Sheer torture

chadders81
chadders81 Posts: 744
edited January 2013 in Commuting chat
I've bought a lovely carbon bike from the good people at Rose and had the note on Wednesday to say it has been despatched.

But according to DHL's tracker, it has not moved for more than 48 hours. All of its Di2, Ksyrium Elite loveliness is sitting in a box in a warehouse in Cologne. I know this because I am checking the tracker roughly every 20 minutes.

I've been out on my existing bike and it's okay but I get the feeling that the new one will be better.

Anybody got any coping techniques for anticipation on this level?

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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    I know that feeling whilst I was waiting for my Volagi from California. Mind you, it was here nearly as quickly as the Di2 took to come from Germany. My advice is just don't look - especially because none of this stuff takes anything like a logical route and it will just frustrate you
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,217
    Just sit in a corner crying and rocking
  • tetley10
    tetley10 Posts: 693
    Just imagine how much fun you'll have looking at it when it arrives. Oh no, sorry, that will be counter productive :)
  • muzzan
    muzzan Posts: 203
    I am also waiting for a Rose! Mine is still quoting 3 weeks which hasnt changed since I made the order a week ago...

    If it helps I read someone on here say their Rose bike arrived when the tracker was still showing it in Germany, so you may be in for a nice surprise! I also read someone say they were quoted 3 weeks & the bike arrived in 10 days,
    prob best not to think about it :-)
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    Hi Muzzan. They initially gave me an assembly date of 11 January but it got built much sooner. It might be a nice surprise but I would rather know when it's coming so I can arrange to be in.

    What have you gone for out of interest?
  • muzzan
    muzzan Posts: 203
    Gone for the Xeon RS-3000 2012, seemed v good value. Might have been tempted to go for the carbon one but they didnt have any of the 2012 ones left in my size. Incidentally, was the sizing an easy decision for you? I had a choice of 53/55 & ended up going 53 wih a longer stem, fingers crossed its ok.
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    All their models are really good value. I don't know much about the frame quality but it seems worth a punt. It's my first carbon bike so I'm probably not very discerning.

    Happy I've got the right size. Went for a 57cm (57cm seat tube c-t and 56cm top tube c-c). It's almost the same as my trusty commuter so happy I've got the right size. I'm tempted to take it for a bike fit which I think might result in a longer stem.

    I reckon you've done the right thing to go for the smaller frame. It's what the pros do so it must be right.
  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,425
    All German bikes HAVE to go to a german town for at least three days no matter where they were sent from or where they are going!

    I bought a Cube from chain reaction, it went to germany for three days on it's route to Portugal, a second Cube went to two different locations in Germany and spent three days at each one.

    Enjoy the new bike, eventually :D
    my isetta is a 300cc bike
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Chadders81 wrote:
    All their models are really good value. I don't know much about the frame quality but it seems worth a punt. It's my first carbon bike so I'm probably not very discerning.

    Happy I've got the right size. Went for a 57cm (57cm seat tube c-t and 56cm top tube c-c). It's almost the same as my trusty commuter so happy I've got the right size. I'm tempted to take it for a bike fit which I think might result in a longer stem.

    I reckon you've done the right thing to go for the smaller frame. It's what the pros do so it must be right.


    having met you I dont think you'd want to go any bigger than the size you've gone for.
    Dolan Mythos
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    I've grown since then. That knackered old red Peugeot I had with me then was 57cm x 57cm.

    I am slightly apprehensive it won't fit properly which is another reason why I just want it to get here.
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    I know that feeling whilst I was waiting for my Volagi from California.

    You have a Volagi! Ooooh, do tell! Was lusting after one of those myself.
    http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
    Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
    Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    unixnerd wrote:
    I know that feeling whilst I was waiting for my Volagi from California.

    You have a Volagi! Ooooh, do tell! Was lusting after one of those myself.

    Blimey, UN, you're slow on the uptake! :wink: I've had it nearly a year - the Liscio Ultegra with my own Di2 upgrade and some Pro Lite Ravenna carbon bars. It's a fab bike - quick but comfortable and it just looks amazing too. I love the disc brakes - perfect for this part of the world. My brother has the only other one I know of in the UK - ex-demo from Ribble, I think, for £1000 off.
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    I'd no idea Ribble sold them, didn't think you could get one in the UK directly. The new steel framed one looks to be an ideal winter / touring bike. Sorry for the thread hi-jack!
    http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
    Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
    Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    unixnerd wrote:
    I'd no idea Ribble sold them, didn't think you could get one in the UK directly. The new steel framed one looks to be an ideal winter / touring bike. Sorry for the thread hi-jack!

    You can't now - I guess Ribble got one to look at. Yes, I like the Viaje though it's not cheap
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • BigLights
    BigLights Posts: 464
    i'm waiting ever more impatienntly for the new Ribble 525 Steel to be put on bikebuilder.....
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    It's in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Now you'll learn it's coming shitty link!

    Try and stop your buttocks bouncing out your chair!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Pffft. I ordered my Dogma2 in March, didn't get it until mid-May!
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    It's in a Parcelforce depot in Mitcham. I am going to collect it tomorrow and then probably get mugged walking through an industrial estate with a £2k bike.
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    walking?
    Dolan Mythos
  • chadders81
    chadders81 Posts: 744
    It's here. Pics to follow. Few sizing adjustments to be made and possibly a longer stem required but safe to say I'm pretty pleased with it.

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