. Higher than most brands except for Specialized, which totally defeats the whole YT ethos of:
"Selling direct – ditching the middlemen – was the way. It allowed us to create cutting-edge bikes with impressive kit at truly amazing prices by passing on savings...