OK...Fess up: Who's already bought a new bike?

[559Rando]

I did!

:banana:

Went into the LBS for a bolt and left with a Japanese Bianchi from their rafters. Got home to late to clean it, take pics or even identify what it is (no stickers :confused:)

[mkbk]

I'm more than half way there. There is a new group in a box, new wheels built by oldpotatoe and a deposit down on a bunch of aluminium tubes from MA. ETA, the end of January.

[jr59]

I'm trying to refrain, but the custom Desalvo in the classified adds is tempting me greatly!

[Tony T]

Finished a build last night.

[Pete Mckeon]

not built up. Hopefully will be built in next feel. PETE

[FlashUNC]

I've got some new Chorus 11 awaiting the repairs on my steel frame that was dinged up in my crash last year.

And I still need to send my form back to Roland for a frame order from him...

[zmudshark]

Trying to decide what to keep and what to sell.

[Aaron O]

I really don't want/need any more bikes...like Zmudshark, I have too dang many as is.

I do have a couple of projects I'd like to do in the new year...building a few frames up...selling some stuff that's been laying around...changing my Team Merckx over to Dura Ace from Campy Record (I rarely ride it, so I might as well make it "correct").

One thing I'm considering is selling the Team 753 Merckx and getting an MXL...building it up with the parts I take off of the Team.

[mcteague]

I've got a Seven 622 SLX in the works. First new bike in 10 years!

Tim

[4Rings6Stars]

I'm working on building up my new (to me) DeSalvo disc cross frame.

Now if only I could find a reasonably priced Campy compatible disc wheelset....

[SPOKE]

Well....my second Sachs should arrive any time within the next couple months.
Sent Dave Kirk a deposit a few months ago so I expect that one to arrive sometime in 2014.

[Joachim]

Sent Dave Kirk a deposit a few months ago so I expect that one to arrive sometime in 2014.

Kirk here too....about the same time.

[Neves]

Ordered a new fully last week. Still need to decide on the fork and some other parts to become available.

[jmoore]

KBedford confirmed receipt of my deposit and fitting info today.

[henrypretz]

I wanted a cross type bike for exploring. Found this on Craigslist last week.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17843554/DSC_0008.JPG

I only have a couple of rides on it (one 25ish mile road ride with a different wheels/tires, and about 10 miles on dirt road as it sits), but I really like the ride, especially the feel of the steel fork. (maybe enough to think about replacing the O2 on my Serotta :eek: )

Henry

[jds108]

I have a box of new/lightly used Chorus 11 parts and Fulcrum wheels, just can't decide on a frame/fork...

[SPOKE]

KBedford confirmed receipt of my deposit and fitting info today.

You'll love Kelly's work!!!
The 2 that he's built for me are great!

[jmoore]

You'll love Kelly's work!!!
The 2 that he's built for me are great!

If it's even 50% of the hundreds of pics I've looked at, I'll be over the moon!

[Fishbike]

Received a Pego Respo in Catch the Spider from Santa Claus. Yes, Santa had a little help. Okay Santa had a LOT of help. But gotta give Santa a lot of credit for wrapping it.

[zmudshark]

If it's even 50% of the hundreds of pics I've looked at, I'll be over the moon!

Delivered in time to hear feedback when/if TMB ever sets a date?

[BumbleBeeDave]

I hate you ALL!

:butt: :p ;)

BBD

[yoshirider]

i got greedy and picked up 2 bikes last month :banana:. picked up a Bianchi San Jose for some commuting. also, got rid of my aluminum bike and picked up a carbon trainer

108390

[SoCalSteve]

Nothing special, just this...;) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Colnago-C59-Italia-Electronic-frameset-Matte-Black-MTBK-56cm-Sloping-/170954858144?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&nma=true&si=J9OS1DAvxX%2FmvaM%2F7sK9fDvQrOw%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)


Ultegra DI2, Reynolds 45's and an Enve Cockpit

[jmoore]

Delivered in time to hear feedback when/if TMB ever sets a date?

fingers crossed

[SPOKE]

I hate you ALL!

:butt: :p ;)

BBD

BBDave needs a hug????

[rando]

It is in the works but my fingers are crossed. If not I'll have my steel bike turned into something that is practically new.

[bart998]

Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad coming soon.... but I will probably have to surrender my Merckx 753 to keep the wife happy.

[thegunner]

very awesome friends pooled together to give me a Scott Addict RC w/SRAM Force

then I gave myself a pair of SDV66's and a powertap wheelset.

[SPOKE]

Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad coming soon.... but I will probably have to surrender my Merckx 753 to keep the wife happy.

What size is the Merckx???? My arm could be twisted....

[zott28]

Started building my Gios I got back from the powder coater last night in the living room, in front of my wife. It was hard to explain to her that I've had it for years, and I'm using all parts I've had stored in a bin for the past 4 years. She didn't buy it, but it's true, it's true...

[laupsi]

just ask my wife, she'll tell you...

picked up two new bikes recently: one is shown under the production bikes tab, Serotta Fondo and the bike shown here, my new CAADX. Both are great rides!

[Keith A]

Nothing special, just this...;) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Colnago-C59-Italia-Electronic-frameset-Matte-Black-MTBK-56cm-Sloping-/170954858144?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&nma=true&si=J9OS1DAvxX%2FmvaM%2F7sK9fDvQrOw%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)


Ultegra DI2, Reynolds 45's and an Enve CockpitLet's see it already :)

As for something new (to me), purchased a CAAD 9 for my daughter's boyfriend and a Look 585 for myself. The CAAD 9 is almost ready to roll, but I'm just getting started on the Look.

[gomango]

Not one, but two.

Thought I had a line on a 2012 Salsa Fargo ti.

Probably not happening, so the fallback is a Fargo 2 for the cabin near the BWCA.

I also slid a down payment on a 2013 El Mariachi 2.

Will be doing trails near the Twin Cities and going out to Moab with friends in June.

Tons of gravel this year as well.

[DukeHorn]

Looking at a Miyata 610 that I might turn into my commuter bike (won't care if the bike gets hammered in the Cal-Train bus car...I think).

[Pete Mckeon]

My daughter is getting married :banana: and funds have a higher priority.


Pete

[SoCalSteve]

Let's see it already :)

As for something new (to me), purchased a CAAD 9 for my daughter's boyfriend and a Look 585 for myself. The CAAD 9 is almost ready to roll, but I'm just getting started on the Look.

Waiting on a few more parts and of course, work is getting in the way...Also, I am running a 1/2 marathon with my fiance...so, that too is getting in the way (training for it).

[pinkshogun]

i have a Heron Wayfarer touring frame hanging on the wall that deserves a bit more respect than that

[giverdada]

not a bike, but i just blew a ton on a Nikon D7000 body. it's going to take me a while to learn the thing, and a lot of syrah to get through the owner's manual, but it handles and focuses like a dream.

hitting trails and toronto roads on knobbies for the next bit - finished up a schwinn mesa disc from the good ol' days and can't wait to hammer myself on it in the snow/commute. mountain bikes are fun.

[572cv]

My daughter is getting married :banana: and funds have a higher priority.


Pete

I'll say! Way to go Pete, have a great day!

[thegunner]

Let's see it already :)

As for something new (to me), purchased a CAAD 9 for my daughter's boyfriend and a Look 585 for myself. The CAAD 9 is almost ready to roll, but I'm just getting started on the Look.

... so he gets the girl AND a bike? :p

[rounder]

You'll love Kelly's work!!!
The 2 that he's built for me are great!

Same here. The two he built for me are great also!

[Keith A]

... so he gets the girl AND a bike? :pYep, but he's paying for it :rolleyes:

[jmeloy]

But have a custom Speedvagen Road coming. Got all the parts in a box and a new set of H Plus Sons from our bud xjahx ready to go. Going Surprise Me!

[scrubadub]

Guilty. CAAD 8 on the way. The less I ride, the more I buy...

[ofcounsel]

I'm selling stuff to pay for the 2 bikes I bought last year. Mundane production bikes: Cannondale Synapse and Trek Rumblefish

[rdparadise]

Nothing special, just this...;) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Colnago-C59-Italia-Electronic-frameset-Matte-Black-MTBK-56cm-Sloping-/170954858144?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&nma=true&si=J9OS1DAvxX%2FmvaM%2F7sK9fDvQrOw%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)


Ultegra DI2, Reynolds 45's and an Enve Cockpit

Steve:

That looks really small for someone as tall as yourself who, if I recall correctly, rides a 59-61cm frame. If you find this doesn't fit you, hit me up as I may be interested. That nag is really sweet.

Bob

[rdparadise]

Picked up a really nice coupled Zanc from Malcolm here on the forum several months ago. I've had it repainted as I didn't like the color and it's been sitting in the box. I have the build kit already to go with Record 10's full grouppo and Mavic OP with record hubs and skewers.

I just need to get off my ass and get it to the shop for final construction. Now with the cold weather, I'm frankly not too motivated so it may wait until late February so it'll be ready to roll when daylight savings time hits in early March.

Bob

[cachagua]

Took a used early-80s SLX Serotta to Elliot Bay Bikes today and had them 130 the rear and chase the fork threads, so now it's ready for powder coat. Think I'm going to build it with a lot of age-appropriate Suntour Superbe, except for more up-to-date wheels and a compact crank.

Maybe by the time it's done I will have learned how to post photos here? Or maybe not... it's been twelve, fourteen billion years and I haven't learned yet...

[bart998]

What size is the Merckx???? My arm could be twisted....


It's a 56cm.... 1989 Grand Prix, 753, Super Record.

[cachagua]

Oooh, that sounds tasty! My size too. How's the 753 ride, compared to SLX?

[SPOKE]

It's a 56cm.... 1989 Grand Prix, 753, Super Record.

Bummer.....just a little too big for me.

[BumbleBeeDave]

BBDave needs a hug????

. . . particularly if it is from twin supermodels and they are . . . uh, never mind . . . :rolleyes:

BBD

[Keith A]

. . . particularly if it is from twin supermodels and they are . . . uh, never mind . . . :rolleyes:

BBDHow about a virtual hugs from these twin bees...

[velobaba]

Got a used Calfee Tetra custom frameset on ebay but unfortunately the head tube is too long for me. Still trying to convince myself to keep it.

[SoCalSteve]

Steve:

That looks really small for someone as tall as yourself who, if I recall correctly, rides a 59-61cm frame. If you find this doesn't fit you, hit me up as I may be interested. That nag is really sweet.

Bob

With a 140 stem, a bit more steerer tube and a set back seatpost, the numbers appear to work ( at least on paper)... If they don't, it will go back on the chopping back (here). I'm sure I won't have a problem selling it.

Always experimenting with different fit options. This is an experiment, deviating a bit from my usual...super hard to find these bikes in larger sizes on the second hand market.

[BumbleBeeDave]

How about a virtual hugs from these twin bees...

. . . quite what I had in mind, and your weak attempt at humor stings me to the very core. :p

BBD

[cachagua]

Got a used Calfee Tetra custom but unfortunately the head tube is too long...

Want to borrow my Sawzall?

[559Rando]

Here's my Bianchi! :banana:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8220/8346728018_0d692708d7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvadna/8346728018/)
Bianchi_20130104 (15) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvadna/8346728018/) by Dvadna (http://www.flickr.com/people/dvadna/), on Flickr

[wallymann]

...then build-up will begin!

[COYO1]

I have just finished gathering everything needed for my new project. I sold my CSi in December (which fit perfectly) and now I have a new to me Serotta Ti (same geo as the CSi) with an ouzo comp, ksryiums, and full record ready to be built. This will be my first titanium bike:)

[gearguywb]

Picked up a Scalpel 29er from the LBS.

Formulating plans now for NAHBS :)

[fmbp]

Got a deposit in for a Rock Lobster. Gonna be an aluminum cyclocross frame. Still trying to figure out how I'm gonna build it up.

[bart998]

Oooh, that sounds tasty! My size too. How's the 753 ride, compared to SLX?

The 753 feels a bit stiffer than the SLX frames (Gianni Motta, Concorde) I've had in the past. Makes for a fast, responsive ride.

[fvracer72]

trying to sell stuff to buy a new one:bike:

[CaptStash]

Fess up is right. I just pulled the trigger on Floxy's Blue AC1. Feel a little sheepish after all that talk about whether an aero road bike is worth it, but for the price I feel like I'm doing OK, and it's still light enough to satisfy my inner weight weenie, as it's lighter than the Guru it is replacing. I am thinking that it should build up with a SRAM Red and DA7850 wheels at around 15.5 lbs.

Wish me luck.

CaptStash...

[dave thompson]

.....very, very close.

[Keith A]

.....very, very close.Nice teaser, now tell us more.

[krhea]

I cannot confirm or deny as my wife just might be trolling the interwebs in search of "evidence"...however, let's just say I just hung another hook on the wall if ya know what I'm sayin'...

[zap]

....arrival later this month.

:banana:

[fvracer72]

that little banana makes me smile every time I see it

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: