n+1 for a significant birthday: advice please!

[subaqua]

oooh thats the one you had the drawings of at the last drinkies at smithfield . looks nice in real life .

 

[rvw]

Rides nice in real life too! Did a shortish pootle today - I'm still getting used to it as it's so different to the previous thing. Which has now had all the useful bits of kit stripped off it, as I can't see myself going back.

 

[ianmac62]

Wow! Terrific photos! Looks like a Tubus rack? Can the photographer post a photo of the rack and how it's attached to the seat-stay, please? Is it a single attachment (which it looks like in the first photo in the post)?

And ... CONGRATULATIONS! Many happy miles!

 

[rvw]

According to the order list, the tack is a Tubus Fly - yes, just one attachment to the seatstay. I think you can see fairly clearly on this, though the phone on my camera is not great:

I'm sure I shall carry on enjoying this for a very long while!

 

[velovoice]

Really nice, how much was it if you dont mind me asking I bet it was 3k ish.

Or.... > £3k ish..... DAMHIKT

ETA: Here's what you need to know: http://www.enigmabikes.com/bikes/versatility/enigma-etape/

 

[velovoice]

What does DAMHIRT mean please?

Don't Ask Me How I Know This.

 

[rvw]

The nice thing was that having it customised only added £300 to the overall price - from @velovoice 's link I went for the more expensive option, but basically the cost is in the components. You can swap bits in and out (though I didn't, apart from the saddle) and there are other extras such as the paint job.

Is it worth it? You should see the grin on my face!

 

[velovoice]

Is it worth it? You should see the grin on my face!

Yep! And I predict that, like me, you'll still be grinning in years to come.

 

[ianmac62]

According to the order list, the tack is a Tubus Fly - yes, just one attachment to the seatstay. I think you can see fairly clearly on this, though the phone on my camera is not great:

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I'm sure I shall carry on enjoying this for a very long while!

Thanks, @rvw!

 

[StuAff]

Paint job looks fantastic. But I'm sure it'll look even better when I see it in the metal.

 

[ianmac62]

Paint job looks fantastic. But I'm sure it'll look even better when I see it in the metal.

With luck you won't see the metal, just the paint!

 

[rvw]

Ah, but the logo is plain metal!

Out for another ride yesterday, and I'm already beginning to get used to the new riding position. I have an expanding shopping list for accessories but the comedy horn has already been removed from the old bike.

 

[ianmac62]

Ah, but the logo is plain metal!

Ah, now that's clever!! Mine has the mirrored logos (on the unpainted titanium) so I thought that's what you had gone for too. But I think I see from the first photo that it's "plain" metal and a hoop before and after!

Out for another ride yesterday, and I'm already beginning to get used to the new riding position.

It should fit you like a glove!

I have an expanding shopping list for accessories ...

Whoa! They'll only add weight! You've got smart-looking mudguards and a smart-looking rack! You might add a nice rear light to the rack, e.g. a B&M Toplight, and a GPS/computer mount to the bars; but what else could you need?

It's a lovely looking bike! Can't wait to ride side-by-side with you!