Tin Pot
Guru
Ok, so in a simplified model, to test whether it's worth getting more complicated I'd say compare bikes based on;
Frameset
Wheelset
Groupset (split into five categories because these get mixed a lot : shifters, front derailleur, rear derailleur, chainring/crank, cassette)
Weighted 40/30/30%, because I feel like it and within groupset 30,20,20,20,10% Because the shifters have more user interaction, and the cassette is usually first to wear out.
Then we rank frames from carbon aero down to BSO (10-1)
Wheelsets, Fulcrum race 0 to Unknown (10-1)
Group sets Super Record to Unknown (10-1)
Easy.
Frameset
Wheelset
Groupset (split into five categories because these get mixed a lot : shifters, front derailleur, rear derailleur, chainring/crank, cassette)
Weighted 40/30/30%, because I feel like it and within groupset 30,20,20,20,10% Because the shifters have more user interaction, and the cassette is usually first to wear out.
Then we rank frames from carbon aero down to BSO (10-1)
Wheelsets, Fulcrum race 0 to Unknown (10-1)
Group sets Super Record to Unknown (10-1)
Easy.