$10,000 to have any bike, what would you guys buy?
12-11-11, 07:02 AM
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Woodrup ROHLOFF tour frame with custom wheels and the best quality group set I can find.
12-11-11, 08:23 AM
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I could get a heart-stoppin' vintage steelie with 2k.
Then I'd spend the rest on this:
Then I'd spend the rest on this:
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12-11-11, 08:30 AM
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12-11-11, 08:44 AM
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Serotta or Lynskey, Custom made Ti, outfitted with your choice running gear. Can't go wrong.
I love my Ti road bike so much, I built a Ti hard tail to play in the woods with.
I love my Ti road bike so much, I built a Ti hard tail to play in the woods with.
12-11-11, 08:55 AM
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It's probably just me, but if I were going to spend 10K on a ride, I would go with three different 3K bikes and have some variety with my rides. A 10K bike isn't going to do anything to improve my riding to justify the expense.
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12-11-11, 09:11 AM
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a Guru Photon in exactly my size with a custom carbon lay up (why get something other than custom for this much?) with campy that goes to 11 (just because) and a set of these wheels.
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/whee...rbone-Ultimate
https://www.mavic.com/en/product/whee...rbone-Ultimate
12-11-11, 09:16 AM
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I'd probably go Ti, but if I went for carbon this would be the one:
You could be in the $10,000 range depending on how you set it up. You can play with all the options at Competitive Cyclist.
You could be in the $10,000 range depending on how you set it up. You can play with all the options at Competitive Cyclist.
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12-11-11, 09:28 AM
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If that were my budget, and I wasn't in a hurry, I'd order a 650B randonneuring bike from René Herse Cycles (now being made by Mike Kone in Boulder, CO). The wait is now a little over two and a half years, though. The price for a complete bike is around $10,500 depending on your options.
but the $19.00 plastic cages? Come on UC..
12-11-11, 09:55 AM
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for 10k I'd be going custom carbon or custom ti.
12-11-11, 10:05 AM
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12-11-11, 10:10 AM
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You and about 1000 other people...And if anybody spent anything close to 10 grand on that, to the head hospital they go. Though it is one hell of a nice bike, it is not unique, it is not special, and anything you can get at competitive cyclists, anybody else can get too.
12-11-11, 12:18 PM
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If that were my budget, and I wasn't in a hurry, I'd order a 650B randonneuring bike from René Herse Cycles (now being made by Mike Kone in Boulder, CO). The wait is now a little over two and a half years, though. The price for a complete bike is around $10,500 depending on your options.
12-11-11, 12:41 PM
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If you NEED custom geometry or want the joy of owning a custom bike, fair enough. I can see getting a Pegoretti or a custom Lynskey or what-have-you.
But really - a bike is essentially a bunch of tubes welded together. These small builders aren't getting any special tubing made just for them. So essentially, you are paying $6900 for a welder. And it isn't as if you are getting a really unique looking bike either.
Not to say that your choice is invalid, Brian - just that I don't get it. Each to their own, I suppose
12-11-11, 01:10 PM
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Since I already have a good performance bike and a good single speed, I think I'd go for custom classic steel build and Brent Steelman (Steelman Cycles) would be a serious consideration. His craftsmanship and artistry is just fabulous.
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12-11-11, 01:18 PM
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Still get change back from your $10k, or has the NoCom gone up in price? Last I looked they were around $6k.
If I had $10k burning a hole in my pocket & I had to spend it on one bike, I'd get a Crumpton w/ the internal Di2...and then use wheels I already owned, since new wheels would probably put that bike over budget.
If I had $10k burning a hole in my pocket & I had to spend it on one bike, I'd get a Crumpton w/ the internal Di2...and then use wheels I already owned, since new wheels would probably put that bike over budget.