Final commute on my trusty Genesis

Roastie
Roastie Posts: 1,968
edited August 2009 in Commuting chat
In about two hours from now I'll be setting off from work for the last time on my Genesis. :(

Although I have only had the bike for 2.5 years, I've had many an adventure on it. Ridden it from Reading to Edinburgh, which was amazing. Done a few road races, and two sportives. Commuted to work though snow, towed a trailer full of junk to the tip.

Of course, the flipside is that the last of the stack of boxes packed behind my desk have arrived to be carried home tomorrow by car before the new build begins. :)
David
Engineered Bicycles
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  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    What happens to it now?

    And what are you replacing it with?
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Aidy wrote:
    And what are you replacing it with?

    A lovely bit of kit. :D I've received permission from The Boss to buy something similar. :D
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Giving the frame to a mate of mine (who some forumites will have met at the Morpeth last week) to build into a fast flat bar commuter.

    As for mine, it will be both a daily ride as well as a winter race bike ;) (there was no way the missus would allow me another bike) - Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx XX.

    I'll post what it is once i've built it (unless someone guesses correctly, of course).
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Roastie wrote:
    As for mine, it will be both a daily ride as well as a winter race bike ;) (there was no way the missus would allow me another bike)quote]

    Even though she forgot your anniversary? A tad harsh surely? :wink:
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    As for mine, it will be both a daily ride as well as a winter race bike ;) (there was no way the missus would allow me another bike)quote]

    Even though she forgot your anniversary? A tad harsh surely? :wink:

    He can't play that card. That's not an argument any man can hope to win.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Roastie wrote:
    I'll post what it is once i've built it (unless someone guesses correctly, of course).

    Litespeed?
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    As for mine, it will be both a daily ride as well as a winter race bike ;) (there was no way the missus would allow me another bike)

    Even though she forgot your anniversary? A tad harsh surely? :wink:
    I'm sure there was another "crime" I was guilty of (e.g. leaving dishes unwashed while surfing for bike bits online...) ... :)
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Aidy wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    I'll post what it is once i've built it (unless someone guesses correctly, of course).

    Litespeed?
    You've noticed my Ti obsession? :o

    Sadly not. My budget was fairly small. Plus Litespeed is 9 letters Xxxxxxx is 7. ;)
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Roastie wrote:
    You've noticed my Ti obsession? :o

    I remembered you suggesting it for Rich's replacement bike.

    Plus I've always loved Litespeeds :)
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    cjcp wrote:
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    As for mine, it will be both a daily ride as well as a winter race bike ;) (there was no way the missus would allow me another bike)quote]

    Even though she forgot your anniversary? A tad harsh surely? :wink:

    He can't play that card. That's not an argument any man can hope to win.
    I could try, but it could mean "withdrawal of privileges" for an indefinite period.
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    edited August 2009
    Roastie wrote:
    I'm sure there was another "crime" I was guilty of (e.g. leaving dishes unwashed while surfing for bike bits online...) ... :)

    My friend is always amused/impressed that my kitchen cupboards contain equal parts food/crockery/kitchen utensils and bike parts/tools. :)
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Bike tools go under the sink, bike parts go in several boxes in the spare room.
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Sabbath is seven letters.
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    Is it a new planet x?
    Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    cjcp wrote:
    I've received permission from The Boss to buy something similar. :D

    A sheddy white 2 and a half year old Genesis?? :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Neither Sabbath (this is much cheaper) nor Planet X (Which would be Xxxxxx X ...).

    Another clue, it is alu. ;)
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • navt
    navt Posts: 374
    Roastie wrote:
    Giving the frame to a mate of mine (who some forumites will have met at the Morpeth last week) to build into a fast flat bar commuter.

    It was always a fast flat bar commuter :lol:

    It will be hard saying goodbye. I find myself using the Genesis over the Spesh for my commute, but that is only because the latter came with dry-weather tyres only. Who would have figured. Waiting for my GP4000S to be delivered.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Rolf F wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    I've received permission from The Boss to buy something similar. :D

    A sheddy white 2 and a half year old Genesis?? :lol:

    :lol:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Roastie wrote:
    Neither Sabbath (this is much cheaper) nor Planet X (Which would be Xxxxxx X ...).

    Another clue, it is alu. ;)

    A brand new Genesis?
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Oh hang on. COLNAGO.
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
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  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    Cervelo
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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Apollo only has one P in it....... :D
    Faster than a tent.......
  • amnezia
    amnezia Posts: 590
    Is it a Carrera? :wink:

    or maybe a Pearson??
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I'm hoping it's a CX perhaps something beautiful and black, perhaps it's a FGSS

    the darkside calls us all eventually :twisted:
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    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
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  • K1LLB0Y
    K1LLB0Y Posts: 30
    Roastie wrote:
    Giving the frame to a mate of mine (who some forumites will have met at the Morpeth last week) to build into a fast flat bar commuter.

    :D
    Roastie wrote:
    As for mine, it will be both a daily ride as well as a winter race bike ;) (there was no way the missus would allow me another bike) - Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx XX.

    I'll post what it is once i've built it (unless someone guesses correctly, of course).

    I shall remain silent. 8)
    DRT VR6 :: Duckface KTM :: Genesis Custom
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    K1LLB0Y wrote:
    Roastie wrote:
    Giving the frame to a mate of mine (who some forumites will have met at the Morpeth last week) to build into a fast flat bar commuter.

    :D
    Roastie wrote:
    As for mine, it will be both a daily ride as well as a winter race bike ;) (there was no way the missus would allow me another bike) - Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx XX.

    I'll post what it is once i've built it (unless someone guesses correctly, of course).

    I shall remain silent. 8)

    I think I know you :D
    Faster than a tent.......
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    edited August 2009
    itboffin wrote:
    I'm hoping it's a CX perhaps something beautiful and black, perhaps it's a FGSS

    the darkside calls us all eventually :twisted:
    You've got a good nose....

    But not black...
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • K1LLB0Y
    K1LLB0Y Posts: 30
    Rolf F wrote:
    I think I know you :D

    Hey. i've met 5 radar members last week, not sure exactly who's who.

    Nice to meet you guys, we'll do it again soon......especially when I've actually got a seat on the bike. :shock:
    DRT VR6 :: Duckface KTM :: Genesis Custom
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    K1LLB0Y wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    I think I know you :D

    Hey. i've met 5 radar members last week, not sure exactly who's who.

    Nice to meet you guys, we'll do it again soon......especially when I've actually got a seat on the bike. :shock:

    KB (we've two of those now) - nice to meet you last week. :)
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    K1LLB0Y wrote:
    Nice to meet you guys, we'll do it again soon......especially when I've actually got a seat on the bike. :shock:
    Dude, you *have to* post a pic of that.
    David
    Engineered Bicycles

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