I've never met you so I'm only judging from your posts but I reckon what you really want now is an 'unjustifiable' bike.
Every other bike in your somewhat extensive stable has a purpose and can be justifiied.
You now want a bike which you can fall in love with, a bike only be taken out for Sunday best, in exactly the right climatic conditions, never in rain or direct sunlight.
If only you knew a group of keen cyclists who owned a variety of such bikes and would allow you to test ride them.
That's not to say you shouldn't buy the Colnago frame though. I'm sure you have enough components about to build up a great bike.
You know what you're right but my Trek with the modifications is already that bike, it's fast enough for to keep up with even the best carbon sportifs - in short I've not out classed my bike just yet, when I do I'll consider carbon.
Picture that rocky movie were Sly was running in the snow and lifting logs whilst old what's his name, tall bloke had all the kit and drugs, see what I mean?
Imagine how easy it would have been if Rocky had access to all those drugs...
Sainsbury's have got twin packs of Soreen malt loaf at £2 for 2. Well, it's cycling-related....
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Some ridiculously cheap frames (i.e. GBP60) if you don't mind minor cosmetic issues...
I've bought a winter frame + carbon forks + headset + delivery for £111.
Got my delivery confirmation today so should get it tomorrow or Monday, i'll post some pics when i get it but the marks are supposed to be minimal
+1
Coz I need another bike
FYI ribble sell 10 speed Xenon shifters + campag cables for £49 now that's a bargain add that to campag crankset, derailleurs and BB from GBcycles and you have yourself one hell of a fine bike for BSO prices.
Win win
Rule #5 // Harden The censored Up.
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.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
Been mooching round t'interwebs today, idly wondering how much bike I could buy with the money I've spent on an engagement ring when I came across this stonking deal from Pearson - Di2 Felt Z2 for £2999. Obvio not a bargain, but they are offering if with a £1500 reduction...
Some backpacks on clearance sale at Facewest There are a couple of Deuter ones and some hydration packs too. I just picked up a Deuter Race 12L pack for 27 quid
In the end I've just bought myself a new bike instead!
Did you buy it then?
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Imagine how easy it would have been if Rocky had access to all those drugs...
Maybe you could do more than keep up
https://www.paypal-offers.co.uk/displayMerchant.do?page=merchant&aid=1&mid=26171&type=1121&subtype=-1
Linked as "Paypal offers" from the Paypal website, then "Sports & Outdoors"
Looks like it runs out on the 11th (two days!) and you might need to suffer the perniciousness of Paypal..
As raved about on This thread
£375 for the Black 57cm & 60cm from our good friends at CRC (10% off the rest)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=38357
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Nalini shorts £10.35 and bib shorts £13.72 from the nice people at Pro Bike Kit
It'll be summer soon, I promise
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
Engineered Bicycles
Crazy Dutch bastards
It fits my laptop and a couple of files nicely and looks decent enough for wandering straight into a meeting with. brilliant.
I've already got one but it's looking a bit battered now. It cost me about £25 a couple of years back.
Some ridiculously cheap frames (i.e. GBP60) if you don't mind minor cosmetic issues...
Engineered Bicycles
I've bought a winter frame + carbon forks + headset + delivery for £111.
Got my delivery confirmation today so should get it tomorrow or Monday, i'll post some pics when i get it but the marks are supposed to be minimal
Engineered Bicycles
+1
Coz I need another bike
FYI ribble sell 10 speed Xenon shifters + campag cables for £49 now that's a bargain add that to campag crankset, derailleurs and BB from GBcycles and you have yourself one hell of a fine bike for BSO prices.
Win win
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.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
XXL only 49% off = £22.95
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/PriceDrop/12/ ... 360038770/
Planet-x Scott
Rides
but it's the last pair.
Aaaaaargh
I'm almost tempted!!
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition
http://www.facewest.co.uk/Packs-Sale.html
Univega Via Strato
you have met him right
The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
arf.
In the end I've just bought myself a new bike instead!
Well, only briefly. Did think 'Who are you and what have you done with IP?' when he first mentioned it on the Summer Gathering thread.
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition
Me too, an orange one. Very cool, thanks!
Did you buy it then?
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http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/ZXC ... a-groupset
Blog (incl. bikes)
http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/b ... &x=18&y=10
Seriously tempted by a Race Master.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bmc ... e-ec021142
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX