"Edward Wong"

Interesting statement as in "I doubt it?". If you look around it
won't be hard to agree with Bryan. Angletech Cycles sell bikes that
are typically in the $4000 to $6500 range and while they are probably
very nice, they may not compare in quality, fit, finish, design, etc.
with the BiGHa. A Mountain Drive equipted Kett Weisel routinely sells
for well over $3,000. You already mentioned the R-84 and the list
goes on so I do not in fact find Bryan's statement "interesting". I
do find it realistic to say the least.

While I agree I must point out that comparing a european bent's price
to an american is comparing apples and oranges. A Kett would be a lot
cheaper in Europe while a Bigha would sell for a mere 4500 usd. ;-)

I'd certanly buy a Bigha before one of those SWBs costing 5-6000.

Mikael