Oh no sweety- aerospace geeks brought a WHOLE lot more than that. Just the aluminum alloys alone set the industry on it's ear; but the gizmos and the quality control are astonishing. Wait 'till you put some miles on the new bike and really find out the difference. I still have my 20something Raleigh as a K&B bike, and it's a whole different thing than the good bikes. In a few weeks you'll wonder how you ever lived without indexed shifting.
I meant what I said about cookies- they'll remember you for it. It's a sweet gesture as well as a most politic tactic; girls who bring food get good service! Brownies are always a hit too. Racers who normally never talk to you (they're messed up shy guys, a lot of them) will bounce right out of their shells for a dessert treat
You'll have fun! And you know what? We all keep a bike in our room LOL
Happy Mardi Gras!

Lizzy