I've been fortunate to have just had a wee inheritance which means I can now buy my dream bike; a Paris Galibier from Condor Cycles. Frameset @ £2500, then maybe about another £1200 - £1500 for the selected rims, drivetrain etc., probably £5000 tops. certainly less than some off the peg bikes - !
However - ! Being a boringly sensible lad, I currently have a 40 year old Dawes Fox framed bike which has been upgraded with quality drivetrain, handbuilt rims etc. and is a joy to ride. Much as I love the idea of having one, I'm thinking what could a Galibier bring to me that the Fox doesn't already do - ? Also, without selling our two now unused Marin Alpine Trails, we don't really have the space for another bike; they all live in the house ( ! ) and when would I use the Galibier instead of the Fox - ?
Thoughts from yourselves - ? !
However - ! Being a boringly sensible lad, I currently have a 40 year old Dawes Fox framed bike which has been upgraded with quality drivetrain, handbuilt rims etc. and is a joy to ride. Much as I love the idea of having one, I'm thinking what could a Galibier bring to me that the Fox doesn't already do - ? Also, without selling our two now unused Marin Alpine Trails, we don't really have the space for another bike; they all live in the house ( ! ) and when would I use the Galibier instead of the Fox - ?
Thoughts from yourselves - ? !