You just won $10,000 playing the lottery...
10-07-09, 06:36 AM
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Dan Boxer custom randonneur frame/fork
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Ultegra SL compact drivetrain
DT hoops on King rear hub and SON20r front
Edelux internally wired lighting
custom front rack
Berthoud and Carradice luggage
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10,000 after taxes? I would move to las vegas quick as I could
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10-07-09, 06:54 AM
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Only 10k for my dream bike?
Not enough for a fully decked out Pinarello Dogma. As Gus (the second most famous groundhog in PA) would say: "keep on scratching"
Not enough for a fully decked out Pinarello Dogma. As Gus (the second most famous groundhog in PA) would say: "keep on scratching"
10-07-09, 07:27 AM
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yeah bautieri only $10,000 I knew it wouldn't encompass all wants...
just kind of figured $10k was a very high mark for alot of people...
bianchigirl... Vegas on $10k? is that based on your new luck? or moving $$$?
just kind of figured $10k was a very high mark for alot of people...
bianchigirl... Vegas on $10k? is that based on your new luck? or moving $$$?
10-07-09, 07:32 AM
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You gonna eat that?
If the whole $10k was truly not needed in my budget, I'd spend $1-2k on something nice and donate the rest to Habitat for Humanity.
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10-07-09, 08:01 AM
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I would not play the lottery and if I had 10K to blow, it wouldn't be on a bike. But that is not what the thread is about. Play along, have fun, that's what the internet is for. What would your $10K dream bike look like?
10-07-09, 08:57 AM
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Likely wouldn't buy a new bike. But it would allow me to ship one of mine to DC while I take a nice long riding-and-hockey vacation there.
10-07-09, 09:06 AM
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10K, that would get squirreled into the retirement account instantly.
And I doubt that it would pay for that Wright Van Cleve I've been lusting after.
But if I had to spend it, I'd probably buy an underseat rack for the Bacchetta, take it in to my LBS for a major tuneup, get some panniers, charge up the MasterCard and do a cross country tour.
And if I had money left over when I got to the other side, I'd go further.
And I doubt that it would pay for that Wright Van Cleve I've been lusting after.
But if I had to spend it, I'd probably buy an underseat rack for the Bacchetta, take it in to my LBS for a major tuneup, get some panniers, charge up the MasterCard and do a cross country tour.
And if I had money left over when I got to the other side, I'd go further.
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10-07-09, 09:29 AM
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this post had nothing to do with retirement or charity it was supposed to be about guilt free bicycle pleasure...
PS this will never happen for me as I don't play the Lotto... just a little fun with the 'net!
PS this will never happen for me as I don't play the Lotto... just a little fun with the 'net!
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10-07-09, 09:31 AM
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my $10k bike looks like a Davidson/SEVEN/Independent Fab. steel, top of line gruppo... <<<this is the question Shimano SRAM or Campy???
*the reality of this possible scenario would be split it two ways get a MTB and a rodie...
** this give you the chance to have 'that bike' in 20-30 years... some sick coveted one off custom... mmm... coveted...
*the reality of this possible scenario would be split it two ways get a MTB and a rodie...
** this give you the chance to have 'that bike' in 20-30 years... some sick coveted one off custom... mmm... coveted...
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Priced things out, and I'd still have a healthy amount left from $10k with my dream rando bike. The rest is going toward a Motobecane Immortal Ice, swap out the drops for a carbon TT wing/aero with 10spd D-A shifters on the aeros and invert carbon TT levers on the horns. Ksyrium SL wheelset and an SMP saddle. Rando is fun, but sometimes I just wanna go fast. Anything left over is going towards Assos FI.13 S5 clothing.
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10-07-09, 11:00 AM
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PUGSLEY!
It's one of those bikes I really, really want- but can never justify the cost vs. how much I'd use it.
That'd leave plenty of money to outfit myself for an entry in the Arrowhead 135.
And still a couple grand left over to jump on the first southbound plane out of Duluth right after the race to someplace warm where I can thaw out and consume adult beverages served in pineapples with little umbrellas in them.
It's one of those bikes I really, really want- but can never justify the cost vs. how much I'd use it.
That'd leave plenty of money to outfit myself for an entry in the Arrowhead 135.
And still a couple grand left over to jump on the first southbound plane out of Duluth right after the race to someplace warm where I can thaw out and consume adult beverages served in pineapples with little umbrellas in them.
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It would have to be the Merckx EMX 5 with DA 7900. Sweet Bike. I'd also condsider the EMX 3 with 7900. If I could split it up between 2 bikes I'd find 2 NOS MXLeaders or Corsa Extras and 7900.
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If it's for me only, I would buy a decent mountain bike (3000) a great road bike (5000) and spend the remainder on cycling clothes, helmet, tires, Garmin, carbon fiber water bottle cages, all the stuff I don't buy now.
If I can share, I would buy 4 new bikes (one for each member of our family).
If I can share, I would buy 4 new bikes (one for each member of our family).
10-07-09, 11:15 AM
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$10k huh? I like to do all sorts of riding, so I'd need to spread the love between 3 bikes: the MTB, the Commuter, the Racer.
the MTB:
Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe Full Suspension 29er - $2620
the Commuter (love my Soho for the $$$, but this bike is a beauty):
Trek Portland - $1699
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...land/portland/
the Racer:
Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Dura Ace - $5000
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...enuItemId=9256
Yeah, that should do it...and a couple hundred left over for toys....
the MTB:
Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe Full Suspension 29er - $2620
the Commuter (love my Soho for the $$$, but this bike is a beauty):
Trek Portland - $1699
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...land/portland/
the Racer:
Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Dura Ace - $5000
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...enuItemId=9256
Yeah, that should do it...and a couple hundred left over for toys....
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I'd need to research this a lot: I'd get custon touring wheels built by either Harris or Peter White and have a frame built around them. Bob Jackson? Atlantis?
However, a custom-built Bike Friday is very, very tempting.
However, a custom-built Bike Friday is very, very tempting.
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10-07-09, 11:32 AM
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Custom 29er MTB Ti frame for loooong hauls.
And the rest of the 10k after I bought the bike would be used to finance a run at the Great Divide Race!
After that I could die as a happy man.
And the rest of the 10k after I bought the bike would be used to finance a run at the Great Divide Race!
After that I could die as a happy man.
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I would agree with this one.
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As I am already more than happy with my current ride, not to mention the 2010 Sirrus Expert that I have on order, I would buy my wife this 2010 Specialized Ruby Expert for 3000.00 msrp,
and that would "allow" me to use the balance for what I really want, which is a Canon 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens $6400.00
I have lusted for this lens for sooooooooo long.
I currently shoot with a Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L IS USM. It's a great lens but with what I do, I always need more reach.
The balance should give is enough for a nice weekend getaway in my wife's favorite seacoast town of Ogunquit, ME along with a nice lobster dinner at our favorite seafood restaurant there.
Sounds like a win win situation to me. C'mon Powerball!
and that would "allow" me to use the balance for what I really want, which is a Canon 500mm f/4L IS USM Super Telephoto Lens $6400.00
I have lusted for this lens for sooooooooo long.
I currently shoot with a Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L IS USM. It's a great lens but with what I do, I always need more reach.The balance should give is enough for a nice weekend getaway in my wife's favorite seacoast town of Ogunquit, ME along with a nice lobster dinner at our favorite seafood restaurant there.
Sounds like a win win situation to me. C'mon Powerball!
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I like the way you guys play!!! this exactly the thing i was wanting to know!!!
pure lust!!!
No $3000 carbon bike for you guys!!! no savings no retirement no charity!!!
PURE BIKE PORN!!!
thinking polished stays, rest of frame white with black "Waterford" and polished forks...
black tires wrap and seat (etc etc)... this bike is also very high on my list!
pure lust!!!
No $3000 carbon bike for you guys!!! no savings no retirement no charity!!!
PURE BIKE PORN!!!
thinking polished stays, rest of frame white with black "Waterford" and polished forks...
black tires wrap and seat (etc etc)... this bike is also very high on my list!