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Matthew 12-04-2017 03:57 PM

Tell me I'm nuts!!!
 
Here's the scoop. There is a certain Colnago recently listed here I can't seem to get out of my head. (Not the C60). My all time favorite paint scheme. My size. But, I don't have the cash without probably unloading two frames and some parts. Here's what I have. This one will likely sell quickly: 2009 Moots Compact in excellent condition. A bike I love. Probably stated here I would never sell like 237 times. Size 55. Next up would be a 56 Serotta Meivici I got NOS a few years or so ago. 2006 model, clear carbon with blue and white panels. Custom paint, no decals except for the tubing decal. Beautiful bike. Not custom to me but fits nicely with a -17 stem. (Tall headtube). Also own an EPS that I got from Robj here that I love. Paint is nice, but doesn't tug at my heart like the new one listed here. Would keep the EPS as it is very low mileage wise with a newer group on it. So basically I would unload the Moots and Serotta to get the Colnago. Would leave me with two Colnagos. Have loved Moots for decades. Have a Rigormootis for the trails and would keep that. Am I nuts for possibly trying to sell two bikes I ride lots for a stinkin paint job?!!! Parts I would sell are great condition Dura Ace 7800. Thoughts? Thanks, Matthew

rnhood 12-04-2017 03:59 PM

I'd keep what you have. You have two better bikes.

FlashUNC 12-04-2017 03:59 PM

Yes, just get the Colnago repainted.

Matthew 12-04-2017 04:00 PM

Possibly rnhood but my EPS is stellar. A bit harsher riding than the Moots of course but just feels so solid on the road.

thegunner 12-04-2017 04:02 PM

not sure i'd swap a moots for a colnago, but that's just me :)

Matthew 12-04-2017 04:04 PM

Forgot to mention my bikes can be seen in a thread I called My Stable if you want to look. Moots now has a Serotta F3 fork and new black decals. Colnago now has red bar tape and cages. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to give your thoughts. Guessing most of you will think I'm nuts and you are likely right. Cause as soon as I would ship that Moots off I would likely hate myself!!!

rnhood 12-04-2017 04:17 PM

Compromise - keep the Moots and unload the Serotta. I would think a Meivici would be relatively easy to sell.

Matthew 12-04-2017 04:19 PM

Unloading the Serotta would not likely fund the Colnago. And I would use the group off the Meivici for the new EPS. Seems most Serottas are practically given away here lately. Even Meivici's.

weisan 12-04-2017 04:26 PM

GoFundMe

Ken Robb 12-04-2017 04:35 PM

I am an old MARRIED man accustomed to doing as I am told so: YOU'RE NUTS!

rePhil 12-04-2017 04:42 PM

I had said the same thing about never selling my Moots. But I just wasn't riding it. I get that it's a "forever" frame. But in the end it's just a bike. Do what will make YOU happy.

rallizes 12-04-2017 04:49 PM

I say do it

But I've been drinking

makoti 12-04-2017 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rallizes (Post 2273415)
I say do it

But I've been drinking

Sage advice! (hic!)

cpamplin 12-04-2017 05:27 PM

Don't do it.
But if you do, I would take that F3 fork off your hands :)

Matthew 12-04-2017 05:34 PM

That F3 would be going with the Moots!!


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