Really sweet frame to keep for years

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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    First.Aspect said:

    I'll just leave this here, for the steel fetishism amongst you...

    https://www.ciclicasati.com/Espresso-rim-brakes-RS-p159222036


    That blue is lovely. When it comes to respray mine, I'll go for something like that.
    Ben

    Bikes: Donhou DSS4 Custom | Condor Italia RC | Gios Megalite | Dolan Preffisio | Giant Bowery '76
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  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,154
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,430
    MattFalle said:

    if Time have gone then its v v v sad - they are uber cool.

    yep, i was looking a while ago, a lot of frames were being sold at hefty discount

    sad to see the old names die out/turn into nothing but branding rights for sellers of amorphous blobs
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    First.Aspect said:

    elbowloh said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I'll just leave this here, for the steel fetishism amongst you...

    https://www.ciclicasati.com/Espresso-rim-brakes-RS-p159222036

    That even appears to have a square taper BB in it!
    Funny. It's the stand it is fixed to.

    Have you seen the one in pearlescent white? Even the disc version looks nice.

    Do
    Not
    Need
    Another
    Bike

    Do
    Not....
    oh yes you do.

    buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now.

    #buyit
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,485
    edited February 2021
    sungod said:

    MattFalle said:

    if Time have gone then its v v v sad - they are uber cool.

    yep, i was looking a while ago, a lot of frames were being sold at hefty discount

    sad to see the old names die out/turn into nothing but branding rights for sellers of amorphous blobs
    Just in case anybody wants to get one while they can, and is willing to gamble on delivery and import duties......

    https://www.bellatisport.com/shop/product/5702
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644


    that is pukka mint lush.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,485
    Sorry, meant to add, all models, colours and sizes apparently available.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    MattFalle said:

    First.Aspect said:

    elbowloh said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I'll just leave this here, for the steel fetishism amongst you...

    https://www.ciclicasati.com/Espresso-rim-brakes-RS-p159222036

    That even appears to have a square taper BB in it!
    Funny. It's the stand it is fixed to.

    Have you seen the one in pearlescent white? Even the disc version looks nice.

    Do
    Not
    Need
    Another
    Bike

    Do
    Not....
    oh yes you do.

    buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now.

    #buyit
    Indeed. Can't believe you can buy one of them direct, built up with Record for less than £4400!
    Felt F1 2014
    Felt Z6 2012
    Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
    Tall....
    www.seewildlife.co.uk
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,497
    Ben6899 said:

    sungod said:




    recognises bike
    Oh that's what it is.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    elbowloh said:

    MattFalle said:

    First.Aspect said:

    elbowloh said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I'll just leave this here, for the steel fetishism amongst you...

    https://www.ciclicasati.com/Espresso-rim-brakes-RS-p159222036

    That even appears to have a square taper BB in it!
    Funny. It's the stand it is fixed to.

    Have you seen the one in pearlescent white? Even the disc version looks nice.

    Do
    Not
    Need
    Another
    Bike

    Do
    Not....
    oh yes you do.

    buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now.

    #buyit
    Indeed. Can't believe you can buy one of them direct, built up with Record for less than £4400!
    mad isn't it.

    FA neeeeeeds to do it.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    MattFalle said:

    elbowloh said:

    MattFalle said:

    First.Aspect said:

    elbowloh said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I'll just leave this here, for the steel fetishism amongst you...

    https://www.ciclicasati.com/Espresso-rim-brakes-RS-p159222036

    That even appears to have a square taper BB in it!
    Funny. It's the stand it is fixed to.

    Have you seen the one in pearlescent white? Even the disc version looks nice.

    Do
    Not
    Need
    Another
    Bike

    Do
    Not....
    oh yes you do.

    buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now.

    #buyit
    Indeed. Can't believe you can buy one of them direct, built up with Record for less than £4400!
    mad isn't it.

    FA neeeeeeds to do it.
    You'd want different wheels though.
    Felt F1 2014
    Felt Z6 2012
    Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
    Tall....
    www.seewildlife.co.uk
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    pblakeney said:

    Sorry, meant to add, all models, colours and sizes apparently available.

    nothing there..

    #sadface


    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,379
    elbowloh said:

    MattFalle said:

    elbowloh said:

    MattFalle said:

    First.Aspect said:

    elbowloh said:

    First.Aspect said:

    I'll just leave this here, for the steel fetishism amongst you...

    https://www.ciclicasati.com/Espresso-rim-brakes-RS-p159222036

    That even appears to have a square taper BB in it!
    Funny. It's the stand it is fixed to.

    Have you seen the one in pearlescent white? Even the disc version looks nice.

    Do
    Not
    Need
    Another
    Bike

    Do
    Not....
    oh yes you do.

    buy it. buy it. buy it. buy it now.

    #buyit
    Indeed. Can't believe you can buy one of them direct, built up with Record for less than £4400!
    mad isn't it.

    FA neeeeeeds to do it.
    You'd want different wheels though.
    It is bloody good value though, on the face of it.

    Saving up for an extension and already have 4 road bikes, so I'll pass I'm afraid.

    Question is - would you go disc and future proof it, or rim brakes because they are correct?
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,485
    MattFalle said:

    pblakeney said:

    Sorry, meant to add, all models, colours and sizes apparently available.

    nothing there..

    #sadface


    ???🤔🤔🤔???
    I could pull the trigger. I won't, but I could.


    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,711
    Buggerit. This thread reminded me of a for sale post on a-n-other website here, for a Thing of Great Beauty. I had hoped/assumed it was sold. Went to check anyway.

    It isn't. Still available.

    I don't need it.
    I would rarely ride it outside the shed and off the turbo trainer.
    I still want it.


    Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,866
    Wheelspinner said:

    Buggerit. This thread reminded me of a for sale post on a-n-other website here, for a Thing of Great Beauty. I had hoped/assumed it was sold. Went to check anyway.

    It isn't. Still available.

    I don't need it.
    I would rarely ride it outside the shed and off the turbo trainer.
    I still want it.


    We need pictures so we can help you make the decision.
    But you know the answer...
    Do it, buy it, buy it now, you know you want to, go on, go on, go on...
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,711
    veronese68 said:

    Wheelspinner said:

    Buggerit. This thread reminded me of a for sale post on a-n-other website here, for a Thing of Great Beauty. I had hoped/assumed it was sold. Went to check anyway.

    It isn't. Still available.

    I don't need it.
    I would rarely ride it outside the shed and off the turbo trainer.
    I still want it.


    We need pictures so we can help you make the decision.
    But you know the answer...
    Do it, buy it, buy it now, you know you want to, go on, go on, go on...
    A small detail...




    Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,866
    Do it, buy it, buy it now, you know you want to, go on, go on, go on...
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,808
    I'm doing n+1 with watches currently - cheaper than bikes. Well it is on this thread. And I need to shift a bike before I can buy a nice titanium thingy anyway and no ****er is buying DH bikes in lockdown unless you give them away.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • First.Aspect
    First.Aspect Posts: 17,379
    Wheelspinner said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wheelspinner said:

    Buggerit. This thread reminded me of a for sale post on a-n-other website here, for a Thing of Great Beauty. I had hoped/assumed it was sold. Went to check anyway.

    It isn't. Still available.

    I don't need it.
    I would rarely ride it outside the shed and off the turbo trainer.
    I still want it.


    We need pictures so we can help you make the decision.
    But you know the answer...
    Do it, buy it, buy it now, you know you want to, go on, go on, go on...
    A small detail...




    The main problem you have with that purchase is that you will only allow yourself to put nice bits on it.
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,196
    Wheelspinner said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wheelspinner said:

    Buggerit. This thread reminded me of a for sale post on a-n-other website here, for a Thing of Great Beauty. I had hoped/assumed it was sold. Went to check anyway.

    It isn't. Still available.

    I don't need it.
    I would rarely ride it outside the shed and off the turbo trainer.
    I still want it.


    We need pictures so we can help you make the decision.
    But you know the answer...
    Do it, buy it, buy it now, you know you want to, go on, go on, go on...
    A small detail...




    Picture taken at home?
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,497
    Looks exquisite. Better than that chromed scaffolding.
    Reminds me of the Vitus carbon 9. Which is now, a very rare beast.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,497
    Oooh looky:


    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Wheelspinner said:

    Buggerit. This thread reminded me of a for sale post on a-n-other website here, for a Thing of Great Beauty. I had hoped/assumed it was sold. Went to check anyway.

    It isn't. Still available.

    I don't need it.
    I would rarely ride it outside the shed and off the turbo trainer.
    I still want it.


    buy it buy it buy it.

    carpe diem
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Wheelspinner said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wheelspinner said:

    Buggerit. This thread reminded me of a for sale post on a-n-other website here, for a Thing of Great Beauty. I had hoped/assumed it was sold. Went to check anyway.

    It isn't. Still available.

    I don't need it.
    I would rarely ride it outside the shed and off the turbo trainer.
    I still want it.


    We need pictures so we can help you make the decision.
    But you know the answer...
    Do it, buy it, buy it now, you know you want to, go on, go on, go on...
    A small detail...




    ooooh thats lovely.

    you know you need it.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Wheelspinner said:

    veronese68 said:

    Wheelspinner said:

    A small detail...




    Indy Fab?
    Ben

    Bikes: Donhou DSS4 Custom | Condor Italia RC | Gios Megalite | Dolan Preffisio | Giant Bowery '76
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_h_ppcc/
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,497
    Come on WS, what is it?
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,711
    A Seven
    Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • joe_totale-2
    joe_totale-2 Posts: 1,333
    This?

    https://www.cyclefit.co.uk/bikes/622-slx

    That looks absolutely glorious, a real bike for life IMO. Do it!
  • ragged_trousers
    ragged_trousers Posts: 8
    I think steel is the way to go for a 10 year frame IMO. Just waiting on mine to get built up...

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