Gawd, even I bought one today, and I live in the boonies.

I can't believe how much cr4p is in cycling magazines. All adds. Which is strange considering you can't buy any ***** anywhere so I don't know why they're advertising. Still I like the adds. Should have bought one of these ages ago. Good for the learnin.

You're right Hitchy, that is a nice spread of bikes Orbea's got in there. I wonder what would be better? And Orbea Vento with Veloce and Campy Vento's for 3.1k, or a Cannondale R900 with Veloce and Gimpy Parades for 3.2? Orbea might ride better, but Cannondale would be lighter. Guess ride would take precedent over weight for me out here.

Bizzare thing from that Orbea catalouge. 2 identical frames, one kitted out with a Campy component set and wheels, the other with Shimano 105 and R500 wheels. The Shimano is 0.27 kg lighter and $600 cheaper. Why (besides it looks better and has 1 extra cog) would you go for the campy stuff?