Originally Posted by
bykemike
What did you get this year Vegan? You have some nice stuff in your forum list.
I think the only way I could afford a Yarak this year is frame only and build it up in stages, it is a stunning looking design and Ti is a forever frame.
I often run into a guy with a Lightspeed road bike, fairly vintage judging from the components, he is over 80 and bought this bike new and expects it will see him through just fine.
Thanks, I enjoy having and building up nice bikes. They bring me joy like people who own other fancy things.
This year I got the ultimate driving machine:
https://www.r-m.de/en-us/bikes/super...00466_04022629. I plan on doing a lot of commuting on it and also some solo touring because my time is limited and being able to go further and carry more is nice. I have honestly not been riding quite as much as I want and really not commuting often so this a way to get me back on it. Plus with this I can explore new routes to and from work and carry a ton of groceries home with me as well so I don't have to make additional trips and such.
I have also always kinda wanted a Rohloff hub and this is an excuse to get one and the E-14 system is quite nice. I don't plan on getting rid of any of my main bikes I just want something different and fun and this is a bike I have ridden a bunch in the past at work and have sold quite a few.