It's new bike time!

[Joe]

I've decided.
Next week (providing I survive the Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge on my old ill fitting >10kg steelie) I will start test riding some road bikes
This cycling lark is proving to most definitely not be a fad, obsession seems to be more fitting.
I have £1k to spend and fit is my main concern. Nice and light would be good too as I'd like to have something to complement my 55kg before I get old and fat
But most importantly of course, it has to look ****ing sexy.

My head says to get a Focus Cayo/Planet X type job but the heart says "nooooooo get a 'real bike' even if it does weigh more and you get less for your cash" I'm a bike snob aren't I?
I'm currently coveting the Bianchi B4P 1885 Hydro Carbon Veloce (what a mouthful).

Mmmmm celeste.

Any other decent Campag equiped bikes in my price range?

How would you spend my £1k (no beer)?

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I would go for the Planet-X - it looks fantastic, you get so much more for your money, and they are nice people who know what they are doing.

 

[Joe24]

Get a planet-x and put Bianchi stickers on it?

 

[longers]

55kg? You must be good on hills Joe.

 

[Joe]

55kg? You must be good on hills Joe.

Definitely my best terrain, aye. Getting blown over in a light breeze is not so good!

 

[Cathryn]

You weigh pretty much what I weigh. Are you a small whippet or am I a fat munter?

 

[Cathryn]

I've just seen your photo...phew, you're a pup!! I shall have ice-cream after all.