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Would like to know what road bike would give you some goosebumps

A bike that you might already own or something you are ogling, could be something you are saving for or just something you know through your research.
Does not have to be a $5000 bike, the price tag is up to.

Think along the lines of Lightest Bike, may be the most aero bike.
Could very well be the most comfortable bike or could be an extremely good allrounder, let us know what the reasons are for selecting the bike.
An awesome looking bike could give you the tickle ?

Lets say you pick a $2000.00 as your choice, it should stack up against a $5000 bike, meaning one rider timing an equal if not better lap time on the $2000.00
Performance is definitely a sort of priority, rest is up to you

2013 TCR Advanced 0 I have one sand think it's the best bang for your buck on the market. They also look great and out perform many higher $$ bikes.

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De Rosa Nuovo Classico with Record.

Colnago Master. Ever since seeing one for sale years ago they give me 'the shiver'.

I just had a quick glance at bikeexchange, and I reckon you could pick up a pretty sweet bike for $5k

Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 with Di2 and Zipp 404s

Another TCR with Di2 and Zipps

both of those are XL frames (which I would assume is 58cm?), Giants always offer great value for money, if I only had 5 grand and I was looking to buy a bike it would be either of those two.

Normal price for the TCR Advanced SL 1 is around $5k, and that's a solid bike equipped with Dura Ace, and if I couldn't find a higher spec one on special I would probably get one of these.

Or for something a bit different - Look 675. I'm not really sold on the aesthetics but maybe it looks good in the flesh, would have to see one in person to be sure. I have a 695 and it's a fantastic bike.

Currently a Specialized Crux Expert Carbon Disc (Cyclocross Bike), sex on wheels, not a pure road bike but don't care

a 58cm Koiled Titanium bike with nice blue anodised highlights.

Something with Moots or English on the downtube...

BrisVegas wrote:a 58cm Koiled Titanium bike with nice blue anodised highlights.

Tommasini Tecno with alloy Campagnolo gruppo, hubs and a quill stem
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing wrote:Tommasini Tecno with alloy Campagnolo gruppo, hubs and a quill stem
Have a great ride,
Peter

As long as it's the blue one.,,

Dan wrote:De Rosa Nuovo Classico with Record.

Bob_TAS wrote:Colnago Master. Ever since seeing one for sale years ago they give me 'the shiver'.

humanbeing wrote:Tommasini Tecno with alloy Campagnolo gruppo, hubs and a quill stem
Have a great ride,
Peter

I like the cut of your jibs.

RonK wrote:

humanbeing wrote:Tommasini Tecno with alloy Campagnolo gruppo, hubs and a quill stem
Have a great ride,
Peter

As long as it's the blue one.,,

ok

TDC wrote:

Dan wrote:De Rosa Nuovo Classico with Record.

Bob_TAS wrote:Colnago Master. Ever since seeing one for sale years ago they give me 'the shiver'.

humanbeing wrote:Tommasini Tecno with alloy Campagnolo gruppo, hubs and a quill stem
Have a great ride,
Peter

I like the cut of your jibs.

You want something that will age gracefully like you will

humanbeing wrote:
You want something that will age gracefully like you will

Ha! you have mistaken me for a fine wine. The reality is that I am dried out and oxidised.

Guys, does anyone commute to work in a 6K bike?

My BiL commutes frequently in Sydney on an Orbea Orca SDR. His LBS pointed out that you don't see too many people commuting around Sydney in Ferrari's...so now he's on the look out for a titanium commuter

I went down to a LBS to check out some bikes, and all they could recommend was a GIANT TCR in the 6K range.

5k? easy....half a new LOOK.
I commute on my LOOK when i feel like it. I usually take something more utilitarian though, bit of dirt on the way.

i commute on my Parlee Z1.. whats the point in having it and not riding it. Just like if i owned a ferrari i would drive it into the ground. Its insured and has a warranty.. use it