New frameset or new wheels?

[jmoore]

I have a bit of cash burning a hole in my pocket - maybe $1000-ish. I cannot decide between a new frameset or new wheels.

Option 1:
Wheels would be HPlusSon archtypes laced to CK hubs for the Bedford. I mainly ride Open Pro's with Ultegra hubs on that bike. They are perfectly fine. I've never been a wheel snob but I'm intrigued by a new handbuilt set to put the "icing on the cake" for the Bedford. This is likely a pure aesthetic choice.

Option 2:
Frameset would be a Black Mountain Cycles Monster Cross or equivalent. I have a full 9sp Ultegra group and a lighly used wheelset that I could build it up with. I'd only need to change the brakes to canti's and tweak a few other parts to get it running. I don't know how much use I'd get from this bike, but I've been intrigued by a gravel bike, esp. the Monster Cross, for a while.

Option 3:
Buy a 1911

[tiretrax]

Go for the gun, Tex.

In the past, I would have bought a new frame. Recently, my inclination has changed to new wheels. If not the H+Son, then a set of HED Belgiums.

[Fixed]

Go fat
Range rover bikes are fun and even I feel safe on one .
Cheers

[sc53]

My BMC Monster Cross is such a fun bike to ride! And I too have a Bedford. I vote for spending on the Monster Cross. You can always find a good set of handbuilt wheels in the classifieds here for $400 or less.

[Steve in SLO]

If you are anywhere near any dirt or gravel, I would choose the monster cross rig. While new wheels would look good on your Bedford, they would not make a huge change over buying some nice tires. Monster cross, on the other hand would open new worlds.
By the way, what's a 1911?

[tuscanyswe]

Get a new frame! Then you will end up buying more than you ever thought you would and that feeling is going to beat the wheels without competition!

[FlashUNC]

Frame. The wheels you suggest aren't that different from what you have.

Could always just rebuild the Ultegra hubs with H Plus Son or HED rims if you want something "different."

[jmoore]

A 1911 is a pistol.

http://thearmsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Springfield-Armory-1911-A1-Loaded-sized.jpg

[Black Dog]

A 1911 is a pistol.

http://thearmsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Springfield-Armory-1911-A1-Loaded-sized.jpg

Spend your money on something that improves life and not something that destroys it.

[JAGI410]

Guns are dumb... Bikes are not dumb.

I vote BMC Monster cross!

[jmoore]

Spend your money on something that improves life and not something that destroys it.

Guns are dumb... Bikes are not dumb.

I vote BMC Monster cross!


oh jeez...


:rolleyes:


I like guns. There is nothing wrong with guns. They are inanimate objects.

[SpokeValley]

Let's get back to the question, please.

I approve the N+1 approach: Get the monster cross!

[Lewis Moon]

let's get back to the question, please.

I approve the n+1 approach: Get the monster cross!

mx

[MattTuck]

I'd get the new frame. a new bike is way more fun than new wheels.

Also, a P229 would be good.

[jmoore]

I'd get the new frame. a new bike is way more fun than new wheels.

Also, a P229 would be good.

Nice! But I have that space well covered.




PS - the Monster Cross would be cheaper than the wheels!

[vav]

Monster Cross ;)

[GScot]

Custom handbuilt 1911, $1,000 would make a decent deposit. :)

[sandyrs]

Monster cross!

[jmoore]

Custom handbuilt 1911, $1,000 would make a decent deposit. :)

I wondered how long it would take for you to respond :D

[AgilisMerlin]

Buy some bar tape

And, wait for the next crisis

Oh, and travel