Impractical bike lust

dannybgoode

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For some reason I really really want a Pashley Guv'nor (pic for those who don't know what one is):

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Really do not know why as it is not the most practical bike I could add to the collection - a cross or a full susser would make far more sense but I can't seem to get the idea out of my head.

Anyone else suffer from irrational yearnings for a bike that makes no sense?

Posted : 04/02/2014 7:49 pm

nicko74

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Utterly ridiculous - the suspension was designed so it could barely go up hills, and who knows how carbon fibre that old would fare even off small kerbs, but still...

Posted : 04/02/2014 8:51 pm

MoreCashThanDash

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As I'm already at the wife-imposed limit of 3 bikes at any one time, any bike lust is impractical, frankly.

Posted : 04/02/2014 9:06 pm

bigG

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Keep on finding myself coming back to look at [url= http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-S-Works-Roubaix-SL4-2014-Road-Bike_65860.htm ]this[/url], and trying to persuade myself not to buy it on interest free credit. It's so much more bike than I need, but it's gorgeous.

Posted : 04/02/2014 9:08 pm

CaptainFlashheart

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Why do I need a recumbent? Specifically a long wheelbase, low level steering one with a faring?

Posted : 04/02/2014 9:09 pm

JoeG

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I have retrobike lust!

I want a Klein Mantra, a Trek Y bike, a 24"R/26"F Cannondale, and an Alpinestars Mega among others. And I'm rather vulnerable to old bikes appearing on Craigslist, too. I just bought this on Sunday!

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Posted : 04/02/2014 9:21 pm

dannybgoode

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@JG - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-91-Alpinestars-Cro-Mega-DX-old-school-classic-mountain-bike-/191038334655?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item2c7ac5a6bf

Posted : 04/02/2014 9:27 pm

JoeG

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DBG - yes, I've seen those bikes from Hungary on ebay. He had 3 of them IIRC the last time I looked.

Posted : 04/02/2014 9:34 pm

YoKaiser

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Transition Klunker, so nearly bought one.

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26" Quadangle, lovely jubbly.

Posted : 04/02/2014 9:45 pm

bonjye

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Salsa Beargrease (XX1 of course) has caught my eye recently. Last month it was a Fat Chance Yo Eddy frame. Have so far managed not to buy...

Posted : 04/02/2014 10:15 pm

JoeG

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Yokaiser - I have an SE on my list as well. I want it to ride at indoor bike parks (so I don't break a derailleur). I've never been to an indoor bike park!

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Posted : 04/02/2014 10:20 pm

cozz

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oh man - IM liking that klunker in green or orange !!

Posted : 04/02/2014 10:29 pm

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Posted : 04/02/2014 11:03 pm

breadcrumb

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I lust after a bmx. I don't possess any skills and I'm in my mid 30s. I just think they look cool.

Posted : 04/02/2014 11:05 pm

6079smithw

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I lust after a bmx. I don't possess any skills and I'm in my mid 30s. I just think they look cool.

Do it.

Lately I want a Trek Sawyer, a Borealis Yampa and a Van Nicholas Valkyr.

Posted : 04/02/2014 11:36 pm

makecoldplayhistory

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I came to post the LTS too, Nicko.

I had an enormous poster of it on my wall as a child. Bike pr0n!

Posted : 05/02/2014 1:40 am

bencooper

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I just put my RTS on eBay 😉

Posted : 05/02/2014 1:55 am

Northwind

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If sweary bob made ****ing pushbikes...

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Posted : 05/02/2014 1:58 am

TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsSTR

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This...

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or this...

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Posted : 05/02/2014 2:06 am

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