Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
I think having multiple bikes is good (obviously) and I'm a definite proponent of having bikes for different purposes. Some of this depends on how you ride, where you live, what paths are available..etc. I rely on my bikes for transportation, so I'd need at least two for when one has an issue. The Paramount is a beauty, and it's going to cost you a pretty penny to replace it if you decide you want another road bike some day...make sure you are ok with letting it go before making a mistake.
I don't ride my Merckx a whole lot because of how unique and special it is...but it makes it even more fun the few times I do ride it. Even though it's not my favorite ride, and it's the ride I use least, it will probably always be in my stable. If it ever leaves the stable, I'd have to know the buyer personally.
Thanks for the thought. I also rely on bikes for transportation, and while I drive around at the moment (disabled sticker from a recent surgery has its benefits) I'd like to get back on two wheels as soon as possible. I can understand your thought on the Merckx; this is kind of my opinion about the Paramount as well (i.e. it's a bike I could probably keep for the next 20 years).
Frame is a 53 btw. Seat post could go up a little more (and in fact, I think it has since that ride). I had been using the rule of thumb that "seatpost and stem should be around equal height" for standard road bike geometries.
Originally Posted by
RobbieTunes
That's what friends do, find ways to spend each other's money.
this is the best bike friend description I've ever heard.
As for the fit: I think the fit may be OK. I plan on test riding a few of my friend's bikes to compare both the fit and the feel of the ride. I think I'm more concerned about my fear of riding nice high end bikes.