Originally Posted by 55/Rad
The obvious question is - do you have something else to ride in the meantime?
I feel for you brother. One year ago at this time, I was working on a deal for a frame that I'd hoped would get built and ridden by the end of summer. The deal got done and I decided I wanted to get it painted while I acquired the rest of the components. Here it is 10 months later, and I'm still waiting on the paint. It's an even odds bet I'll get to ride it before this summer is over.
Getting something you really want does take some sacrifice but in the end, hopefully, it will be worth it. Good luck.
55/Rad
Thanks and yeah I've got an Allez A1.
When I got the call I actually thought of you and the paint job but didn't mention it in my thread (no need to be bitter or try to console myself at someone else's expense as I realize I'm not the only one who's ever waited on a bike). I looked at a number of bikes this spring but my limit is $2500 - I know if I could go up to $2750 or 3K there'd be loads of additional options but family, pedals, 3rd bike computer, etc and you get the idea...