I have a problem
11-07-15 | 08:15 AM
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From: still above ground
Bikes: 2016 Specialized crosstrail comp disc
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?
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?
11-07-15 | 08:31 AM
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From: New Rochelle, NY
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
ride it.
Think of it this way----There are so many places to ride to, ans so little time.
Think of it this way----There are so many places to ride to, ans so little time.
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An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
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11-07-15 | 08:38 AM
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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?
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?
11-07-15 | 09:43 AM
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From: Long Beach
Bikes: Fitz randonneuse, Trek Superfly/AL, Tsunami SS, Bacchetta, HPV Speed Machine, Rans Screamer
The difference between a bike that is done and one that needs upgrades is a state of mind.
Choose your state carefully.
Choose your state carefully.
11-07-15 | 10:09 AM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
Not really a problem. Ride it just as it is for awhile and some new modification will come up that strikes your fancy. Always does.
Me, I'm just waiting for my spiffy new hand grips to come in. Should be here sometime next week.
Me, I'm just waiting for my spiffy new hand grips to come in. Should be here sometime next week.
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11-07-15 | 12:22 PM
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Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE
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.
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.
11-07-15 | 03:06 PM
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Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Go out and ride! Beyond that you could go N+1 and build up something you don't have.
11-07-15 | 06:34 PM
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From: Colorado
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?
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?
11-07-15 | 06:54 PM
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From: Southwestern Ontario
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)?!?
11-07-15 | 07:02 PM
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From: Seattle
Bikes: Kuota Ksano. Litespeed T5 gravel - brilliant!
+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)?!?
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)?!?
11-07-15 | 07:17 PM
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From: Colorado
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.
Last edited by ltxi; 11-07-15 at 07:39 PM.
11-07-15 | 09:08 PM
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got the climbing bug
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From: San Diego
Bikes: one for everything
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
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
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