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A C60 from Italy (2 or 3 guys out there have dealz) with Chorus 11 and Shamals Milles. There would be enough left over to splurge on carbon bars.
End of the year deal on an S-Works Tarmac (etapz) or Hi Mod Evo (9150). If MSRP is $11,000, you'll find them marked down to $7000. If you ask, the price will drop another $500 and the shop will eat the sales tax. Open UP with Force and ENVEs. (one online dealer can build this out-da-door for $6000) A Speedvagen Recidivist Last edited by beeatnik; 11-17-2017 at 03:58 PM. |
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My fit is easy to find on other builds - but I'm pretty particular about spec. When I look at complete bikes, I am always looking at the parts I'd have to swap and end up just doing piece meal. |
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Ah, D, that reminds me. My $6000 unicorn would be a Madone 9.9
https://www.trekbicyclesuperstore.co...9-310247-1.htm |
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I posted my Cyfac just for laughs really. It's very unlikely that I would spend $6000 all on one bike. That's not my usual style. I like to get as much bike for my buck as I possibly can. Just as an illustration, below is a quick and dirty and very rough estimate of my bike spend$ to date. The reason I can accomplish this is through luck, patience, knowing exactly what I want, creative sourcing, driving old used cars, cash at hand and ready to buy anytime, and most importantly with the help and generosity of this community (PSA galore!) and my local co-op. I am only sharing this information to make a point that I have always believed in and trying to make whenever I can - you don't have to always go through the traditional routes, there are many other alternatives out there if you care to look or are willing to explore. Be adventurous, willing to take a bit of risk, learn how to build a wheel or do your own wrenching, and lastly, be creative.
Giant Defy (frameset) free* Cyfac Absolu (frameset) $260 Nashbar touring (framset) + shipping $120 Eddy Merckx MX Leader (frameset) $350 Serotta CX II (frameset) $450 Surly long-haul trucker S&S coupled (frameset) $550 Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra (Complete) $750 Bianchi Mini Velo Lepre (complete) + shipping $750 Merlin Titanium Cross (Complete) + Shipping $850 Rivendell Standard Road (complete) + packing/shipping $900 Taylor ritchey breakaway custom (frameset) + Shipping $1,400 Co-motion Periscope torpedo tandem (complete) $1,600 Bicycle parts (8 complete groupsets), wheelsets $2,000 Richard Sachs S&S coupled (complete) + packing/shipping $2,400 Total $12,380
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So true...plus the pain and suffering of trying to sell OEM parts/wheels.
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I am having a no.22 drifter built for a little north of your current budget. It's the first time I've ever spent that kind of $ on a new bicycle, but I plan on using it a lot.
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Depends. If I'm using parts I've got in the shed, then can get pretty wacky with a Time Izon or Scylon.
But if the $6k is a full bike? Probably a Giant TCR Advanced in the price range to scratch any carbon itch. |
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Parlee
The Parlee Altum that I am selling for 4k and have $ left over for a set of carbon wheels.
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I have my perfect road bike...
I'd probably talk to TK about the perfect spectrum all rounder'. Or I'd go after a 60s De Rosa. |
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I'm surprised no one mention the Speedvagen OG-1
https://www.speedvagen.com/ready-mad...tion-hawt-og1/ |
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