Talk me off the ledge
12-15-20, 12:05 PM
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Yea, I have a hunch the wifey may not want to ride in this one with me either.... Has no AC, aluminum bucket racing seats, and very little insulation (neither acoustic or thermal).
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12-16-20, 04:17 PM
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So, I currently have a 2003 Specialized Cr-mo Allez with ultegra 6500 (2x9) and I really like it. It looks sweet, it handles really well, in general I like it a lot.
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
12-16-20, 04:22 PM
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12-16-20, 07:39 PM
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12-16-20, 07:52 PM
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I'm just getting into road cycling as of April/May of this year because I couldn't go to the gym, so I bought the Allez because it was inexpensive (paid $320 for it), and it allowed me to see what I think about road biking. At this point, I'm all in and I'm loving it. But because I'm new I don't really have a good idea of what it is I like in a bike yet, so I'm definitely trying out different bikes wherever possible.
12-16-20, 08:18 PM
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12-16-20, 09:52 PM
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First, light tyres, tubes, rims. Then light seat, bars, levers, stem and so on.
... Also, you might be faster on a carbon bike simply because you get less fatigued from not having to lift your bum so much over bumps.
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12-19-20, 02:14 PM
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Just following up on this. I messaged the guy a few days back about it, and chatted about it a bit, asked him if he was negotiable, etc, etc. Told him I'd come check it out if i got some free time, and left it at that.
He messaged me yesterday afternoon out if the blue and said he'd take $400 if I'd come buy it that day....
So i bought it last night. It's in great shape except for a scuff on the right seat stay. Also, newer Ultegra shifts waaaaay better than the stuff on my Allez. Now I just have to ride it a bit and decide if I'm going to try to sell the focus for a profit, or keep it and sell the allez.
He messaged me yesterday afternoon out if the blue and said he'd take $400 if I'd come buy it that day....
So i bought it last night. It's in great shape except for a scuff on the right seat stay. Also, newer Ultegra shifts waaaaay better than the stuff on my Allez. Now I just have to ride it a bit and decide if I'm going to try to sell the focus for a profit, or keep it and sell the allez.
12-19-20, 02:21 PM
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Ona related note, my neighbor just told me his 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 was stolen while he was vacationing in New Mexico .... let me know if you see it.
12-19-20, 02:51 PM
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LOL ... I wasn't sure if I needed a smiley face there or not ... and not sure if you implied one.
Just kidding.
Anyway ... grats on the new bike.
Just kidding.
Anyway ... grats on the new bike.
12-19-20, 04:11 PM
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12-22-20, 04:43 PM
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So, I currently have a 2003 Specialized Cr-mo Allez with ultegra 6500 (2x9) and I really like it. It looks sweet, it handles really well, in general I like it a lot.
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
😄
12-27-20, 07:12 PM
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So, I currently have a 2003 Specialized Cr-mo Allez with ultegra 6500 (2x9) and I really like it. It looks sweet, it handles really well, in general I like it a lot.
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
YOLO
life is too short to ride ****ty bikes
12-27-20, 07:26 PM
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12-28-20, 08:00 AM
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12-28-20, 08:10 AM
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Are you saying your specific frame cracked at the seatpost, or that frame set in general had a reputation for cracking there? In either case, that seems like a solid reason to prefer the old frame....
12-30-20, 08:09 PM
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So, I currently have a 2003 Specialized Cr-mo Allez with ultegra 6500 (2x9) and I really like it. It looks sweet, it handles really well, in general I like it a lot.
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
But... I've got the bike lust.
There's a 2016 Focus Cayo AL with Ultegra 6800 2x11 on FB near me for $500. That seems to me like quite a deal. And for some reason in my mind I feel like the Focus will be faster. And also prob look cooler with the 50mm carbon wheels I have.
Talk me off the ledge. Tell me my Allez is fine and I don't need new(er) shinier things!
ps congrats on the new bike. I would definitely ride it enough times before you decide to resell it or keep it. That was a great deal indeed.
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12-30-20, 08:10 PM
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12-31-20, 12:03 PM
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It is personal preference, but overall, I find I enjoy riding steel bikes more than other materials as well. Specing it with new materials (wheels and tires are the biggest bang for your buck performance change) can do wonders. I personally still like Thompson stems and seat posts for my bikes, but there is nothing wrong with adding carbon seatpost and cockpit to reduce weight as well. You can get quite a light frame by doing all of that, and have a ton fun.
12-31-20, 01:58 PM
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It is personal preference, but overall, I find I enjoy riding steel bikes more than other materials as well. Specing it with new materials (wheels and tires are the biggest bang for your buck performance change) can do wonders. I personally still like Thompson stems and seat posts for my bikes, but there is nothing wrong with adding carbon seatpost and cockpit to reduce weight as well. You can get quite a light frame by doing all of that, and have a ton fun.
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