Want another road bike?
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Want another road bike?
I was just cleaning my fave road bike in prep for tomorrow's ride and was thinking I dodged the n+1 bullet when I resisted buying another bike this past week. It wasn't even a new bike but a slightly older frameset, just different and distinctive from what I have now. It's not like I'm unsatisfied with my bike as I am extremely happy with my number one bike, and I still really enjoy riding all of my bikes.
But this got me to wondering how often folks here are buying new bikes. How often are you adding to your stable or replacing one of your steeds? What is the motivation? Just want something fresh and new or did you want to upgrade?
But this got me to wondering how often folks here are buying new bikes. How often are you adding to your stable or replacing one of your steeds? What is the motivation? Just want something fresh and new or did you want to upgrade?
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Just replaced my existing Ti frame for a Merlin Works CR. Used but a 1/2 lb lighter and like new condition. Rides so much better. I love the incremental improvements. The only thing I could do for my CF short of wireless electronic shifting when it is available would be a sub-800g frame. That would save me a pound on the CF bike. Maybe I should start looking.
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I bought an allez frameset and built it up as a race bike a couple weeks ago.
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I buy a new race bike every couple seasons to replace the one I have just broken in a crash.
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I buy a new road bike every 3-5 years. I keep my old ones so I've got several. I also get a speciality bike every couple of years like a tri/TT, FG, CX, SS with straight bars, mountain, and recently a beach cruiser. For some reason my garage doesn't have a lot of space now.
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I have decided I want a scrappy weather/winter bike and have been looking at the Novara Strada with disc brakes. 5800 105, TRP twin piston disc brakes and able to handle a much wider tire than the 25 I shoe horn into my current bike. May have to sell the MTB to get it but I don't ride it much any ways. Should have never sold my aluminum bike.
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I replace my road bike every 35 or so years, whether it needs replacement or not .
Seriously, since I got serious about riding in high school, I bought a Trek road bike the year I graduated (1978), I'm still using it as a winter commuter. Then in 2009 I gave in to peer pressure from my friend and bought a fixed gear. In late 2013 I ordered a custom Steve Rex built to be my dream bike (custom geometry, polished SS lugs, chainstay and fork crown, Record EPS) - took delivery in May 2014, and been riding it ever since. Lately I've been thinking of finally replacing the Trek with a titanium "winter commuter" (something like a Lynskey Urbanskey or a Seven). since the Trek never quite fit as well as it should (which became glaringly obvious once I started riding the Steve Rex. Oh, and sometime around 1993, my wife and I bought a Santana tandem, but stopped riding it after a couple of years, because it was really never very comfortable for either of us.
Seriously, since I got serious about riding in high school, I bought a Trek road bike the year I graduated (1978), I'm still using it as a winter commuter. Then in 2009 I gave in to peer pressure from my friend and bought a fixed gear. In late 2013 I ordered a custom Steve Rex built to be my dream bike (custom geometry, polished SS lugs, chainstay and fork crown, Record EPS) - took delivery in May 2014, and been riding it ever since. Lately I've been thinking of finally replacing the Trek with a titanium "winter commuter" (something like a Lynskey Urbanskey or a Seven). since the Trek never quite fit as well as it should (which became glaringly obvious once I started riding the Steve Rex. Oh, and sometime around 1993, my wife and I bought a Santana tandem, but stopped riding it after a couple of years, because it was really never very comfortable for either of us.
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Every 2-3 years for me, but I don't always sell the old ones. I still have the last 3 bikes, from 2010, 2012, and 2015. I sold my 2008 bike in 2011. It has been more of what I would call a "technology refresh" each time more than an "upgrade," with the latest being the switch to Di2.
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Every 2-3 years for me, but I don't always sell the old ones. I still have the last 3 bikes, from 2010, 2012, and 2015. I sold my 2008 bike in 2011. It has been more of what I would call a "technology refresh" each time more than an "upgrade," with the latest being the switch to Di2.
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I own just one road bike. My poor man's n+1 formula stands for interchangeability: if something goes a little bit wonky (mechanical issues), spare bike has to be prepared for a ride instantly while main one idles waiting for spare parts or under maintenance.
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My Synapse is just entry level carbon and is getting old. It has even developed an incurable creaking noise. I have ordered a new road bike, an Orbea Avant with Di2 and (gasp!) disc brakes. I will keep the old one as an emergency reserve, plus, I am attached to it.
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I buy one when I want one. Life is too short.
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I have decided I want a scrappy weather/winter bike and have been looking at the Novara Strada with disc brakes. 5800 105, TRP twin piston disc brakes and able to handle a much wider tire than the 25 I shoe horn into my current bike. May have to sell the MTB to get it but I don't ride it much any ways. Should have never sold my aluminum bike.
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Continuing on the Novara train, my girlfriend bought a Divano with Sora 8speed components a few years back, and we recently upgraded to 105 10 speed, and for the money I say that is a fantastic bike. Its not the lightest thing ever, but we now have it closer to 19lbs. You could throw it off a cliff and still be able to ride it the frame is so durable.
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After I bought my used Derosa Merak, I haven't had a want or need to buy any other bike. It has its own character that I get along with and never grow tired of. I just sold my Bianchi Axis after 6 yrs to just go the minimalist route.
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I bought a new road bike about a year ago. The previous one lasted 3 years. I wanted to go from Aluminum to Carbon. I doubt that I will get another one any time soon. Once I get attached, I see no need to get another one. I was still riding my mtb that I bought in 1993 until a few weeks ago. I finally broke down and got a new 29er. I converted my old mtb to a hybrid as I was too attached to sell it. As far as road bikes go I see no need to ever own more than 1. I live in Florida so a winter bike is not necessary. I would also have trouble riding more than 1 road bike. I am ocd about things like that.
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buy when the bug hits, when I stop watching bike porn I'm able to stay clear
working at a bike exchange helps, but now I have access to a bmx, which is a bike type I don't own...
working at a bike exchange helps, but now I have access to a bmx, which is a bike type I don't own...
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I have 2 very nice bikes of which my capabilities are not worthy; so I don't worry about the equipment; I just ride. When these bikes get beat-up and worn-out, then I'll think of refreshing or replacing them. Until then, just ride.
Working on the engine is the only thing that will improve my riding experience. If and when I do get another bike, it'll only be because i want to return to the simplicity and directness of downtube shifters and such. The plethora of modern frills and gizmos are detracting from the cycling experience; not enhancing it.
Working on the engine is the only thing that will improve my riding experience. If and when I do get another bike, it'll only be because i want to return to the simplicity and directness of downtube shifters and such. The plethora of modern frills and gizmos are detracting from the cycling experience; not enhancing it.
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I ride a 2003 Calfee and have no desire to replace it. My next bike will be a mountain bike because I am surrounded by mountain bike trails. It would take a huge improvement in technology for me to upgrade my road bike.