Just a general question with the situation if any of you are halting purchasing a new bike based on what could happen in future state. I had my eye on a Tarmac (comp version) that I am now thinking twice about even though it is not a stretch.

The priority list for upgrading should probably be: Contact points and fit. If you’re not comfortable, you will never be fast. Rubber. Tires are a consumable anyway, when the stock ones wear out, replace them with something faster. Helmet and skin suit. Wheels. Drivetrain. Doesn’t really make you …

I’ve had my eye on various gravel bikes for the past 18 months but haven’t pulled the trigger. Self control or what? :rofl: Various things have prevented me so far - but mainly because my current bike is “good enough” for most gravel near me. Although I would be able to go a few mph faster on the d…

I started the bike buying process before things got real in the US. I’m glad the bike is a done deal now and it was a very planned purchase to no $ regrets, but there’s no way I’d be thinking about getting the bike now under the current state of things.

The last few bikes I’ve bought have been purchased with gains from investing. Glad I pulled the trigger late last year on a new mountain bike :upside_down_face: I do plan on purchasing at least a couple full sets of kits from my LBS this week though. Like others have said, they’re going to need the…

Just bought a bike and no regrets. My biggest problem is now I’m having a LOT of trouble selling my other bike.

[image] BT-7274: Anybody have advice on how to save up for an Ultegra race bike when you’ve really only got Tiagra money? Ya got 2 kidneys m8

My wife and I are supposed to close on our first home in 3 weeks (USA), and we have no idea what to do. It is mucho stressful. Maybe if we pass on the house I can ease the pain with a new bike :slight_smile:

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Anyone thinking twice purchasing new bikes?

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SoonerNate March 16, 2020, 7:24pm 20

That’s essentially what I did.

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