Topic: What cycle have you been drooling over

[tortoise]

The new Cannondale Jekyll.  27 lbs of all mountain madness.  The pull shock caught me by surprise.



http://www.pinkbike.com/news/cannondale-jekyll-275-carbon-team-review-2014.html

[HeliDriver]

Went to my LBS today and had a nice little chat. I thought I'd see if by chance they had any great deals on leftover 2014s, but it wasn't to be. They told me that Santa Cruz basically assembles bikes as ordered, and the shop doesn't keep a bunch in inventory so they never really have any leftovers.

They did have some Specialized FSRs, but after a bit of chatting I think I've crossed them off my list. I want the RockShox Pike fork, and it only comes on the $6,000+ FSRs. For that kind of money, may as well get the Santa Cruz.

The Giant Trance SX seems like my best budget option, and comes with the Pike for around $3,500. Seems like a good bike and a good value, and they're apparently a little roomier in the cockpit, which I like. If it ever quits raining (and doesn't start snowing!), I may take one out for a spin.

But I still think the Santa Cruz Bronson is going to be one sweet bike. I was all set on saving some money with the aluminum frame, but am now thinking carbon is the way to go. For 2015, Santa Cruz introduced a new carbon layup that is a bit heavier than before, but also quite a bit cheaper than their top carbon frame. But now I'm looking at around $5,500 for the bike. Ouch. 

[huota]

^Those are all good or very good bikes, AFAIK. You can't go wrong with any of them, but of course you want to have the one that is best for you, especially for that kind of money.

[blotter]

stopped at our LBS on Saturday.  My wife has found her next purchase:




our shop has offered a smoking deal!  I expect to see this bike added to the collection within 2 month 

[quadzilla]

stopped at our LBS on Saturday.  My wife has found her next purchase:

our shop has offered a smoking deal!  I expect to see this bike added to the collection within 2 month 

Very nice.

What is the name of your shop? My buddy wants a new road bike and missed the bike sale in TO.

[blotter]

stopped at our LBS on Saturday.  My wife has found her next purchase:

our shop has offered a smoking deal!  I expect to see this bike added to the collection within 2 month 

Very nice.

What is the name of your shop? My buddy wants a new road bike and missed the bike sale in TO.

Pedal Bike Shop in Port Colborne.

He deals with Scott, Niner and Opus as the main brands. (along with Salsa and Surley)
His prices are very good.

There's also Liberty Bicycles in St Catharines which is a place we used to deal with all the time.
They have Specialized, Cannondale and Kona

[quadzilla]

Thanks Careener and Blotter

[lebowski]

Borrowed one just like this from a buddy for a couple of hours over the weekend. Hadn't ridden a titanium frame before - my own bike is an old steel roadie commuter. Holy cow; the thing felt so light, smooth, stable and responsive - needless to say, I've since spent some time on Craigslist

[Patrick_D1]

Went to my LBS today and had a nice little chat. I thought I'd see if by chance they had any great deals on leftover 2014s, but it wasn't to be. They told me that Santa Cruz basically assembles bikes as ordered, and the shop doesn't keep a bunch in inventory so they never really have any leftovers.

They did have some Specialized FSRs, but after a bit of chatting I think I've crossed them off my list. I want the RockShox Pike fork, and it only comes on the $6,000+ FSRs. For that kind of money, may as well get the Santa Cruz.

The Giant Trance SX seems like my best budget option, and comes with the Pike for around $3,500. Seems like a good bike and a good value, and they're apparently a little roomier in the cockpit, which I like. If it ever quits raining (and doesn't start snowing!), I may take one out for a spin.

But I still think the Santa Cruz Bronson is going to be one sweet bike. I was all set on saving some money with the aluminum frame, but am now thinking carbon is the way to go. For 2015, Santa Cruz introduced a new carbon layup that is a bit heavier than before, but also quite a bit cheaper than their top carbon frame. But now I'm looking at around $5,500 for the bike. Ouch. 

Not to come across as biased since I own one, but what about the Devinci Troy XP? $3,000 for the aluminum model and it comes with the RockShox Pike (mine even has travel adjust), a Monarch in the rear, and a reasonably decent spec everywhere else. 150 mm of travel should be all you need. If you want the carbon model I believe it's in the $4,500 range.

[HeliDriver]

^^ I'm sure there's lots of great bikes that aren't on my radar. Mostly, I'm just going on what my preferred LBS stocks and recommends. I've been a customer there since they first opened over 20 years ago and have always been treated well, so I'd like to buy another bike from them if possible.

Of course, it would probably be smart to check out other options from other stores. I also have a friend who owns a shop that sells Rocky Mountain, and there's a handful of shops in the area that probably sell different brands, too.

[blotter]

^^ I'm sure there's lots of great bikes that aren't on my radar. Mostly, I'm just going on what my preferred LBS stocks and recommends. I've been a customer there since they first opened over 20 years ago and have always been treated well, so I'd like to buy another bike from them if possible.

Of course, it would probably be smart to check out other options from other stores. I also have a friend who owns a shop that sells Rocky Mountain, and there's a handful of shops in the area that probably sell different brands, too.

i LOVE Rocky Mountain... but haven't had one in ages due to the stores I deal with not being dealers.

having a good relationship with a shop is important.  That's one reason why I try to keep my purchases through the same one.  But even with the being said, we did change which shop we usually go to years ago.
partly due to location, partly due to price.  It's always interesting to visit somewhere else to see the customer service perspertive from another place.   I found some places can get complacent with regulars.

[quadzilla]

Snowman -- You need to trade in the mtn bike for this.

http://gearpatrol.com/2014/10/28/review-giant-tcx-advanced-pro-0/

[Snowman]

Snowman -- You need to trade in the mtn bike for this.

http://gearpatrol.com/2014/10/28/review-giant-tcx-advanced-pro-0/

Fack....thanks 

[blotter]

^^^^^^

while, somewhat looks like:




5-STAR Best paired with Niner's RDO frames, our "spare no expense" 5-Star Builds are filled with top of the line components for the cycling connoisseur or athlete who refuses to compromise.

FRAME:   BSB 9 RDO - CARBON/NINER RED or ICEBERG BLUE
FORK:   NINER Full Carbon Fork, 15MM
WHEELS:   NINER CX Carbon, 15MM FRONT, Q/R 135MM REAR, Niner Graphic
TIRES:   SCHWALBE Rocket Ron Evo, Folding, 700 X 33
BRAKES & ROTORS:   SHIMANO RS785 Hydraulic with 160mm Rotors
BRAKE LEVERS   SHIMANO RS785
R/ SHIFTER:   SHIMANO R785 11sp Di2
F/ SHIFTER:   SHIMANO R785 2sp Di2
R/ DERAILLEUR:   SHIMANO Ultegra GS 11sp Di2
F/ DERAILLUER:   SHIMANO Ultegra Di2
CASSETTE:   SHIMANO Ultegra 11sp 11-32T
CHAIN:   SHIMANO Ultegra 11sp
CRANK SET:   SHIMANO Ultegra 46x36T
BOTTOM BRACKET:   SHIMANO BBR60
SADDLE:   Niner Custom with Cr-Mo Rails, Niner Graphic
SEAT POST:   NINER RDO Seat Post, 400MM, Red Niner Graphic
HANDLEBAR:   NINER Drop Top Alloy, Red Niner Graphic
STEM:   NINER RDO Stem, Red Niner Graphic
GRIPS:   NINER Bar Tape

Niner reserves the right to substitute components of equal or greater value in the event of specification updates or changes.

$6499

[quadzilla]

I REALLY WANT THAT BIKE!  FACK THAT IS AWESOME!

[Guy]

Go for it then, when you will be 80, it will be too late!

[blotter]

Go for it then, when you will be 80, it will be too late!

 


if you're referring to the NINER, I can get you a quote.
while the exchange rate hasn't been to great my shop in Port Colborne is usually the best in Canada for Niner pricing.   

[Snowman]

^^^^^^

while, somewhat looks like:




5-STAR Best paired with Niner's RDO frames, our "spare no expense" 5-Star Builds are filled with top of the line components for the cycling connoisseur or athlete who refuses to compromise.




FRAME:   BSB 9 RDO - CARBON/NINER RED or ICEBERG BLUE
FORK:   NINER Full Carbon Fork, 15MM
WHEELS:   NINER CX Carbon, 15MM FRONT, Q/R 135MM REAR, Niner Graphic
TIRES:   SCHWALBE Rocket Ron Evo, Folding, 700 X 33
BRAKES & ROTORS:   SHIMANO RS785 Hydraulic with 160mm Rotors
BRAKE LEVERS   SHIMANO RS785
R/ SHIFTER:   SHIMANO R785 11sp Di2
F/ SHIFTER:   SHIMANO R785 2sp Di2
R/ DERAILLEUR:   SHIMANO Ultegra GS 11sp Di2
F/ DERAILLUER:   SHIMANO Ultegra Di2
CASSETTE:   SHIMANO Ultegra 11sp 11-32T
CHAIN:   SHIMANO Ultegra 11sp
CRANK SET:   SHIMANO Ultegra 46x36T
BOTTOM BRACKET:   SHIMANO BBR60
SADDLE:   Niner Custom with Cr-Mo Rails, Niner Graphic
SEAT POST:   NINER RDO Seat Post, 400MM, Red Niner Graphic
HANDLEBAR:   NINER Drop Top Alloy, Red Niner Graphic
STEM:   NINER RDO Stem, Red Niner Graphic
GRIPS:   NINER Bar Tape

Niner reserves the right to substitute components of equal or greater value in the event of specification updates or changes.

$6499

 

Need to sell my TT-RS to finance my new bad habit

[quadzilla]

if you're referring to the NINER, I can get you a quote.
while the exchange rate hasn't been to great my shop in Port Colborne is usually the best in Canada for Niner pricing.   

I've put my kidney on ebay, once it sells I'll let you know so you can get me a quote. The good thing is I don't need Di2 and carbon wheels so mine will come in cheaper.

Need to sell my TT-RS to finance my new bad habit

Its better to have love and lost than not loved at all. 

[blotter]

if you're referring to the NINER, I can get you a quote.
while the exchange rate hasn't been to great my shop in Port Colborne is usually the best in Canada for Niner pricing.   

I've put my kidney on ebay, once it sells I'll let you know so you can get me a quote. The good thing is I don't need Di2 and carbon wheels so mine will come in cheaper.

Need to sell my TT-RS to finance my new bad habit

Its better to have love and lost than not loved at all. 

 


FWIW - what I posted is their "5 star" build. 
You can get various builds.   

http://www.ninerbikes.com/BSB9RDO