Looked at new bikes yesterday and prices weren't as much as I thought
05-15-18, 01:11 PM
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Looked at new bikes yesterday and prices weren't as much as I thought
I bought my Kuota Kredo over 10 years ago now, and I know how much it cost. I was walking around in Brooklyn and was going past R&A cycles and thought I'd look in, expecting some of these beautiful new bikes to cost a fortune, but was surprised to see the prices were about the same or less as I paid many years ago for the same level of components. 105 or Ultegra were the same, Campy was a bit more on the few with Campy. The frames themselves looked beautiful. Cervelo, Pinarello, BMC, Bianchi, Colnago, and a few others all looked reasonably priced. I'm sure going all out on a bike would still add up, but stock bikes looked good.
Did someone say N+1? My wife would kill me.
Did someone say N+1? My wife would kill me.
05-15-18, 02:35 PM
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You need a new bike! Get one now! 
05-15-18, 02:37 PM
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By all means. Lets make sure to enlarge this thread so manufactures know we're will to pay more!
05-15-18, 06:41 PM
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In many instances you will get a better ride on a well designed aluminium framed bike, than on some budget carbon framed bike.
05-16-18, 03:34 AM
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Examples?
As an owner of an ALU CAAD 12 I completly agree with your statement. But are there any other examples that spring to mind. Particularly bikes which are more endurance oriented.
05-16-18, 04:04 AM
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I bought my Kuota Kredo over 10 years ago now, and I know how much it cost. I was walking around in Brooklyn and was going past R&A cycles and thought I'd look in, expecting some of these beautiful new bikes to cost a fortune, but was surprised to see the prices were about the same or less as I paid many years ago for the same level of components. 105 or Ultegra were the same, Campy was a bit more on the few with Campy. The frames themselves looked beautiful. Cervelo, Pinarello, BMC, Bianchi, Colnago, and a few others all looked reasonably priced. I'm sure going all out on a bike would still add up, but stock bikes looked good.
Did someone say N+1? My wife would kill me.
Did someone say N+1? My wife would kill me.
Forget N+1, if you haven't jumped on the indoor smart trainer bandwagon, consider doing so. For the first time in history, weekend warriors can get into a structured training program without hiring a coach. Don't bother getting another chassis. Upgrade the engine instead!
05-16-18, 06:19 AM
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The aluminium versions of the Trek Emonda and Trek Domane are probably the best examples of bikes that are suitable as an endurance oriented bike with the right setup.
05-16-18, 06:33 AM
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In 1997 I bought my Raleigh R700 for $1200 (still have it). Easton Elan alu frame, carbon fork, 600 (Ultegra) group.
21 years later I have my eye on a '17 Fuji Roubaix 1.2 LE on sale for $899 at Performance. Ultegra 6800 group.
21 years later I have my eye on a '17 Fuji Roubaix 1.2 LE on sale for $899 at Performance. Ultegra 6800 group.
05-16-18, 07:43 AM
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Yeah. the Roubaix is a nice bike and the baby blue color on the 1.2 LE is kind of nice. Will match a retro 1970's wedding suit ...
But its still a very aggresive geometry no?
But its still a very aggresive geometry no?
05-16-18, 07:57 AM
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It's just a classic racing geometry, the way I like it. The A6-SL frame is actually very nice. Advertised weight is 1290g, 8g lighter than a CAAD12. The only reason I haven't bought it yet is because I don't need a new bike. But it's pulling me in. The last four days I've told myself I'll sleep on it and make a decision in the morning haha
05-16-18, 10:18 AM
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Pressure from direct-to-consumer brands are keeping prices down to earth, at least for entry level carbon.
Forget N+1, if you haven't jumped on the indoor smart trainer bandwagon, consider doing so. For the first time in history, weekend warriors can get into a structured training program without hiring a coach. Don't bother getting another chassis. Upgrade the engine instead!
Forget N+1, if you haven't jumped on the indoor smart trainer bandwagon, consider doing so. For the first time in history, weekend warriors can get into a structured training program without hiring a coach. Don't bother getting another chassis. Upgrade the engine instead!
05-18-18, 05:37 AM
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Let me add to my previous reply.
In 1997 I bought this for $1200 (different saddle and cranks now)
I just ordered this for $1124
In 1997 I bought this for $1200 (different saddle and cranks now)
I just ordered this for $1124
05-18-18, 07:59 AM
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I agree. I just (last week) bought a Canyon Grail - carbon frame, fork, stem/bar, full Ultegra group, Fizik saddle, DT Swiss wheelset - $2,800. That's a better bike than I bought from a shop in 2009 for $3,400. The direct-to-consumer model is a huge $$$ savings - provided you don't need the shop's help with selecting and fitting the bike... or assembling... or maintaining/repairing the bike.
