I bought this.....

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brummiewedge

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5,284 posts

228 months

Sunday 24th June 2007
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I've decide to buy a road bike around 10 days ago, but i am impulsive and wanted something asap, anything i looked at on Ebay seemed to make really strong money for 2nd hand, i'm no expert so could easily buy a pup, i wanted a carbon frame, jast for vanity, but hey i like trick stuff!
I visited Mike Vaughn in Kenilworth and ended up coughing for a Specialized Tarmac Pro 2006 frame and fork, which is 2nd hand but looked new to me, he didnt like it and PXed it for a TREK, the Spesh was £1199 when new for frame kit. I have specified Shimano 105 groupset and Mavic rims, carbon post, all brand new to be fitted and ready to pedal away on Weds hopefully. And the final bill....£1100. Was this a shrewd purchase or i have i been had in the bag? Joining Solihull Cycle club to make me get out there!

oddman

2,746 posts

259 months

Wednesday 27th June 2007
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Sounds like a reasonable deal to me.

Assuming it's the right size

Good on you joining a club

Gazzab

21,228 posts

289 months

Wednesday 27th June 2007
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You'll end up fitting an LS7 to it.

brummiewedge

Original Poster:

5,284 posts

228 months

Monday 2nd July 2007
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It looks like this, did about 20miles or so on it last weekend, was in Assen weekend just gone, so its the group thing weekend coming. But i aint going out if its p!ssing down! Excuse the mountain bike pedals but thats all i have at the mo.