I chalk it up to the fact that I've only been into cycling since right around whenever my BF "join date" is, which means nearly every bike I purchase is a wholly new experience... but Yes, I've had the feeling more than a few times. Put on CL, try to break even, and on to the next!
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera