Originally Posted by will dehne
rjkresse:
Your post is the full reason why I started this thread. I can afford any bike I want but my frugal German upbringing (and even more frugal Polish wife) put the breaks to it.
We are talking $5000 to $7000 and worse, I need to get rid of the C'dale which I am embarrassed to tell you what it cost with all the upgrades. (Good thing my wife does not read this forum)
Now, If I can convince my-selves that it saves my a*** on this trip, that would be another story. My comfort is not my top concern nor my wife's. She says, I do not have to go.
What about buying a steel of ti frame only and moving the components from the C-dale? The smoother ride will lead to less fatigue and average speed will maintain or improve. -OR-
The roubaix frame set retails for $1700
http://specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=9638