uh, ok.

SETTLE DOWN.

It's your money, you earnt it, treat yourself and buy it, BUT you must post pics, will you on board.

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hmmm.. you sound like me:-) But that bianchi is a hot bike too. Would you keep both? Arethey both rode bikes?

i would keep both. just race the felt b/c it's a TT or a tri bike. do long rides and events on the bianchi. i remember you talking about "what if i were to get a new bike" not too long ago...lol. it's fun to think about it.

I know exactly how you feel....this spring, I was seriously jonesin' for a new road bike. Didn't really need one, but I was lusting after a R2.5. I was turning 40 and thought that this would be a good way to celebrate. And my awesome wife said "no problem". So I say get that S22. I also wouldn't be surprised if you are faster on it...I am a good 2mph faster on my P2K than on my road bikes.

Spot

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well then do it.. I have a road bike and a tri bike, a n old tri bike and a mountain bike. Don't like the road bike, need to sell the old tri bike, rode the mountain bike twice and my super tri bike has too long of a top tube! So.. I want a new bike too. i'd get it if you can afford it...

As long as you keep the Bianchi, you should buy the tri-bike.

There's nothing like the sensation of getting down on the aerobars, you feel FAST! :-)

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i didn't realize that about your race bike. for a new ride is there anything you're thinking of in particular?

i love the bianchi, but she really is designed for long distance riding--the response, quality and comfort in the ride, reliability, this sort of stuff. when i bought her i didn't think i'd be doing TT's every week and have the desire to improve on that front.

geeze i can talk myself right into anything, can't i. lol.

...And you really think that this group would talk you OUT of a new Ride?

We know you're going to buy it , but you know the rules - Post a Pic

...A proud member of Bikes Anonymous, at 12 and still counting!

I think if you plan on using it, and using it a lot, then you don't need any more justification. Just make sure you will ride it enough to get some value out of it. I don't think speed matters but amount of use does. I've imposed a 5000 mile limit on new bikes, meaning the old bike has to have at least 5k on it before I can get a new one. I know that isn't huge mileage, but it seems respectable to me. I don't care if slow people have fast bikes, but it's a bit silly to have a Madone to ride 200 miles per year, in my opinion.

Lehmkuhler

[reply]i didn't realize that about your race bike. for a new ride is there anything you're thinking of in particular?[/reply]

I haven't even thought of it yet.. I do like the aegis, it would probably take me months to figure out what I want... You know.. us women.. we don't know WHAT we want LOL!

I like the S22 very much. I mean, bottom line: Dura-Ace tri bike for $2000 with Profile Carbon-X's. That is a very good deal.

The carbon X handlebars can be a can of worms though as they have some adjustment to them, but not as much flexibility fit-wise, as a non-integrated handlebar system.

We sell quite a few S22's because we really like them.

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My S22 is one of the best purchases I've ever made. Love that damn bike.

Well, an endorsement from Mr. Molina is as good as it gets. The man was cripple from back issues a decade ago and now he is top age grouper overall at Ironman Arizona.

I would go ride the bike first. If you ride it and fall in love with it, there's your answer. I swear I'm slower on my TT bike, but I love to ride it so I don't really care.

Jeff

Go for the whole enchalada - buy the S22, book a flight to France, meetup with Francois and Climb Alp D'Huez- now that's conspicuous consumption.

hot damn, i love it!!!

I just went through this. Got a nice bonus at work and decided to treat myself to a new road bike. Ordered a Litespeed Tuscany on Friday and should receive it around the time I am up in CDA next week.

It will give me some motivation to train again when I get back. Go for it...new toys are fun to play with and we are all kids at heart.

For the record, Molina goes by the handle "Skid" and rides a Titan-Flex. "skid marks" is some other dude entirely.

As for Kitty's new ride... well DUH! Buy the damn thing and post lots of pics of you riding/racing it. Post your position and get lots of interior decorating advice, and maybe the odd fit comment or two as well. :)

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Indeed. In triathlon terms skid marks is but a lowly brown speck on Skid's chamois.

Hey - race hard this weekend and dont forget to have fun

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Thanks man - I'll try my best not to smile. ;-)

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ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? BUY THE BIKE!!! It's such a good feeling and you will enjoy it so.

I changed jobs in the Fall and as soon as I had my new offer (but before I announced my resigantion) I called FitWerx and scheduled an appointment. The result: A 2005 custom Elite Razor with Zipp 404 front and 909 disc rear. And we have two kids!!! Don't forget, the rule of n+1 is always in effect.

Point is, if you want it and can afford it, get it. You don't need us to tell you that (although I completely understand the crowd support factor lessens the guilt!) :)

Ride Fast!!

Chris

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