The $23,000 bike
11-01-06, 09:49 PM
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The $23,000 bike
anybody else see that groupe de tete bike in bicycling mag? $23,000 grand... pretty insane.
11-01-06, 10:01 PM
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And if I had money to burn I would have it, Yes I would.
11-01-06, 10:03 PM
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Instead, I'll take three really nice bikes and all the kit I could ever want.
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I would spend it on lipo to take away every ounce of body fat so I could climb like a madman.
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Originally Posted by Snicklefritz
I would spend it on lipo to take away every ounce of body fat so I could climb like a madman.
A staff infection really isn't that bad.
11-01-06, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by terry b
And yougly to boot.
11-01-06, 10:27 PM
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That whole gold bling pimp crack hoe look just doesn't work for me.
Sorry, but gold trim doesn't belong on a bicycle, it belongs on a '76 white El Dorado.
Sorry, but gold trim doesn't belong on a bicycle, it belongs on a '76 white El Dorado.
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aren't they copper accents?
Also, where infused in that bike build, it served a functional purpose.
Lastly, I do want those brakes, those things look awesome.
Also, where infused in that bike build, it served a functional purpose.
Lastly, I do want those brakes, those things look awesome.
11-02-06, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by terry b
That whole gold bling pimp crack hoe look just doesn't work for me.
Sorry, but gold trim doesn't belong on a bicycle, it belongs on a '76 white El Dorado.
Sorry, but gold trim doesn't belong on a bicycle, it belongs on a '76 white El Dorado.
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Originally Posted by terry b
That whole gold bling pimp crack hoe look just doesn't work for me.
Sorry, but gold trim doesn't belong on a bicycle, it belongs on a '76 white El Dorado.
Sorry, but gold trim doesn't belong on a bicycle, it belongs on a '76 white El Dorado.
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Originally Posted by gearmeout
anybody else see that groupe de tete bike in bicycling mag? $23,000 grand... pretty insane.
Still looking for that "best offseason EVER" article?
I thought Bike Forums was supposed to replace all that marketing swill....
11-02-06, 07:41 AM
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You guys still read Bicycling magazine?
Still looking for that "best offseason EVER" article?
I thought Bike Forums was supposed to replace all that marketing swill....
Still looking for that "best offseason EVER" article?
I thought Bike Forums was supposed to replace all that marketing swill....
11-02-06, 08:16 AM
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I am just getting into cycling so I got a subscription on ebay for around $4.00.
Hey, wait a minute...now that i think about it, my statement doesn't support why I should get the mag but why not to get it: what are they selling me that is worth $4.00 per year?
Hey, wait a minute...now that i think about it, my statement doesn't support why I should get the mag but why not to get it: what are they selling me that is worth $4.00 per year?
11-02-06, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by gearmeout
anybody else see that groupe de tete bike in bicycling mag? $23,000 grand... pretty insane.
11-02-06, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ih8lucky13
Hell Lipo is a lot cheaper if you go to the Domincan, who cares that the Doctor might actually not have credentials when you can spend your saved money on more stuff.
A staff infection really isn't that bad.
A staff infection really isn't that bad.
If it's one thing I've learned from seeing those patients, it's that you get what you pay for. If a surgeon is willing to do a procedure for 1/4 the price of anyone else, there may be some important steps missing...
Sorry, I digress.
For $23K that bike is just a little too Elvis. All the copper accents and stuff just kill it.
Instead, I'll take a Paris Carbon with Bora Ultras and full Record, and a TT bike, and a 'cross bike, and a fixie, and a vacation where I can use all of them.
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11-02-06, 10:06 PM
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Wait: you just got back from a cycling vacation and you just bought a new Pinny. Bastard.
11-03-06, 07:00 AM
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I can't see spending more than about $5k on a bike... for $5k I could pick up a QS-2S frame built with Ritchey WCS bits + full SRAM Force, Ksyrium ES wheelset, a top-end saddle and enough money for a six month supply of clif bars let over.