I bought a thing!

by "Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
Published 08/26/2017 at 19:39

Tags: Bikelopnik
STARS: 4

Carbon fiber, 22 forward gears, hydraulic disc brakes, very fancy.

Replies (16)

"SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media" (silentbutnotreallydeadly)
08/26/2017 at 19:51, STARS: 1

A heady mix of Swiss, Japanese and Taiwanese engineering with a touch of Made in China. Now that’s what I call a hybrid!

"Straightsix9904" (Straightsix9904)
08/26/2017 at 19:54, STARS: 1

I’ve always been weirded out by disc brakes on road bikes. Much less hydraulic ones

#oldskool

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/26/2017 at 20:05, STARS: 0

I would prefer rim brakes too. But all the new bikes have discs.

"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
08/26/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 0

Very nice! What’s the component group on that?

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/26/2017 at 20:11, STARS: 0

Shimano Ultegra 11 speed. Not Di2.

"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
08/26/2017 at 20:12, STARS: 1

Awesome

"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/26/2017 at 21:29, STARS: 1

Ultegra 11 with a compact crankset is heaven. There’s no need for anything more expensive.

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/26/2017 at 21:36, STARS: 1

I am so glad to be back in shimano. I love the way shimano shifts.

"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/26/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 0

It’s my fav. I’m really fond of their hydro disc brakes and appreciate that they use mineral oil which isn’t toxic to my fluffball cat.

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
08/27/2017 at 03:12, STARS: 0

roughly how much is something like that worth?

"Captain Brotatohead" (brotatobrotato)
08/27/2017 at 08:16, STARS: 0

You are tall. BMC makes sharp bikes, enjoy!

"Captain Brotatohead" (brotatobrotato)
08/27/2017 at 08:27, STARS: 0

Without the exact model name it’s hard to tell. Generally the MSRP for a bike with mechanical Ultegra is in the $2500-$3500 range, but I’ve seen them north of $4500 if it’s the fancier carbon fiber layup or it comes with upgraded wheels.

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
08/27/2017 at 08:30, STARS: 0

FUCK ME!

that’s criminal

"Captain Brotatohead" (brotatobrotato)
08/27/2017 at 08:47, STARS: 0

Oh, but you haven’t even considered the apparel yet: (this is one of the more expensive outfitters)

https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/sale/sale/category/Mens-sale

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
08/27/2017 at 08:55, STARS: 0

they’re just taking the piss

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/27/2017 at 09:41, STARS: 2

It’s a 2016 model and I paid less than half retail so I was out the door for 2k. Msrp was $4300.