Hipcycler

Old car guys often times have two machines....a cruiser and a hot rod. One is designed for fun and daily cruising, the other is more of a speed-exclusive machine.

Well, I'm thinking about a hot rod.
It makes no sense really, I know.

But after accomplishing my goal of a century this season, I have come to realize that of the two types of riding, I prefer shorter, faster rides occasionally, with regular training rides during the week.

My thought is that I could ride my Klein for it's third season next season for the daily driver rides where comfort matters more. But then on days when I plan to just push it and ride faster, I could bring out the hot rod....perhaps something like a Bianchi Luna or some other such carbon-light, racy looking, over-priced wheels ride that just looks fast.

If I save some money over winter I could maybe buy a second bike or have one built like this come spring.

Thoughts?

Patriot

Dude, go for the Pinny you so eloquently drooled over in the past. You know you want her, you know you must have her. And the wife? Well, she can sleep on the couch, right?

Hipcycler

Patriot....you're right....the PINNY!!!

Ahhhhhh, the Pinny.

Look, everyone has to have something to throw money at.
Like I said, it's not practical, but what does that have to do with anything here, right?

CastIron

Now you're talkin.

Pitbull

If you can afford it, go for it. I sure wish I could. Someday.

Talewinds

I do it, and I like it. My Trek offers all day in the saddle comfort, and the Pinarello is strictly for road/ group rides and has no aerobars. My Kestrel is not comfortable, but it is fast, effortless speed for short distance triathlons.

hi565

man...you are SUCH bad influence!

Kimbercop

Ya'Know, you're a guy who professes to be in love with Pinarello's, and then you mention a Bianchi??? (No dis to Bianchi's). I am appalled at you Mr. Hip, and dont think I ever want to bring my Pinny out to play with you. You know, there are some that talk the talk, but fail to walk the walk...

Watch the spinning watch, you are getting sleepy, your eyelids are getting heavier and...

I see a Paris Carbon in your future

daytonian

Get the Luna

The Knave can ride his Murray w/sweats and 20 year old Keds.

Hipcycler is pimpin his white carbon Bianci Luna with
white / silver Giro Atmos
white / silver Oakleys
white / black combo shirt
white / silver gloves
black shorts
silver Sidis

goldfish

do it, hip, get the pinny. you will love it, and honestly, i don't think you'll regret it even a little bit.

DXchulo

Do I have to post this picture again?



You know you want it, Hip.

caloso

Yes, you are crazy.

Why anyone would have a bike for road racing,




triathlons,




long relaxing rides,




and commuting?




I mean, that's just crazy talk!

Kimbercop

Ok,, having never seen the Luna, I just have to say-

DAMN THATS HOT!!

Still, get the Paris Carbon

pmseattle

There's nothing crazy about getting another bike. As a matter of fact, you'll also need to be thinking about a bike for loaded touring, another one with grocery panniers, a full-suspension mountain bike for riding trails, and a dedicated rain bike. Not to mention a cargo bike for carrying larger items. And it's a good idea to have a cyclocross bike or hardtail mountain bike if you want to ride those unpaved roads that don't really require full suspension.

Surferbruce

the o7 pinarello's are looking so hot. hang some record on it and some boras and you're in.

cycle17

Get the Pinarello Hip!! GET THE PINNY!!!

Bacciagalupe

You asked for it...

IMO if you're going to have more than one bike, they should be fairly distinct and used for different purposes. E.g. a beat-up old one-speed beater for commuting, and a road bike. Or, one MTB, one roadie. Or, a TT bike, and another road bike for club rides. If that's the plan, go for it. But if you're looking for two road bikes, well...

Unless you're racing, the performance differences between two road bikes will be fairly minor. You're unlikely to even notice it on a short ride. Training and losing weight from the ol' midsection will give you a better performance boost than buying a whole new (expensive) bike.

If your current bike fits and is mechanically sound but youre going to buy the super-expensive bike anyway, just do it and forget about rationalizations. You're buying it because you want a flashy bike, end of story. Use that as your regular ride, and keep your current one either as a backup, a spare, for inclement weather, or sell it off.

botto 

What's a "Pinny"?

Never heard of one. Sounds like a fredmobile.

Have you thought about a Pinarello?






or an Oppy... I mean Opera

cycle17

The red Pinarello is a beauty despite it's age. Except for the downtube shifters. What size is it? If it's a 55,56 or 57cm, I think you should buy a new one and ship that to my address, which I'll PM you!

botto 

Dude, that red Pinarello is a mere 30-40 mins down I-95 from you. Why don't you drive down and pick it up yourself.

I just don't think a Mystic Velo kit would really match it.

curiouskid55

You's be missing something if you didnt look at the Look 585 w Chorus. Its what all the speedy rich kids ride out here.

hi565

ohhh competition...

mollusk

I am going to throw a curveball into this discussion. Since Hip lives in Wisconsin he could go directly to the source of Waterfords and have them build a custom bike that would be uber-OCP. Well, not quite as hyper-OCP as a Vanilla or a custom IF or Calfee, but WAY up there.

Patriot

Yeah, but you's be not understanding the Hipster. He's not in it just for the money and speed. He's in it for the class as well. Oh, the Vanity.

hi565

oh wait...forget about all those!!!


You need to get a custom IF...Now...NOW I TELL YA!

I went on a tour of the factory, and well its amazing...