Mr. S - no advice to offer, except to say wow on the progress you've made.
RolliePollie- Components wear out, and you can always upgrade them. Not so with the frame.
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Thread: Pondering A New Bike
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07-22-2008, 08:02 PM #1
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07-22-2008, 09:50 PM #2
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Rollie- I was in the same boat and opted for the 105 and carbon instead of Alum/Carbon fork and Ultegra. I do have the Ultegra rear deraileur. Anyway, my bike shifts very smooth and I am happy. Would full Ultegra be better? Probably. Am I disappointed in my decision? Not at all. My old bike was Sora, so this is a nice upgrade for me. As parts wear out or budget allows I will eventually make her full Ultegra. I love my carbon frame though
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07-23-2008, 02:33 AM #3
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Update:
I decided that the Dura Ace/Ultegra SL difference probably wasn't worth the $800 difference, at least to me.
But, the Madone 5.2 is not currently available.
Trying to get the 5.6 down to a price point that I'm able to swallow, I asked them to throw in the Dura Ace pedals...and they offered 105's instead.
So, we're a set of pedals away from making the deal, but I'm already feeling that the purchase is a little excessive...If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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07-23-2008, 03:56 AM #4
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Congrats, I assume you mean 5.5, Sweat!
Hold out for the pedals! Or shop around a bit and see what another dealer might do - road bike sales typically slow down now (maybe a little bump with the tour, but Spring is road bike buying time). Also new models are usually out in August, so something else to consider. Finally, if you have not ridden it, will he give you a refund if you don't like it or want something different?
P.S. What does Silver say about all this?
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07-23-2008, 01:52 PM #5
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Silver is supportive and encouraging...I think she doesn't understand why I'm holding out...but this is an expensive impulse
Originally Posted by Mr. SR500
If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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07-28-2008, 10:47 AM #6
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It is ordered!
Yep, we went to the LBS and ordered the Madone 5.5 with full Dura Ace this morning
I hope it will arrive this week
I hope to have pics this weekend!
I got nervous about the upcoming price increase (whether it's 4% or 20%, it's still a lot of $) and possible delays getting my short size once the new models are released...so I took the plunge.
Maybe one of the more indulgent things I've done
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07-28-2008, 10:52 AM #7
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07-28-2008, 02:02 PM #8
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WooHoo! Congrats. Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
Yep, we went to the LBS and ordered the Madone 5.5 with full Dura Ace this morning2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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