fossyant said:
OK psychology as to why Scott and Campag SR ? - I like to know this stuff, it is really interesting......... (PS SR is the best group set at the moment !!)
My reasoning for my Herety was.........
Frame - same price as a Colnago, same italian tubes..... although custom fit, but..... with an Italian Frame, no way could I fit Shimano...... (even in the late 80's....)
Dura Ace 7400 was leagues ahead of C-Record then.......so got the local bike built out of the best tubes....and didn't feel dirty with DA on it.........
Frame was a bargain. I really wanted a Wilier Izoard frame, but they are never really discounted much, even in sales. The Scott frames are unbelievably light so, when i came accross it, i couldn't resist. I really wanted to keep it 100% Italian, and must admit i'm a little upset to have anything american on it, let alone the frame! Ah well, the other bike is still a thoroughbred
As for SR......I "only" wanted Record, but looking around for January deals I was able to find some bargains. Every component from the gruppo was ordered separately and came in about the same best price i'd seen for Record. The perfect excuse to bling it up. I was also a bit sad that i hadn't got anything fun at xmas, so wanted to treat myself.
If I could have got DI2 at this price, i would have made the switch, but thats about double the cost.
AlanW said:
Nice looking bike, but not to sure about those leopard skin seat covers though!!
What bar tape have you used just out of interest?
Fizik, with Botranger gel things on the tops and drops.
Garz said:
Sounds like your the perfect contact for advice Tollers. Im a short-ass too (5ft6"), by building the bike this way did you save any compared to a complete bike of similar parts?
Well, i only ordered parts when i saw a bargain. It's hard to say if i saved money, especially as there have been lots of 2009 bargain bikes for the last month.
Ultimately, yes. I think i did save money. The bottom line for the entire build was still scandalous (around 2k), but i can't think of any bike on sale at the moment that has a similar level spec for less than 2.5k.
More important. She's mine.....my own sweat, tears and frustration (no blood though entire process
p.s This bike is WAY to good for me......and has almost bankrupt me, but......as the loreal ads say...."i'm worth it"