Should I...shouldn't I?

[vickster]

OK, clearly I don't 'need' it but I have been offered the opportunity to get this for somewhat less than half the RRP (from a totally legitimate source).

https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bike/equilibrium-disc-2020

Pros...
it's new and shiny
I love my rim brake Equilibrium
It's a very good price and I have never been able to resist a bargain

Cons...
Shimano groupset / hydraulic discs (could also be a pro once used to it)
Half of the paintwork is black (so is the tape but that can be changed ) I've not seen it in the metal yet
I have a perfectly good alu disc braked bike (and new wheels waiting to be fitted)
I also have a titanium disc braked bike which needs a pedal change from SPD to flats but is virtually unridden (I even have the new pedals
I'd need to sell at least one bike to create space

Ummmm

 

[steveindenmark]

Get what?

 

[vickster]

Get what?

So you mean you couldn't figure it out...?



https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bike/equilibrium-disc-2020

 

[Rusty Nails]

Get it!

And if you don't, let me know where I can.

 

[Venod]

That's my kind of bike, if you really need to sell one, sell the alloy keep the Ti, the budget bits are the wheels, Jalco rims and Formula hubs, perfectly useable but better are available.

 

[vickster]

Get it!

And if you don't, let me know where I can.

Unfortunately it's not an offer on the 'open market' as it were...not what you know but who

 

[vickster]

That's my kind of bike, if you really need to sell one, sell the alloy keep the Ti, the budget bits are the wheels Jalco rims and Formula hubs, perfectly useable but better are available.

I have my new wheels which would also go on a new bike I guess

 

[Rusty Nails]

Unfortunately it's not an offer on the 'open market' as it were...not what you know but who

The story of my life.

 

[ColinJ]

You shouldn't...








... but I suspect that you will!

 

[Venod]

have my new wheels which would also go on a new bike I guess

That's it sorted then.

 

[vickster]

You shouldn't...








... but I suspect that you will!

Hmmm...luckily I don't have to decide too quickly
(other that the fact I need to sort the new wheels out...with a 10 speed cassette to go on the bike I may sell)

 

[Rusty Nails]

When (not if) you get the bike let us know how the braking on the two bikes compare.

I have always been impressed by the braking on my Genesis caliper brakes.

 

[vickster]

When (not if) you get the bike let us know how the braking on the two bikes compare.

I have always been impressed by the braking on my Genesis caliper brakes.

Mine has Shimano long drop rim brakes (it was built from frameset (not off the peg). Nothing is stock Genesis beyond frame and forks

 

[Rusty Nails]

Mine has Shimano long drop rim brakes (it was built from frameset (not off the peg). Nothing is stock Genesis beyond frame and forks

That's what I did with my 'bitsa' Equilibrium. All Tiagra except long-drop Tektro R559 calipers.

 

[Pale Rider]

Naked bike so a good blank canvas.

The external cable/hose routing looks a little untidy, but I grasp that makes servicing easier.