Bicycle Lust

**xeney** · 10-02-2006, 04:26 PM

I can't afford a new bike right now but that doesn't keep me from window shopping, right? Last week I looked at this creamsicle-y goodness:

... which lots of people seem to think is ugly, and maybe it is, but it's ugly in such a happy way.

Then I was lusting over the Litespeed Bella based on photos online:

... but to my relief I hated the color in person (even though the bike is otherwise gorgeous). It looks like a bridesmaid dress.

Unfortunately, no such luck with last year's Ruby Pro, on closeout in my size, and so much prettier than either the online photos or this year's versions:

Share the objects of your bike lust. It's end-of-the-year closeout season, the most dangerous time of the year!

**Trekhawk** · 10-02-2006, 04:34 PM

Hmmm so many bikes so little time.

Im a bit partial to these at the moment

http://lynskeyperformance.com/gallery/

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...RODUCT.ID=1806

**mary9761** · 10-02-2006, 04:45 PM

I kind of like that creamsicle bicycle

This is the object of my bicycle lust... Alas she is WAY out of my reach AND the LBS doesn't have any more even if I could get her....

She's the 2006 Trek Pilot 1.2 WSD and her name is Pele.. She told me she was ready to "Burn up the Road"

The 2007 isn't talking to me quite as well as the Lava Red although, she may have a name if I manage to end up with her... Lady Ice - She'll freeze the competition.

The color has to grow on me yet though as I really LOVE red. I will say that I've at least seen the color in person and it's prettier than the photo shows. It has sort of a pearly undertone to it. It looks like they've changed the wheels and some of the other components this year as well.

**KnottedYet** · 10-02-2006, 09:55 PM

My lust has been quite satisfied by my Waterford. Sigh....

I'm lusting after tires and a new pump (my $20 Serfas exploded the first time I used it) and some bike bags.

Object of desire is currently Vittoria Randonneurs with reflective sidewalls in 700x28. Get em Wednesday. Can't find a link to them, but i think several TE'rs have them.

Does bike-accessory lust count as bike lust?

**Surlygirl** · 10-03-2006, 04:51 AM

Don't know if this helps but when I went to my favorite LBS they had me test ride the Orbea Dama Race and the Litespeed Bella. They are both great bikes but I got the Orbea. My LBS said they have had trouble with Litespeed. Anyway, ride them both and see which one you like.

**mlove** · 10-03-2006, 05:04 AM

I am lusting after a Trek Pilot 5.2 spa wsd. I don't like the color so I want a Project One version. It is expensive but I will be able to use some of my payout for vacation and sick leave when I retire. So last January I bought my first bike, a Trek Hybrid, and this January I plan to order my second bike, the Trek Pilot. I hope my bike lust will then be assuaged.

**short cut sally** · 10-03-2006, 05:14 AM

xeney, I love the orbea..we don't have any dealers locally but I would choose her over the lightspeed. I lusted after the yellow and black Fuji Robaix this spring, searched for one in my size, then as luck would have it, put a new roof on the house..priorities stink. So, now to find a shop with a sale and hopefully they have one that fits me. I've always wanted a yellow and black bike, but after seeing the orange-y color of the orbea, i would take her...

**sulis** · 10-03-2006, 05:22 AM

I was laughing at myself last week because I realized whenever I see a cyclist, I'm not checking to see if a hot guy is riding it - but rather checking to see how hot the bike is!!

I loooove the creamsicle orbea. The color is just so fun!

I currently have a Red specialized Allez and am quite happy with it. I am lusting after a new sexy wheel set. But otherwise, I love it. I absolutely adore the Ruby Comp Pro but the women specific bikes do not fit me because I'm so long.

I am dreaming of adding the Specialized Cross Roads into the family. Yes I even like the brown one. http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...d=07Crossroads
Or if I was independently wealthy I would get the Vanilla commuter - its just adorable. http://www.vanillabicycles.com/

**Mimosa** · 10-03-2006, 05:31 AM

I am looking for a new bike and hope to get enough money to buy a custom build Stevens SCF2. The dutch womens trade team Buitenpoort-Flexpoint (and thus also Amber Neben) have them this year without any complaints so I guess it must be good stuff.

Unfortunaltely they do not have an US dealer.

**Trek420** · 10-03-2006, 05:34 AM

KnottedYet "Does bike-accessory lust count as bike lust?"

yes! I'm lusting after a new saddle and seat post for "Bradley" my GT commuter.

**GLC1968** · 10-03-2006, 05:56 AM

After finding my Terry Classic (as my commuter) and falling in love with the fit, I'm now lusting after this bike to replace my road bike:

Though I'm restraining myself for 2 reasons...1) no diposable money right now and 2) let's see what 2007 brings!!

(this is the 2006 Isis)

**mimitabby** · 10-03-2006, 06:06 AM

You guys all have excellent taste. these are all beautiful, lovely bikes.
I want an italian steel bike with campy components that fits a smaller woman.
And it has to have enough room for FENDERS...!!
Realizing that what I want is unattainable, I can't even start dreaming about colors. I like the creamsicle.. I even like that silver and white Terry!
grrr grrr grrr

**xeney** · 10-03-2006, 06:43 AM

Oh, those aren't bikes I am seriously considering. I am thinking that at this point I need to buy something very low-end, if I can find something that fits me, and see if I ride more with a bike that fits. Then I can think about upgrading later.

Or I might go mid-range and buy the Orbea Dama Mitis, which is just as pretty in the orange, and the bike shop offered me a great deal and said that if I hated the 105 they could swap my Veloce group over. I'm just trying to decide if I can afford a new bike at all. This is the fantasy thread, not the things I am really considering! (Or I would have test ridden that Ruby yesterday.)

**mimitabby** · 10-03-2006, 07:25 AM

oh, that's a beautiful bike too!

Yeah, they told me i could swap my campy stuff too. but then what do you do with your other, componentless bike?? er, frame?

**KnottedYet** · 10-03-2006, 07:29 AM

Take the Shimano from the new bike, put it on the old frame, that makes a complete bike. Can you sell it?

Or would it be cheaper just to order a bare frame and move your components over, then sell the old frame (bare)?

When I was considering a Soma build-up, one of the shop guys told me it would be cheaper to buy an entire bike and then swap all the components to the Soma frame rather than buying the components seperately. That was an eye-opener! I checked prices, and for what I wanted to do he was right!

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