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I have a problem
You see, my bike is as nearly perfect as I could hope.
It looks great, it's comfortable, All systems are functioning flawlessly. The upgrades and modifications have all worked to improve my endurance, speed, and comfort. I am proud of it, love riding it, and look forward to going farther to explore new places. So what's the problem? There is nothing left to do to it. It's done. Perfectly suited to my needs, desires, and taste. It wants for nothing. So now what? |
N+1, get another one to work on.
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ride it.
Think of it this way----There are so many places to ride to, ans so little time. |
Originally Posted by avidone1
(Post 18301229)
You see, my bike is as nearly perfect as I could hope.
It looks great, it's comfortable, All systems are functioning flawlessly. The upgrades and modifications have all worked to improve my endurance, speed, and comfort. I am proud of it, love riding it, and look forward to going farther to explore new places. So what's the problem? There is nothing left to do to it. It's done. Perfectly suited to my needs, desires, and taste. It wants for nothing. So now what? |
Just enjoy your creation.
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Buy a real road racing bike with drop bars.
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The difference between a bike that is done and one that needs upgrades is a state of mind.
Choose your state carefully. |
That really is First World Problem. One sympathises.
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Originally Posted by avidone1
(Post 18301229)
You see, my bike is as nearly perfect as I could hope.
Me, I'm just waiting for my spiffy new hand grips to come in. Should be here sometime next week. |
Buy a new one, right away. You know that.
As for the "finished" bike: Consider a custom paint job. Maybe look up some parts prototypers and have some one-off custom pieces designed and fabricated---stuff no one else in the world will have. If absolutely everything else fails: Ride it until some part wears out, and then buy the newer, shiny, lighter, but possibly in no way better "latest development." It is a sad day indeed when a person with a perfect bicycle is reduced to actually riding it. My heart bleeds for you. |
Go out and ride! Beyond that you could go N+1 and build up something you don't have.
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Originally Posted by avidone1
(Post 18301229)
You see, my bike is as nearly perfect as I could hope.
It looks great, it's comfortable, All systems are functioning flawlessly. The upgrades and modifications have all worked to improve my endurance, speed, and comfort. I am proud of it, love riding it, and look forward to going farther to explore new places. So what's the problem? There is nothing left to do to it. It's done. Perfectly suited to my needs, desires, and taste. It wants for nothing. So now what? |
Originally Posted by FBinNY
(Post 18301249)
ride it.
Think of it this way----There are so many places to ride to, ans so little time. If it's working for you, why would you be thinking about another bike etc etc rather than riding? Never understood the "n+1" obsession, but I guess that's just me. I can see making a change or getting something else for specific reasons, but other than that ... isn't the point to ride the bloody thing(s)?!? |
Originally Posted by badger1
(Post 18302315)
+1000
If it's working for you, why would you be thinking about another bike etc etc rather than riding? Never understood the "n+1" obsession, but I guess that's just me. I can see making a change or getting something else for specific reasons, but other than that ... isn't the point to ride the bloody thing(s)?!? |
Originally Posted by cale
(Post 18302326)
I'll clue you in... So little time so many different ways to ride. Haha
Much truth in that. Road bike, mountain bike, vintage tourer for an occasional spin, and thinkin' about/will most likely be soon picking up a fendered cruiser for bad weather/winter utility use. Same reason I have a 4x4 truck and a GT sedan and wife has a manual transmission sports coupe as her daily driver. |
Originally Posted by cale
(Post 18302326)
I'll clue you in... So little time so many different ways to ride. Haha
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ride the $hit out of it!!!
Want more "gear" get some bibs, shoes, gloves for all kits. After you get a kit per day of the week, can move onto GoPros and mounts, Garmins |
Originally Posted by badger1
(Post 18302447)
And I'll "clue you in" ... thanks for re-stating the obvious. Appreciate it.
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