I won the Lottery!!
06-12-13, 05:24 AM
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I won the Lottery!!
Well, not exactly 
Actually, I just got word from my realtor that we officially closed today; my house finally sold! I should receive my net by Friday.
So, a windfall of sorts. My question for all of you: instead of being thrifty and responsible with that windfall (let's call it $30,000 for our purposes here), what bike-related goodies would you buy if you could afford to go on a spending spree?
I'd buy this, for starters:
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Have fun - remember, in this scenario, there's no need for second-guessing, buyer's remorse or disapproving looks from your SO; it's found money, and found money is for crazy, stupid stuff
DD
Actually, I just got word from my realtor that we officially closed today; my house finally sold! I should receive my net by Friday.
So, a windfall of sorts. My question for all of you: instead of being thrifty and responsible with that windfall (let's call it $30,000 for our purposes here), what bike-related goodies would you buy if you could afford to go on a spending spree?
I'd buy this, for starters:
Have fun - remember, in this scenario, there's no need for second-guessing, buyer's remorse or disapproving looks from your SO; it's found money, and found money is for crazy, stupid stuff
DD
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Congrats Jeff! Yes....that green Colnago first. And then, this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bruce-Gordon...item3f25e0cc62
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bruce-Gordon...item3f25e0cc62
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But first...I'd buy this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cinelli-Supe...item20d3d6f110
why not all of them?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cinelli-Supe...item20d3d6f110
why not all of them?
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congratulations! Next stop: a new house with a big garage converted to bike cave
I'd buy a wicked touring rig, or better yet, have one build, and take a really long tour.
I'd buy a wicked touring rig, or better yet, have one build, and take a really long tour.
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Lottery win!!! - Titanium - I would be drawn like a magnet (I know it's not really magnetic) to titanium. I'm thinking Colnago, I'm thinking DeRosa, I'm thinking OMAS.
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I'd take several months off work and go on a long bike tour.
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Scott: Thanks! As for your choice: yes, please
Add tickets to the premier of "Rush", too! September's a long ways away...
DD
Add tickets to the premier of "Rush", too! September's a long ways away...
DD
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Too bad Titaniumrush doesn't sound half as good as goldrush, but yes, that would be my choice as well. Just saw a to-die-for titanium tourer with a Rohloff at the LBS...
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Congrats! I'd treat myself to a custom frame (Singer, Herse)?
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Ooh - here's another one I'd snatch up:
DD
DD
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I like how a number of people are leaning towards the "money is freedom to travel" bent. I get that, too!
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DD,
Here you go, these are in another BF thread running now:https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...%29-everything Just imagine the "father " part or make something up, seems to be right up your alley, I'd love to watch you twitch
as you try to resist doing your drillium magic on these gems
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Bill
Here you go, these are in another BF thread running now:https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...%29-everything Just imagine the "father " part or make something up, seems to be right up your alley, I'd love to watch you twitch
as you try to resist doing your drillium magic on these gems.Bill
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You would be making a fine choice.
Great riding framesets/bicycles and the paint on this one is quite restrained compared to mine/most.
As for a touring bicycle, I would make a very fast call to arrange a slot in Mitch Pryor's MAP Randonneur Fall build cycle.
From his website:
Great riding framesets/bicycles and the paint on this one is quite restrained compared to mine/most.
As for a touring bicycle, I would make a very fast call to arrange a slot in Mitch Pryor's MAP Randonneur Fall build cycle.
From his website:
06-12-13, 05:59 AM
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But first...I'd buy this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cinelli-Supe...item20d3d6f110
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cinelli-Supe...item20d3d6f110
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Congratulations Jeff. The wealthy can afford to be different than the rest of us.
Go out on a limb...
Go out on a limb...
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Grady, you're right - have to get on that waiting list! I saw a beautiful MAP at Velo Cult when I visited PDX for the Handmade Bike Show. The details were astounding and I don't think I could find a cooler, modern touring rig.
Bill: wow, $14,000! Well, I'd still have $26,000 left, right? What the hell
Wrap 'em up, Richard!
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Bill: wow, $14,000! Well, I'd still have $26,000 left, right? What the hell
Wrap 'em up, Richard!
DD
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I would almost go custome. Perhaps a sexy mixte or see if someone like Bishop would build me a Hetchins/Hellenic frame with a Bates fork.
But then again a good looking young guy like you might want a nice Italian inspired tandem to go cruising for a cycling minded young lady.
But then again a good looking young guy like you might want a nice Italian inspired tandem to go cruising for a cycling minded young lady.
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just to see your hands twitch as you try and resist drillium's siren callBill
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A trip to Italy where I would scour the scambios for the elusive cambio corsa Cinelli. I want to look like this guy (although he is sporting a Paris Roubaix).
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Grady, you're right - have to get on that waiting list! I saw a beautiful MAP at Velo Cult when I visited PDX for the Handmade Bike Show. The details were astounding and I don't think I could find a cooler, modern touring rig.
Bill: wow, $14,000! Well, I'd still have $26,000 left, right? What the hell
Wrap 'em up, Richard!
DD
Bill: wow, $14,000! Well, I'd still have $26,000 left, right? What the hell
Wrap 'em up, Richard!
DD
Thanks goodness.
I'll be visiting my niece at Lewis and Clark this fall near Portland and I am not sure I could practice enough restraint without getting out of there without a MAP on order.
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You didn't say it had to be vintage:
But, it does have lugs.
But, it does have lugs.