Time to upgrade?

[sundial]

I didn't upgrade, I sort of downgraded. I sold my nice '07 Pilot and used the proceeds toward a different style bike that I feel more secure on and will (in theory) make me ride more

That beautiful white bike would be calling out to me all the time. Go for a canal ride!

[andtckrtoo]

I have a CAAD9 Cannondale Road bike. It's aluminum frame and can be a little rough at times, but I love it. So, I don't see upgrading that soon.

However, I did just buy a Surly Cross Check for commuting and light touring. DH is not a rider, so buying a bike just for him does not make sense, and he's slow, so I figured he could ride the Cannondale (we ride the same sized bike - I'm 5"10), and I'll ride the heavier Surly and we'll both be happy.

[maillotpois]

Congratulations on almost being done with law school.

Here are some questions that might make a difference as to whether you "can" get the bike now: Do you have a lot of student loans? Do you have a clerkship now and/or a job lined up for post-bar and after you're admitted to practice (assuming that's what your plan is)?

Regardless of what the answers are and what your decision is now, you will surely be able to upgrade one of these days, so let yourself look around at new bikes and plan ahead so when that day comes you are ready!

[Aggie_Ama]

I think GLC is right, once you have a bike that component level is acceptable and is a good frame fit you stop really shopping. My Cannondale only has 105 but I like the 105, if I keep the front deraileaur trimmed in it shifts magically for me (triple crank). The carbon frame is light, rides nicely so I am content. Sure I would just love a custom steel or ti bike but those are not in the cards and nothing on the shelf is more than a drivetrain upgrade for me. The only thing I want, some better bars because the ones they use don't make me happy like my old Salsas.

Did buying the Cannondale improve my cycling? No. Because I don't train for anything, I just ride my bike. It made me happier and I like it more. But don't expect that a bike will magically make you a 10x better rider, you might see some improvement but hard works pays more.

[ny biker]

I got a new bike when I knew I could afford to pay cash for it. Which meant months of planning and saving.

[ASammy1]

Just call it a graduation present!

[ninerfan]

Ha. I wish. It would be the most awesome grad present imaginable. Not the best time to be graduating though, huh?

[tulip]

Ha. I wish. It would be the most awesome grad present imaginable. Not the best time to be graduating though, huh?

Maybe not with an MBA, but lawyers seem to always be in demand.

[crazybikinchic]

Not the best time to be graduating though, huh?

Isn't that the truth. There is currently a saturation of Rad Techs here, but luckily I have a place that is ready to hire me. I don't even graduate until July.