Well, while I remain sad that my beloved Eddy Merckx was stolen, life must march on and I really must ride a bike. Fortunately, our insurance looks like it will cover replacement value as opposed to the "actual cash value" of my bike. So we started looking at bikes last weekend. There were a couple at my LBS that were possibilities; however, they just didn't move me for whatever reason. You simply can't buy my Merckx frame (new) anymore (it was scandium), and most of the manufacturers are going carbon, which really isn't my style. DH sure loved the amazing Time carbon whatever, but I just couldn't see myself on it.
And then I remembered (DUH) that I have always wanted a Pegoretti. It's really been my dream bike for years. All of their bikes look like art. So I went to the local shop that sells them, and they didn't have the model I wanted and who knows when it will ship next from Italy, so I found one in Pennsylvania and I am going to get the frame there and have my LBS guy build it up. Components are still under debate...
But here's the frame:
I am looking forward to meeting the new bike!
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03-08-2010, 06:00 PM #1
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03-08-2010, 06:01 PM #2
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03-08-2010, 06:03 PM #3
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What a sexy frame, Sarah. That's really finding the silver lining in the cloud! Please post more pics when it's built.
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03-08-2010, 06:15 PM #4
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I've decided that rather than it reminding me of James Bond in a tux with a wild tie, it's Daniel Craig as James Bond in a tux stripping down to his swim trunks. Fast, elegant and racy wild.
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03-08-2010, 06:49 PM #5
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Originally Posted by SadieKate
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03-10-2010, 07:09 AM #6
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*fans self* Did it just get hot in here? Originally Posted by SadieKate
Gawd, that is a gorgeous bike! What a silver lining to this cloud.
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03-11-2010, 04:51 AM #7
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Beautiful bike!
I have been oggling the Pegoretti range for a long time. I look forward to seeing some snaps when you have your new baby all decked out.
Has anyone read anything lately about Dario and how he is going?
http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6...6003-1,00.htmlLast edited by Trekhawk; 03-11-2010 at 05:01 AM.
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03-11-2010, 05:39 AM #8
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Wow...that is truly gorgeous. That would help get me over the last one, for sure!
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03-11-2010, 07:15 PM #9
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From what I hear, Dario is doing well and is back at the bench building bikes (yay!). He was just at the NAHBS show apparently.
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03-08-2010, 06:16 PM #10
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Wow, what a beautiful frame! Can't wait to read your first ride report on it!
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03-08-2010, 06:35 PM #11
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Wow! If that frame rides half as good as it looks...
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03-08-2010, 06:53 PM #12
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Nice!!!!!
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03-08-2010, 06:57 PM #13
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Sweet!! Can't wait to see it built up!
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03-08-2010, 07:25 PM #14
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that is BEAUTIFUL!
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03-08-2010, 07:31 PM #15
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Wow, that is art!
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