I've been wanting to get a new bike this year but I just can't seem to find something I'm interested in buying. Our local shops don't seem to be stocking as much high end stuff this year (recession?), which makes shopping difficult as we are 3 hours from a major city. Factors in my indecision:
I'd love one of these:
http://jonesbikes.com/production_framesets.html
But they are REALLY expensive! That is the highest form of bike art right there. Anyone who was at the NAHBS knows they stole the show
Anyone else have links, photos of some really spectacular bikes I can't live without
- Lack of high end stuff to check out in the local market
- If there is high end avaialble, it's usually in the form of frames and I'd like to test ride one. Sizing can be tricky for me.
- Bikes from major manufacturers are ugly and boring (I just don't like the lates paint/graphics from the big boys).
- Can't decide whether it would be fun to get a hardtail again.
- Can't decide whether I really want another wheel size in the 29er. Something to be said for being able to swap wheels among bikes.
- Can't decide if a longer travel bike would be fun.
- Still love my Maverick, just have that itch for something new.
- Don't have the patience to wait three months for something custom.
I'd love one of these:
http://jonesbikes.com/production_framesets.html
But they are REALLY expensive! That is the highest form of bike art right there. Anyone who was at the NAHBS knows they stole the show
Anyone else have links, photos of some really spectacular bikes I can't live without