Ordered a 2015 Cervelo S3
02-04-15, 08:30 PM
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Ordered a 2015 Cervelo S3
I can't wait for it to get here. It was time to upgrade from my completely upgraded 2007 Fuji SL1. Will post pics when it gets here.
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What gruppo?
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Bet it looks just like this one. R3 Road Bike - Cervélo
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Oooops, yes he did! I'll leave my incorrect link up, remind myself to be more tolerant....
02-05-15, 05:13 AM
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It was hard to kind of "let go" of my Fuji.. that bike was/is awesome. Kind of hard to realize that nobody wanted to buy a 2007 bad ass bike that was completely upgraded. I ended up getting only 1K for it. I swear I had at least $4k in upgrades way back in 2009... Oh well... now I just need to start scoping out some new rides!
02-05-15, 09:14 AM
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Let that be a lesson for you (and lots of other folks too). You can't make a sow's ear into a silk purse. It is kind of like having the most expensive house in the neighborhood with the same floor plan as everybody else, just fancier doo-dads. You won't get your money out of it. No matter what you did to that bike, it was still a Fuji SL-1 in folks' minds. The SL-1 LEs are selling right now for $1100. You were lucky to get what you did for it. Upgrading a mediocre frame has to be just for your pleasure, not for resale value. Or do it in a way that you can take the upgrades with you to your next bike, like special wheels. That makes some sense.
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Let that be a lesson for you (and lots of other folks too). You can't make a sow's ear into a silk purse. It is kind of like having the most expensive house in the neighborhood with the same floor plan as everybody else, just fancier doo-dads. You won't get your money out of it. No matter what you did to that bike, it was still a Fuji SL-1 in folks' minds. The SL-1 LEs are selling right now for $1100. You were lucky to get what you did for it. Upgrading a mediocre frame has to be just for your pleasure, not for resale value. Or do it in a way that you can take the upgrades with you to your next bike, like special wheels. That makes some sense.
But I'm happy to get the new bike!!
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You should be! And I have to say, sorry if I sounded preachy before. Just trying to make my point. You took it pretty well.
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Congrats on the purchase sweet bike. Know how you feel WXGUSSER, just ordered my new bike and waiting on arrival. Awesome feeling isnt it.
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What's the weather like? Will you be able to ride it when it comes in or do you have to wait?
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I'm glad to also see you are realistic about the value of your old bike. I'm amazed on what people think an older, or even a year old, bike is worth. EBay,CL, and other places are filled with offers at inflated prices. What's funny is some are ridiculous and the owner is saying "price is firm."
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I test rode a 51cm.. and with running shoes... the new bike felt good.. but without proper attire, I just rode it to ride it. I'm getting a 54...
It was hard to kind of "let go" of my Fuji.. that bike was/is awesome. Kind of hard to realize that nobody wanted to buy a 2007 bad ass bike that was completely upgraded. I ended up getting only 1K for it. I swear I had at least $4k in upgrades way back in 2009... Oh well... now I just need to start scoping out some new rides!
It was hard to kind of "let go" of my Fuji.. that bike was/is awesome. Kind of hard to realize that nobody wanted to buy a 2007 bad ass bike that was completely upgraded. I ended up getting only 1K for it. I swear I had at least $4k in upgrades way back in 2009... Oh well... now I just need to start scoping out some new rides!
