I'd be interested in hearing from folks who own a high-end road "race" bike but do not race competitively. Why do you own a "race" bike as opposed to something more "endurance" oriented which presumably is better suited to what you're actually doing on the bike (i.e., long rides, group rides, the occasional fondo, or days when you just want a break from your TT rig).
I ask because I find myself wanting a S Works Tarmac TL7, but then I ask myself, what for? I have two beautiful custom bikes but both are more "endurance" oriented: a custom Ti Enigma and a Stelbel Rodano Disc (with clearance for 700x38) both Super Record level builds. Even if I were to enter a legit road race or crit, I'd probably just ride my basic Bowman Palace:R (Chorus, Zondas) so as not to look like a Fred when I get dropped.
Who are the people buying all the Tarmac TL7s such that they're on a massive back order? And why are they buying them? What am I missing here.....
I ask because I find myself wanting a S Works Tarmac TL7, but then I ask myself, what for? I have two beautiful custom bikes but both are more "endurance" oriented: a custom Ti Enigma and a Stelbel Rodano Disc (with clearance for 700x38) both Super Record level builds. Even if I were to enter a legit road race or crit, I'd probably just ride my basic Bowman Palace:R (Chorus, Zondas) so as not to look like a Fred when I get dropped.
Who are the people buying all the Tarmac TL7s such that they're on a massive back order? And why are they buying them? What am I missing here.....