Having two of the exact same bikes?
03-20-21, 08:21 PM
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They are actually Shimano Deore Hydraulics with XT Ice tech rotors 160mm. I know the Disc brakes pro/cons discussion is a bit touchy which is why I didn't elaborate much on it. Disc brakes squeal when wet, that's a fact. I might switch rotors as was suggested earlier but as we're (finally) coming up on the spring / summer, the Nature Boy might not see much action the next few months. So far, my rim brakes have had no issue stopping me in the wet.
I should probably add, the I bought the Nature Boy as a frame and built it up from there as I started it with an 8 speed Alfine hub before switching it back to SS after a while.
I should probably add, the I bought the Nature Boy as a frame and built it up from there as I started it with an 8 speed Alfine hub before switching it back to SS after a while.
03-20-21, 09:13 PM
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Op....buy the 2nd frame if it makes you happy. Life's too short.
Maybe a poor comparison but....I was recently gifted a bottle of Legent "bourbon". Never had it before but enjoyed my first few glasses enough to go out and buy 3 more bottles
Maybe a poor comparison but....I was recently gifted a bottle of Legent "bourbon". Never had it before but enjoyed my first few glasses enough to go out and buy 3 more bottles
03-20-21, 09:34 PM
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They are actually Shimano Deore Hydraulics with XT Ice tech rotors 160mm. I know the Disc brakes pro/cons discussion is a bit touchy which is why I didn't elaborate much on it. Disc brakes squeal when wet, that's a fact. I might switch rotors as was suggested earlier but as we're (finally) coming up on the spring / summer, the Nature Boy might not see much action the next few months. So far, my rim brakes have had no issue stopping me in the wet.
I should probably add, the I bought the Nature Boy as a frame and built it up from there as I started it with an 8 speed Alfine hub before switching it back to SS after a while.
I should probably add, the I bought the Nature Boy as a frame and built it up from there as I started it with an 8 speed Alfine hub before switching it back to SS after a while.
03-20-21, 09:39 PM
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All good, it's entirely possible that they're contaminated. We love to salt the streets here in Manhattan (NYC) and given how much residue I had to pull off the rotors, I should probably go back and take a look at the pads as well. I do like my Nature Boy. But, I love the Wabi.
03-20-21, 09:39 PM
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03-20-21, 09:41 PM
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I have a couple of bikes that are very much alike. Go for it.
03-20-21, 11:11 PM
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03-21-21, 12:13 AM
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Well, that's a good bike, but why in the world would anyone limit the universe to one make and model. There's many as good or better for the money and something might be a lot better for you, geometry, value, etc..
03-21-21, 06:16 AM
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03-21-21, 06:56 AM
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03-21-21, 07:24 AM
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Fair enough.
That was the only bike the shop had available to test fit in my size (44-46cm). I'm certainly not limiting it to just a Trek. It's just what I've been able to test thus far. When I'm ready for gears, I'll continue my research.
That was the only bike the shop had available to test fit in my size (44-46cm). I'm certainly not limiting it to just a Trek. It's just what I've been able to test thus far. When I'm ready for gears, I'll continue my research.
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03-21-21, 07:43 AM
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I have heard this criticism of disc brakes many times. I've had my Colnago World Cup CX for about 5 years and have never had that problem. It has mechanical discs and they have been flawless. It's the only one of my 4 bikes that has discs. I wonder why I've never encountered that problem.
03-21-21, 09:27 AM
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Lucky you!
You are in a win-win situation. Get the second/clone, then tell your mother she was right, as always.
Then let her talk you into getting another, different bike.
You restore domestic tranquility, get your second bike, and, get a hall pass to get a third, different bike to scratch the N+1 itch.
You are in a win-win situation. Get the second/clone, then tell your mother she was right, as always.
Then let her talk you into getting another, different bike.
You restore domestic tranquility, get your second bike, and, get a hall pass to get a third, different bike to scratch the N+1 itch.
03-21-21, 01:34 PM
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I've got two bicycles with the same frame (different forks, though). One's used for road riding, the other for touring. Neither have disc brakes. Both feel great and get time in my 'ride rotation' .
03-21-21, 01:42 PM
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My mother (who is not a cyclist) thinks I'm insane and that it's a waste of money. As fellow cyclists, is having a ready to build replica of the bike you love a waste of money and space? I'm thinking ahead for when #1 finally fails, whether from use, or from getting into more car accidents, etc. I probably won't ever be in the situation of not having #1 for two weeks again but who knows . . .
03-21-21, 01:43 PM
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03-21-21, 01:47 PM
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03-21-21, 01:50 PM
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03-21-21, 02:52 PM
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03-21-21, 03:35 PM
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I don’t have a complete spare, but both my bikes have the same cockpit, saddle and pedals, which I mostly like. They are somewhat different bikes, as one is a vintage road frame while the other is a vintage MTB frame. I tend to ride the MTB in the winter and the road frame in the warmer, somewhat drier months.
If I were to set up a different bike, I’d probably try to go in between, rather than replicate, with a bike with a newer frame that could run 700x42 or 650Bx47. That could probably work all year round, and I’d use the same cockpit, saddle and pedals I run now, perhaps just stealing them from the road frame.
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If I were to set up a different bike, I’d probably try to go in between, rather than replicate, with a bike with a newer frame that could run 700x42 or 650Bx47. That could probably work all year round, and I’d use the same cockpit, saddle and pedals I run now, perhaps just stealing them from the road frame.
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03-21-21, 05:23 PM
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I say go for it; if you have the money then why the hell not?
I have two of the exact same bike; both custom titanium; one has 28 spoke wheels the other has 32 spoke wheels and mudguards; otherwise they’re identical.
I ride them each for roughly 6 months of the year.
I have two of the exact same bike; both custom titanium; one has 28 spoke wheels the other has 32 spoke wheels and mudguards; otherwise they’re identical.
I ride them each for roughly 6 months of the year.
03-21-21, 06:24 PM
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If I were to set up a different bike, I’d probably try to go in between, rather than replicate, with a bike with a newer frame that could run 700x42 or 650Bx47. That could probably work all year round, and I’d use the same cockpit, saddle and pedals I run now, perhaps just stealing them from the road frame.
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Oooh nice, I'd love a custom Ti frame at some point . . . did you go with a particular brand or have a framebuilder put it together?
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03-21-21, 06:43 PM
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I kind of lost where this thread is going but I have a friend who buys 2 new very high end road bikes every few years one for his vacation home and one for his residence. That way no issues regarding fit or user experience.
03-22-21, 08:21 AM
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I've always had two bikes, but usually one was either older or at least had a cheaper frame. In only a few years, I've had a pair of identical Colnago C-RS rim brake frames and now two Cinelli Superstar disc frames. Both bikes have Force axs drivetrains, high level carbon bars, carbon post and SMP saddle. I kept the price lower with fulcrum racing 3 wheels that I got for just over $500 per set. I use Campy rotors, with Juin-Tech GT four piston calipers. So far, it all works great together. No noise problems and plenty of braking power. Each bike cost about $4300. At some point I might switch to all hydraulic, but so far I enjoy not having to deal with brake fluid and bleeding brake hoses.
I don't use sram cranks. Their 13T difference at the crank and reputation for chain drops makes them a no-go. Campy Chorus 48/32 or Shimano grx cranks both work.
I don't use sram cranks. Their 13T difference at the crank and reputation for chain drops makes them a no-go. Campy Chorus 48/32 or Shimano grx cranks both work.