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  1. 09-16-2008, 03:18 PM #1
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    Specialized...Again

    Well, as if it wasn't bad enough that I bought a Tarmac S-Works at the start of this season...then I had to go and get a second bike. Another Tarmac...this one's an Elite, carbon frame with full 105, and the same geometry as the S-Works. Perfect for bad weather, winter training, and those "just in case" moments. So...here he is, the affectionately named -

    BUBBA!
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  2. 09-16-2008, 04:47 PM #2
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    sweet

    Maybe that's what I need to make the off-season more appealing. A brand spankin' new "beater" bike.
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  3. 09-16-2008, 06:18 PM #3
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    Chuck responded by asking me how many bikes I really needed. I said, "I don't know...how many can I fit in the dining room?!"

    Everyone needs a brand new beater! Or two...or three...whee!
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  4. 09-16-2008, 07:45 PM #4
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    with a matching blue toupe seat. Ti rail?

    pretty and jealous.
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  5. 09-17-2008, 09:02 AM #5
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    $2200 beater bike? Wow...that's a nice bike...not sure many people would use a brand new, over-two-grand bike as a beater. I know guys with $12K wonder bikes they bought with loose change in their couch...but their beater is like $300! lol I myself have a $7K+ wonderbike...and $3k+ bike...another $3K+ bike...a $2K+ bike...but I cherish them all! My beater is a $400 mountain bike! lol

    But to each their own! Very nice bike!
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  6. 09-17-2008, 09:25 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by celerystalksme View Post
    $2200 beater bike? Wow...that's a nice bike...not sure many people would use a brand new, over-two-grand bike as a beater. I know guys with $12K wonder bikes they bought with loose change in their couch...but their beater is like $300! lol I myself have a $7K+ wonderbike...and $3k+ bike...another $3K+ bike...a $2K+ bike...but I cherish them all! My beater is a $400 mountain bike! lol

    But to each their own! Very nice bike!
    OK...you have to tell me what kinda couch they have cuz I want one!!!
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  7. 09-17-2008, 06:26 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by celerystalksme View Post
    $2200 beater bike? Wow...that's a nice bike...not sure many people would use a brand new, over-two-grand bike as a beater. I know guys with $12K wonder bikes they bought with loose change in their couch...but their beater is like $300! lol I myself have a $7K+ wonderbike...and $3k+ bike...another $3K+ bike...a $2K+ bike...but I cherish them all! My beater is a $400 mountain bike! lol

    But to each their own! Very nice bike!
    HA! Right? My $2500 Tarmac Expert is my top-of-the-line dream bike as far as I'm concerned. I can't imagine such a pretty, and nice bike being considered a beater bike!
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    Quote Originally Posted by NJBikeGal View Post
    Chuck responded by asking me how many bikes I really needed. I said, "I don't know...how many can I fit in the dining room?!"

    Everyone needs a brand new beater! Or two...or three...whee!
    LOL! I've been toying with getting another Roubaix as my off season bike. Like I need another bike.
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  9. 09-17-2008, 10:56 AM #9
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    Futile. Completely futile.

    I bought an FP5 to use as a crit/rain "beater" bike. Within 6 months it had a new Campy gruppo, handlebars, Fulcrum wheelset, saddle, seatpost and now it's getting a ceramic BB. The only thing original is the frame... and the stem.

    *** sigh***
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluetree View Post
    Futile. Completely futile.

    I bought an FP5 to use as a crit/rain "beater" bike. Within 6 months it had a new Campy gruppo, handlebars, Fulcrum wheelset, saddle, seatpost and now it's getting a ceramic BB. The only thing original is the frame... and the stem.

    *** sigh***
    This is another reason to have a cheap trainer/beater/rain bike. Cuz getting a $2000+ beater bike often times turns into a $7000 bike after you get it some bling...SRAM Red brifters and derailleurs...AX Lightness brakes...Zipp Vuma Quad cranks...Lightweight/Lew/Zipp wheels...carbon bars, seatpost, bottle cages, light stem, CK headset, etc etc etc...
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    Quote Originally Posted by NJBikeGal View Post
    Chuck responded by asking me how many bikes I really needed.
    You know, the answer to the question is always: N + 1, where N is the number of bikes you currently have!
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  12. 09-18-2008, 05:55 AM #12
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    I like that formula, 7! I'll have to share that with the DH. Especially since I am already thinking about getting a Single Speed Tricross sometime next year!

    I figure, one new bike purchase per year is totally acceptable. right????
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  13. 09-18-2008, 05:57 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by NJBikeGal View Post
    I figure, one new bike purchase per year is totally acceptable. right????
    Of course!!!! (we can justify anything, right??).

    Your new bike is beautiful!!!!
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