Which Bike would you buy if you had $7,000US
05-05-06, 11:01 AM
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It turns out that the BMC Pro Machine that I am fixing to order (and that I've discussed on another thread) will go for $6900. Shipping to California will be $80. So it is about exactly $7000.
I am getting it from Competitive Cyclists, which has a lock on the limited BMC frameset supply. Just about everything Competitive Cyclist sells are $7000 road bikes. It is a real treat to check out the photos of each bike they sell prior to shipping at their web site.
www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=193495
I am getting it from Competitive Cyclists, which has a lock on the limited BMC frameset supply. Just about everything Competitive Cyclist sells are $7000 road bikes. It is a real treat to check out the photos of each bike they sell prior to shipping at their web site.
www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=193495
05-05-06, 11:12 AM
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Hmmm...i guess if i had to buy a bike with that money i'd get this
https://www.kmart.com/catalog/product...6_MongooseAxe&
That way i could have enough money to buy what i really want
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
https://www.kmart.com/catalog/product...6_MongooseAxe&
That way i could have enough money to buy what i really want
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
05-05-06, 11:22 AM
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7000K?
Start with an R3 frame, Record gruppo, but Clavicula cranks, lightweight wheels -if I'm going to spend 3K in wheels, I'll get some that would break every hundred kms.
whatever's left over I'd have to spend on a divorce lawyer.
Start with an R3 frame, Record gruppo, but Clavicula cranks, lightweight wheels -if I'm going to spend 3K in wheels, I'll get some that would break every hundred kms.
whatever's left over I'd have to spend on a divorce lawyer.
05-05-06, 11:46 AM
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Check out this guy. I've heard good things and it's sort of local.
https://www.teschnerbikes.com/Index2.html
https://www.teschnerbikes.com/Index2.html
05-05-06, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by pathdoc
For that kind of money I'd have a one of kind custom frame built by someone I could speak with face to face.
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05-05-06, 12:06 PM
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This falls into the 'what's your dream car?' category. What's the point? Gee whiz, pick up any bike magazine and start drooling. This is as subjective as 'what's your favorite color?'
That's a ton of dough for a bicycle. You can get just about anything for that price.
That's a ton of dough for a bicycle. You can get just about anything for that price.
05-05-06, 12:24 PM
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Then again, why not?
Originally Posted by pathdoc
I'd never spend that much on a bike no matter had much I had laying around.
I've got the bike I like. It costs about the same as an extravent vacation we took. It costs much less than any of the family vehicles. It's much less than last years home improvment project (tore out deck and replaced it and half the back yard with a patio).
But dollar for dollar, it's the best value in terms of expenditures I've made. I have fun and enjoy every ride.
The alternative is spend the money on something else or invest it. I know I made the right choice each time I hop on for a ride.
05-05-06, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by H1449-6
Yep. I would NOT buy an off-the-rack, plastic Taiwanese frame with slick marketing and an oversized price tag.
05-05-06, 12:32 PM
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i'd probably buy the bike i already have (tcr comp 0) and an aluminum tcr w/105 or ultegra for my winter bike and use the change to buy myself a new powerbook. 
frankly, considering the level I'm at (and everyone else here i would guess) spending 7,000$ on one bike is assinine. if you're good enough for a 7K bike, then someone else should pick up the tab
frankly, considering the level I'm at (and everyone else here i would guess) spending 7,000$ on one bike is assinine. if you're good enough for a 7K bike, then someone else should pick up the tab
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05-05-06, 12:43 PM
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05-05-06, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by UncleBob
On my current bike I still manage to win many sprints and upset quite a few people so I hope that with the purchase of a new machine it will be even more enjoyable.
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05-05-06, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
What is your current bike?
I would build up a MOOTS Compact frame with ZIPPS 404 and ZIPP 909. Whatevers left over on the components.
05-05-06, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bigskymacadam
He's got a Giant TCR 2.
And when you win those sprints with the $7K bike, the others will just think: "well, he should of won, look at the bike he's on..."
That's why Pee Wee Herman winning the TdF on his fancy beach cruiser was so remarkable.
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
That's why Pee Wee Herman winning the TdF on his fancy beach cruiser was so remarkable.
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05-05-06, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Cypress
Apparetly he also competed in the Tour de Pants and was caught juicing.
05-05-06, 02:49 PM
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At least 2. PRobably three and a lot of nice kit to keep it all on the road. Until my mortgage is paid and my retirement fully funded no way in hell I'm dropping $7k on a single bike. Much that I might dream it so.
05-05-06, 03:03 PM
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My tastes aren't so extravagant...more's the pity. I think I could get my dream bike for roughly half that.
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05-05-06, 03:09 PM
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It's funny how peoples "dreams" differ. I'm building a $7K bike, but a big part of the dream was to do it for less than $3500.
So I bought the frame and fork used and horse traded for many of the other components. And with a fresh paintjob, it will look all shiny and new, not to mention custom, once it's complete.
Jus another way to get there.
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So I bought the frame and fork used and horse traded for many of the other components. And with a fresh paintjob, it will look all shiny and new, not to mention custom, once it's complete.
Jus another way to get there.
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^^^ 2 years and counting.
Good things come to those who wait.
For 7k, I think I would do something reminiscent of what I just did with my Ti machine. I would probably get a couple of matching frames for me and my wife. Then, shop around to piece them together with Record groups and some custom parts.
And of course, my own paint job.
Good things come to those who wait.
For 7k, I think I would do something reminiscent of what I just did with my Ti machine. I would probably get a couple of matching frames for me and my wife. Then, shop around to piece them together with Record groups and some custom parts.
And of course, my own paint job.
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Originally Posted by johnny99
Those billionaires have to spend their money somewhere.
One billionaire's choice of how to spend his money:
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For 7K I would get a BMC pro (I would get a colnago if I didn't have one) with record, cinelli ram and zip wheels (the total would be a little more than 7K though)