The "Should I..." Thread
 

I'm indecisive. Are you?

Should I ditch the FTP build and buy a GTB complete for $750?

Yes.

I would jump for a GTB anyday over a FTP.... especially considering the soon to be ruined image and reputation of them from the horrendous builds yet to come from the nashbar sale.

Does anyone know the top tube length of a 54cm GTB?

Edit: Guy on PedalRoom says a 54cm GTB has a 56cm TT. Le bummers. Back to the FTP.

Should I...

Buy a new Affinity Lo Pro and move all of my existing stock/mediocre parts to it?
Buy another frame of equal quality to mine and save a little money on other upgrades.

Actually, just writing this helped. I don't need answers, but input helps :P

Also, I would definitely pick the GTB over the FTP.

What do you ride now?

I know! I'm just going to build the FTP, ride it, and sell it if I ever come across another good deal on a GTB or a Pulse. I don't want to push the limits with the TT length on the 54cm GTB.

Just use a 2cm shorter stem? It won't effect steering a noticeable amount like the worrywarts might say

I like this thread and I think it is a really good idea.

Should I...

Build up a new 2011 721 (when they come out) or buy a somewhat comparable complete bike from BD and upgrade the minor components? (crankset, bars, pedals, saddle, etc.) Note: I already have a Trek Earl worth ~$350 and a very nice Cannondale road bike, and I am by no means rich.

Currently a Motobecane Track. The problem is that it's too small for me (49 cm) and I want something twitchier; steeper angles, shorter wheelbase, etc.

I find those GTBs difficult to come across. Is the TT that much longer on the GTB?

I use a 70-80mm stem on a 54cm bike. That's already pretty short.

For my FTP I erred on the side of caution and got a 52, for which I can use a 100mm or so stem and probably feel ok.

Motobecane Team Track!

If they're ever in stock :\

Should I buy a CAAD 10 or build up a Bob Jackson Vigorelli?

I'd go for a CAAD 10 if I had the fund.

I always pick sw8 fixxays over road bikes for some reason, but I'd say CAAD 10 on this one.

Caad 10 with which group?

Either Rival or 105, I don't know yet. And neither of those will be happening to soon, but ya know, it's fun to think of what comes next. I might wait for the CAAD11...

should I buy another frame that I don't really need or not? and if I should, should I get an all city big block or try for a used bareknuckle?
gtb's look cool

This is a pretty good deal for RED and if steel isn't your thang, sell the frame and get a SuperSix or a SystemSix; both very good frames.

Get the SRAM!

wow, when was that thing added to the site?

It's been there a while, but I don't want to be afraid of tinkering with it. When something breaks on RED it'll be expensive. 105 is probably more n00b friendly ;D

Not sure...but I realized this was added not too long ago, which is a hell of deal for Di2.

This is the what I want though...Apex.

Tiagra 10 speed should be coming out soon, even more affordable.

http://road.cc/content/news/31511-sh...omponents-2012

I'm going to stick with the CAAD, I want prebuilt.

Should I...



...use 23c tires on Sun CR-18? I kind of want to say yes, but I am not sure...

should i buy a chrome Ivan backpack and a NY noose bike lock???

whoops already splurged out hehehe

If you already have jorts, yes.

gonna be a while till i can save for more flannel and wayfarers but it will be worth it. ill have extra time to care for my mustache while i listen to arcade fire and of montreal vinyls

Invest in a good lock if you commute with it a lot.

got a Ny 3000 U lock too. Looks like I'm set for a while.