Bike buying headache

[rdwaltonut]

I have two bikes to choose from, one that I really want, nice color, great components, the type of bike I want, a Colnago CLX 2.0 with Athena/Chorus gruppo. The other is a great deal on a BMC TeamMachine SLR01 with Ultegra Di2 components. I know it is an aggressive race style bike, but the price for the components is unheard of.

Suggestions?

[deadrat]

You answered your own question. Buy the bike you 'want' not the bike that is a good deal. Otherwise we would all be riding Giants and Azzuri's!!

[jasonc]

Buy the bike you 'want' not the bike that is a good deal.

also known as - buy the one that makes you want to ride more and more

[pauls51]

Take both of them for a test ride... Then you'll know for sure

[RonK]

There is a thread here posted by people who don't like their bike.

[rdwaltonut]

I guess I wasn't clear. They are both Wants, I would love to have them both and I would love to ride more and more, with both. AND they are both good deals.

The thing I am struggling with is one is a great color scheme, and the other has the components that I think would be fantastic. Like I said, a headache, I think I am going to need to flip a coin, because I know I will love either one

[jacks1071]

Both would be nice bikes, pick the one that looks the best

BMC are quite common where I live so I'd take the Colnago just to be different.

[tripstobaltimore]

I guess I wasn't clear. They are both Wants, I would love to have them both and I would love to ride more and more, with both. AND they are both good deals.

The thing I am struggling with is one is a great color scheme, and the other has the components that I think would be fantastic. Like I said, a headache, I think I am going to need to flip a coin, because I know I will love either one

Again you've answered your own question....


Buy both

[AUbicycles]

BMC are quite common where I live so I'd take the Colnago just to be different.

But Cadel won on the BMC and not a Colnago, and to be different all you need is an iPhone (or any apple product)

[Daccordi Rider]

Go the Colnalgo with Gruppo!

[open roader]

Hugely subjective question.

I think the CLX frame shape is truly divine, most of the paint schemes used for CLX frames will not date with the passing of time.

[rdwaltonut]

I do love that paint scheme. Absolutely gorgeous. Never had Campy, so it will be an experience. Oh, and whilst looking around, I also found a cyclocross bike I want, the Fuji Altamira CX 2.0. Crap, bikes are going to take over my house

[DoogleDave]

The thing I am struggling with is one is a great color scheme, and the other has the components that I think would be fantastic. Like I said, a headache, I think I am going to need to flip a coin, because I know I will love either one

Do you want to love what it looks like or love how it feels when riding?

+1 to test riding both to see which one actually feels like the nicer bike to ride.
We can all give you our opinion on what WE like, but that means nothing if the bike doesnt feel right when YOU are riding it.....bargain price or not.

Dave

[rdwaltonut]

I definitely understand that. I wouldn't want to get a bike that doesn't feel right, no matter how it looks.

[open roader]

Do not let it be a headache, if it is, you are doing it all wrong!

[rdwaltonut]

Thanks everyone, I think I found the one I want. I was reading some posts and found that cyclocross can make excellent commuters. I think I will go with the Fuji. But that Colnago will be perfect for a second bike.

[Marty Moose]

Are you going to share where you are getting then from????

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[Sydguy]

Giant make the Colnago CLX... so its really a TCR with expensive stickers :p

Get the bike you want.

JM

[Marty Moose]

Giant make the Colnago CLX... so its really a TCR with expensive stickers :p

Get the bike you want.

JM

The frame is totally different don't insult my tcr like that

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[rdwaltonut]

The place I am looking at is sale-bikes.com

[Ross]

Easy solution - buy both!
N+1 = win

[Ross]

The place I am looking at is sale-bikes.com

Don't buy from there it's a scam

http://forums.mtbr.com/beginners-corner ... 31100.html

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discu ... tid=261710

[rdwaltonut]

Well then, good thing I posted this before buying. I'll stay away for sure

[Wakatuki]

You answered your own question. Buy the bike you 'want' not the bike that is a good deal. Otherwise we would all be riding Giants and Azzuri's!!

Deadrat the Giant slayer............. If every one wanted VFM Apple would still be a core!