$8500 Bicycle anyone?

kennyc · 10-02-2010, 12:22 PM

http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2...ch_cycling.htm

happy_terd · 10-02-2010, 03:37 PM

For $8500 that thing better pedal on its own.

desertgrandma · 10-02-2010, 03:45 PM

Why. Just.......why. Does it improve quality of life?

Does it make donuts?

happy_terd · 10-02-2010, 04:15 PM

I'd consider buying it if it had a butt massager.

desertgrandma · 10-02-2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happy_terd

I'd consider buying it if it had a butt massager.

You know......several responses came to mind......but in the end, I just sighed and turned away.....

kennyc · 10-02-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You know......several responses came to mind......but in the end, I just sighed and turned away.....

Thank you!

obs20 · 10-02-2010, 07:23 PM

With a frame that weighs 2 lbs it would be almost like taking an elevator up a hill.

While it's too expensive for me, $8000 is about right for a bike that is custom built for the rider.

v1k1ng1001 · 10-09-2010, 04:15 PM

Here's an idea if you wanna save some cash:

1. Buy a relatively cheap 3 lb aluminum frame.

2. Go on a diet until you lose 3 lbs.

3. Bank the $8k that you save.

chainring · 10-09-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1k1ng1001

Here's an idea if you wanna save some cash:

1. Buy a relatively cheap 3 lb aluminum frame.

2. Go on a diet until you lose 3 lbs.

3. Bank the $8k that you save.

As much as I love bicycle geekery, this is so true.

Recipe for being a fast cyclist:
1. Buy relatively decent (reliable) bike.
2. Hammer yourself into oblivion five days a week.
3. Lots of rest and nothing on the weekend.
4. Clean diet, balanced with lots of good protein, carbs and fat.

$8,500, while a neat bike, is totally unnecessary.

Laz116 · 10-09-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chainring

As much as I love bicycle geekery, this is so true.

Recipe for being a fast cyclist:
1. Buy relatively decent (reliable) bike.
2. Hammer yourself into oblivion five days a week.
3. Lots of rest and nothing on the weekend.
4. Clean diet, balanced with lots of good protein, carbs and fat.

.

That and EPO

v1k1ng1001 · 10-09-2010, 10:08 PM

Honestly, I think it's still reasonable for a serious enthusiast to spend between $1000-$3000 on their road bike, maybe more for a nice off road bike.

I'm 220-230 lbs and if I buy cheap gear it breaks. Ultegra is worth the money.

GeoffC · 10-10-2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happy_terd

I'd consider buying it if it had a butt massager.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

You know......several responses came to mind......but in the end, I just sighed and turned away.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Thank you!

Thank you for the images that flashed through my mind and will now stay with me for the rest of my natural !!!!!!

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happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	I'd consider buying it if it had a butt massager.

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obs20 Wizard Posts: 2,782 Karma: 29028512 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Device: Sony PRS 600, Nook ST, Toshiba Excite 10.1 AT 300	With a frame that weighs 2 lbs it would be almost like taking an elevator up a hill. While it's too expensive for me, $8000 is about right for a bike that is custom built for the rider.

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v1k1ng1001 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1624276 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South, South Texas Device: Pocketbook 620	Here's an idea if you wanna save some cash: 1. Buy a relatively cheap 3 lb aluminum frame. 2. Go on a diet until you lose 3 lbs. 3. Bank the $8k that you save.

10-09-2010, 10:08 PM	#11
v1k1ng1001 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1624276 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South, South Texas Device: Pocketbook 620	Honestly, I think it's still reasonable for a serious enthusiast to spend between $1000-$3000 on their road bike, maybe more for a nice off road bike. I'm 220-230 lbs and if I buy cheap gear it breaks. Ultegra is worth the money.

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