I bought a thing!

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 08/26/2017 at 19:39 • Filed to: Bikelopnik

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

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/26/2017 at 19:51

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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 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/26/2017 at 19:54

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

#oldskool

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Straightsix9904 08/26/2017 at 20:05

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

Cash Rewards > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/26/2017 at 20:10

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

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Cash Rewards 08/26/2017 at 20:11

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Shimano Ultegra 11 speed. Not Di2.

Cash Rewards > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/26/2017 at 20:12

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Awesome

benjrblant > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/26/2017 at 21:29

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

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > benjrblant 08/26/2017 at 21:36

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

benjrblant > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/26/2017 at 22:12

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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 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/27/2017 at 03:12

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roughly how much is something like that worth?

Captain Brotatohead > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/27/2017 at 08:16

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You are tall. BMC makes sharp bikes, enjoy!

Captain Brotatohead > pip bip - choose Corrour 08/27/2017 at 08:27

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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 > Captain Brotatohead 08/27/2017 at 08:30

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FUCK ME!

that’s criminal

Captain Brotatohead > pip bip - choose Corrour 08/27/2017 at 08:47

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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 > Captain Brotatohead 08/27/2017 at 08:55

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they’re just taking the piss

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > pip bip - choose Corrour 08/27/2017 at 09:41

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