No. That's exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for.
I need YOUR help in buying a new bike.
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I'll text my friend to see if he knows what his friend is doing bike-wise!
vickster
Legendary Member
Talk to a Colnago dealer and ask them to build for you with Campag?
vickster
Legendary Member
Start have some framesets including this on sale in 52/54cm)
https://www.startfitness.co.uk/coln...istrceFpencxpsC_bUBoCDKkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
If your pockets are very deep….bespoke will build a Campag Colnago
https://www.bespokecycling.com/bike-builder
https://www.startfitness.co.uk/coln...istrceFpencxpsC_bUBoCDKkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
If your pockets are very deep….bespoke will build a Campag Colnago
https://www.bespokecycling.com/bike-builder
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
They happen to be getting together this evening so I should hear something later. I said if a bike is for sale that might be of interest, to text a phone number to me to PM to you.I'll text my friend to see if he knows what his friend is doing bike-wise!
So I found out today what's happening. Doubtless, most of you will be aware of this but it's the combination of a few things.
You all may have noticed the dramatic rise in the cost of bikes recently. By bikes, I mean those that aren't prefixed by 'Gents' or 'Ladies' that you may find on Amazon or the more low-end shops.
Firstly, the Panama Canal blockage exacerbated by the virus and the workers' isolation has created a storm across the board. The push for greener energy has meant that the demand for carbon fibre needed for the blades of these giant wind turbines coupled with (ironically) the need for the same material for the A380 airplane has seen these industries get priority and has created a quite dramatic shortage across the cycling world.
I was told by the owner of a large cycling concern today that he was being quoted lead times of August/September 2022 for spare parts and regular components. And that's only if things don't get worse, which they very well may do. He did mention certain companies being particularly bad but I won't mention them here. It would be very unfair in a rather Giant way. There were very few bikes left in the store (only three very large road bikes amongst them) and he couldn't say with any certainty when he'd be getting any replacements for the bikes back in.
You all may have noticed the dramatic rise in the cost of bikes recently. By bikes, I mean those that aren't prefixed by 'Gents' or 'Ladies' that you may find on Amazon or the more low-end shops.
Firstly, the Panama Canal blockage exacerbated by the virus and the workers' isolation has created a storm across the board. The push for greener energy has meant that the demand for carbon fibre needed for the blades of these giant wind turbines coupled with (ironically) the need for the same material for the A380 airplane has seen these industries get priority and has created a quite dramatic shortage across the cycling world.
I was told by the owner of a large cycling concern today that he was being quoted lead times of August/September 2022 for spare parts and regular components. And that's only if things don't get worse, which they very well may do. He did mention certain companies being particularly bad but I won't mention them here. It would be very unfair in a rather Giant way. There were very few bikes left in the store (only three very large road bikes amongst them) and he couldn't say with any certainty when he'd be getting any replacements for the bikes back in.
SkipdiverJohn
Deplorable Brexiteer
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- London
vickster
Legendary Member
What happened with the Basso models that looked to be available?
They do have a few actually available. Most you have to order but they have some in my size ready to ship but it would be a bit of a compromise. I'm still exploring that avenue though.
T4tomo
Legendary Member
Indeed there have been several threads on here discussing this over the course of the last few months....
vickster
Legendary Member
I think any off the peg bike can be a compromise if wanting something very specific and money no object.
In your shoes, I'd source the right frame, all the parts (at the best online prices/via LBS), and pay my trusted LBS a few hundred to build.
This is what I did with my Genesis (although a friend actually built it for me), and I'm very happy with the spec (I have added some handbuilt wheels since as the ones I used were a bit spoke light for me on what is sort of a tourer/utility bike).
I actually really enjoyed the part sourcing bit, of course it cost more than an off the peg (with Shimano
) but it's actually lovely to ride (9000 miles or so in)
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Off the peg is just so common. 
Get one built for you in a colour scheme you want. You don't want these rubbish carbon jelly molds.
Get one built for you in a colour scheme you want. You don't want these rubbish carbon jelly molds.
iluvmybike
Über Member
Dolan bikes give you the option of Shimano or Campagnolo
vickster
Legendary Member
Not the top groupsets though (only Centaur I think) and low availability
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I got an email from Planet X today announcing their new carbon fibre road bikes equipped with... Campagnolo Chorus groupsets!
I'm not sure if the rest of the spec would be good enough, but worth a look?
(40-45 day build time!)
I'm not sure if the rest of the spec would be good enough, but worth a look?
(40-45 day build time!)
