Specialized...Again

[NJBikeGal]

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!

[AllezGirl]

sweet

Maybe that's what I need to make the off-season more appealing. A brand spankin' new "beater" bike.

[NJBikeGal]

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!

[smilingcat]

with a matching blue toupe seat. Ti rail?

pretty and jealous.

[celerystalksme]

$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!

[violette]

$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!!!

[sundial]

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.

[Bluetree]

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***

[celerystalksme]

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...

[NJBikeGal]

Allez and I were pretty much joking about the beater thing, you know!

I wanted to have a second racing/training bike on hand, and since our team has a sponsorship with Specialized, I was able to get a nice bike at a good cost and get my "beater."

I'll be the first to admit that my 2nd bike is better than the one I raced on all last season. While I considered actually getting a real beater - and still want a nice cheap single speed - this was the right bike for me to get now!

[KSH]

$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!

[NJBikeGal]

I WAS KIDDING! Holy moly!

All I wanted to do was share my excitement about my new bike, and I feel like I'm getting ribbed for it.

[violette]

I WAS KIDDING! Holy moly!

All I wanted to do was share my excitement about my new bike, and I feel like I'm getting ribbed for it.

We're all jelous so.....get over it!!!!

[7rider]

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!

[NJBikeGal]

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????