If you were buying a bike today.....what would be your pick????
08-31-13, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Astrozombie
Nothing as I have not earned it yet
- Did love that bike!
08-31-13, 07:52 AM
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Colnago Master Light. I've wanted one since the 90's
08-31-13, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by lenA
I'd start here abouts
Premium steel for me!
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08-31-13, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by AdelaaR
Why stop at $5K?
Trek Speed Concept 9.9
Trek Speed Concept 9.9
08-31-13, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SirHustlerEsq
This. I want Ykson wheels and tires though.
08-31-13, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by gsa103
Bike with integrated poop sock?
08-31-13, 11:55 AM
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I can think of several CF bikes I'd love to have, but at the end of the day, if I had cash in hand for a bike it'd be between a:
-Cannondale EVO
-Cannondale CAAD10
I know they are vastly different, but I love my CAAD10 so much. I'd just buy a new one for the sake of newer components and wheels. In fact, if I had 5K just for bikes in general, I'd buy myself a set of Lightweight Meilenstein wheels, S-Works Classic handlebars, Ritchey W260 stem, Ritchey Superlogic Seatpost, and a S-Works Romin saddle. That, or Campy Super Record EPS for my CAAD10.
Although I could really use a TT/Tri bike...
-Cannondale EVO
-Cannondale CAAD10
I know they are vastly different, but I love my CAAD10 so much. I'd just buy a new one for the sake of newer components and wheels. In fact, if I had 5K just for bikes in general, I'd buy myself a set of Lightweight Meilenstein wheels, S-Works Classic handlebars, Ritchey W260 stem, Ritchey Superlogic Seatpost, and a S-Works Romin saddle. That, or Campy Super Record EPS for my CAAD10.
Although I could really use a TT/Tri bike...
08-31-13, 02:49 PM
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If we are strictly talking around the $5k budget then I'd get one of these:
If budget was unlimited (crossing fingers I win the lottery) then I'd go a few steps up to this:
Being eyeballing a TT/Tri as my next bike to compete in some local Time Trials (for training) and to use in Tri's and the occasional Duathlon.
I'd get rid of the stock wheels and get some Tri-Spoke or some nice carbon HED racing wheels.
If budget was unlimited (crossing fingers I win the lottery) then I'd go a few steps up to this:
Being eyeballing a TT/Tri as my next bike to compete in some local Time Trials (for training) and to use in Tri's and the occasional Duathlon.
I'd get rid of the stock wheels and get some Tri-Spoke or some nice carbon HED racing wheels.
09-01-13, 01:13 AM
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so many to choose from, but I would look at custom...landshark, crumpton, or parlee to start.
09-01-13, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike F
Custom Ti Holland Exo-Grid, SR, with Enve all around (although the Di2 looks sweet)
Me too.
This is the one I test rode a few months ago.
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Or I'd ride around on this piece of art.
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09-01-13, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike F
If that was the case, I would still be riding my 1984 Schwinn Traveler - Did love that bike!
- Did love that bike!If I had $5k to spend on a new bike, I'd probably get a Lynskey.
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09-01-13, 12:02 PM
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The Kona Zone looks pretty good. Room for 32mm tires (or less with fenders), healthy bb drop, tapered steerer, 105 drivetrain for $1500.
09-01-13, 03:06 PM
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Bike today for $5K
I just did,
Volagi Liscio2 (the first carbon road bike with disc brakes) w/ Ultegra Di2
There is not a better value in new technology, endurance-mile comfort and good stiffness/raciness that stops on a dime! I love it!
Volagi Liscio2 (the first carbon road bike with disc brakes) w/ Ultegra Di2
There is not a better value in new technology, endurance-mile comfort and good stiffness/raciness that stops on a dime! I love it!
09-01-13, 03:39 PM
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I'd probably get another Roubaix .... I have a 2012 SL3 and have no reason to upgrade it.
Maybe I should spend the money on some Enve wheels and a Quarq power meter.
That should take care of 5 grand.
Maybe I should spend the money on some Enve wheels and a Quarq power meter.
That should take care of 5 grand.
09-01-13, 05:03 PM
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Well, I just built up a Van Dessel Rivet with Centaur. I am very happy with it, despite it rolling on old wheels. But WTH, if I'm spending imaginary money, might as well put Record and a set of Boras on that puppy.
