Have funds for new bike
03-20-12, 08:01 PM
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Have funds for new bike
Sold Lungavita and can't hold cash...
I have some ride-w-kids friendly 49/18 on my GT and now looking for some fast solo ride ( >85)
Have some ideas on ~$500 budget
1. Fuji League from Nashbar for $449. The only problem it's beautiful fork is not drilled. And to go for a new one will bring me out of budget. But it may worth it or..?
2. Kilo TT. (I would consider Pro but they're out of 57 - I will check the store tomorrow .. slim chance they have it on the floor)
3. Dawes SST-AL - I'm not a big fan of polished..but that's all they have...
Or else...
P.S.
I was amazed by the quality, components and smooth ride for the money of SE BP I bought for my wife recently... but even her against me to have it..those dragons...
I have some ride-w-kids friendly 49/18 on my GT and now looking for some fast solo ride ( >85)
Have some ideas on ~$500 budget
1. Fuji League from Nashbar for $449. The only problem it's beautiful fork is not drilled. And to go for a new one will bring me out of budget. But it may worth it or..?
2. Kilo TT. (I would consider Pro but they're out of 57 - I will check the store tomorrow .. slim chance they have it on the floor)
3. Dawes SST-AL - I'm not a big fan of polished..but that's all they have...
Or else...
P.S.
I was amazed by the quality, components and smooth ride for the money of SE BP I bought for my wife recently... but even her against me to have it..those dragons...
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03-20-12, 09:54 PM
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dawes if you're going to ride it into the ground, kilo if you're going to sell it in 6 months like a lot of us would/have
03-20-12, 10:05 PM
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sorry, i wrongly assumed you were talking about the sst-al, i forgot the sst existed. sorry, between the two go kilo or go home
03-20-12, 10:18 PM
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Oh boy...My bad.
You assumed right. Yes, I forgot about SST too..
SST-Al of course.
I bet I confused everybody.
However, in your opinion sst-AL is the bike to keep?
You assumed right. Yes, I forgot about SST too..
SST-Al of course.
I bet I confused everybody.
However, in your opinion sst-AL is the bike to keep?
03-20-12, 10:22 PM
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At the same time I looked closely at geometry and there is a chance that 55cm will fit my 6 feet (assuming I ride 56 road bike)...
I hope this Bike Direct store will have 55 frame to sit on tomorrow.
If so then TT Pro is a new player...
I hope this Bike Direct store will have 55 frame to sit on tomorrow.
If so then TT Pro is a new player...
03-20-12, 10:30 PM
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Honestly - save your money for something you'll keep or at least an improvement over the bikes you have now. Or a flipflop on the other side of your GTB.
Or consider getting a road. Jack of all trades.
Or consider getting a road. Jack of all trades.
03-20-12, 10:33 PM
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03-20-12, 10:41 PM
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I'm bored with them and do not want to improve anything. Like them as they are.
I have 6 pair of biking shoes and dozen of shirts. What else do i need...
... My wife has 3 bikes and my kids have 4 (or 5?)... nobody needs anything...
If I will not buy a bike this money will go for food, gas or will be lost in inflation...
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03-20-12, 11:10 PM
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Haha, you ended up getting the Premium Brew. I'd love to see pics, to see if the bike looks more or less goofy in person. 
Realistically though, I wouldn't want any of the bikes you listed. I'd much rather save the money or buy nice parts for my existing bikes.
If I were in the market for a SSFG, I'd rather save up for a Wabi. If I were forced to pick among the three choices you listed, I would say SST-AL (don't forget to change your OP since it's confusing).
There you go, problem solved.
Realistically though, I wouldn't want any of the bikes you listed. I'd much rather save the money or buy nice parts for my existing bikes.
If I were in the market for a SSFG, I'd rather save up for a Wabi. If I were forced to pick among the three choices you listed, I would say SST-AL (don't forget to change your OP since it's confusing).
There you go, problem solved.
03-21-12, 03:54 AM
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Haha, you ended up getting the Premium Brew. I'd love to see pics, to see if the bike looks more or less goofy in person.
Realistically though, I wouldn't want any of the bikes you listed. I'd much rather save the money or buy nice parts for my existing bikes.
If I were in the market for a SSFG, I'd rather save up for a Wabi. If I were forced to pick among the three choices you listed, I would say SST-AL (don't forget to change your OP since it's confusing).
Realistically though, I wouldn't want any of the bikes you listed. I'd much rather save the money or buy nice parts for my existing bikes.
If I were in the market for a SSFG, I'd rather save up for a Wabi. If I were forced to pick among the three choices you listed, I would say SST-AL (don't forget to change your OP since it's confusing).
SE BP looks awesome on good looking girl..(under good looking girl..girl on SE PB - don't matter...)... seriously.
03-21-12, 06:23 AM
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i ride the same frame myself & love it, so sure...why not. but no brakes or fw either & aesthetics are subjective & many find the league's red/black matchy-match thing a bit much...
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