Your latest bike purchase?

[dkel]

What was the last bike you bought? Why did you buy it?

My last bike purchase was a Cannondale Quick 2 that I got at the end of November. In September I had gotten my old 2001 Trek hybrid out of the back of the garage to start commuting by bike, and after really getting into it, I realized I needed something a little more dialed-in for the rigors of commuting. The Quick was a perfect choice, because it is much nicer than what I had been riding, but similar in style: a hybrid, upright riding position, very stable handling, and generally familiar territory for a newbie like me.

So here’s why I’ve started this thread: five months and 2000 miles after my Quick purchase, I’m starting to think I need another upgrade (I’m really looking at the Surly Straggler, but that’s for another thread…really, really looking hard at the Straggler…with jealous eyes and a covetous heart…). Am I crazy to want a different bike so soon? I’ve learned a lot recently: much from doing all that riding, and at least as much from being involved in this forum. I’d like to think I’m being sensible and purposeful about my needs, based on all I’ve learned, and not just succumbing to n+1 frenzy. So tell me: why did you get your last bike? What did you get?

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[hozn]

@Powerful Pete 112725 wrote:

@Hozn, have you ever run Panaracers? I am currently running these in 32mms and am satisfied, although have had a run of flats (that could be more bad luck and riding inability, thought). If you have would appreciate your thoughts.

Like the idea of shifting to a lighter tire, possibly in a smaller size for the spring/summer commute…

Yeah, I used to buy those in 28mm as my winter tires before discovering Duranos — which feel a little more grippy, faster, and seem to be about as bulletproof. The T-Serv are great tires; I am lucky that I commute predominately on the MUT, so don’t quite need that level of protection. At least, not in these warmer/cleaner-streets months. Roads are really terrible this year, though!

[americancyclo]

@hozn 112717 wrote:

Oh, I will lower my price to $15 in that case!

I’ll take it!

[hozn]

@americancyclo 112762 wrote:

I’ll take it!

Sure -I will email you to coordinate.

[Powerful Pete]

Last couple of bits from my latest “winter sale” binge have arrived…

I repeat, I am ready for BAFS 2016.

Castelli super-duper Balaclava:
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Castelli Estremo winter gloves:
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[kwarkentien]

My Rapha goodies have arrived!!!! Woohoo!

[dkel]

Front panniers:

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C&O summer trip, here we come!

[Mikey]

Well this winter finally put my hybrid over the edge. Need a a new fork and new wheels. I took the opportunity to upgrade. [ATTACH=CONFIG]8255[/ATTACH]

[Boomer Cycles]

New2me, gently used, 26 x 2.00 knobbies for my hybrid and next year’s BAFS2016, Thank you Craigslist (for $20:-)!!

[KWL]

@dkel 113052 wrote:

Front panniers:
C&O summer trip, here we come!

You should consider staying at a lockhouse. http://www.canaltrust.org/quarters/index.php

[ebubar]

I hear these Brooks folks know a bit about saddles…

[chris_s]

New Bike.

[rcannon100]

Burp.

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[hozn]

@rcannon100 113534 wrote:

Burp.

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Beautiful! I love that color. And that looks like an awesome fork they are specing there.

You gonna leave it setup for ‘cross or road?

[rcannon100]

@hozn 113538 wrote:

You gonna leave it setup for ‘cross or road?

Um……. It’s pretty green!

[jrenaut]

@rcannon100 113539 wrote:

Um……. It’s pretty green!

Yeah, didn’t need the picture, I can see that bike from DC.

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