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Last Post 05/27/2014 04:04 PM by Jim Johnson. 22 Replies.

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Cosmic Kid

Posts:4209

05/19/2014 05:05 PM
After 4 years on my Cervelo S2, I decided it was time for a change. Ordered up a Specialized Venge today...., Wanted to go with some aero road bars. The Zipps have been popping up occasionally on Chainlove, but hadn't seen them in awhile.....was just trolling over there and.....VOILA!!! $150 for these bars is a SCREAMING deal. Now I just have to tell Mrs. CK about it......shudder

Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!

huckleberry

Posts:824

05/19/2014 05:22 PM
Sweet!

vtguy

Posts:298

05/19/2014 06:52 PM
Good luck with the conversation. I'm looking forward to seeing it built up.

LouM

Posts:28

05/19/2014 10:03 PM
Is that a "swoopy" top tube?? (See other post on pumps) Lou...

Orange Crush

Posts:4499

05/19/2014 11:41 PM
Nice CK - that was going to be my next frame but the way things are going I will wait for next iteration; disc ready. Next couple yrs bike moneys will have to go to trips, not hardware.

6ix

Posts:485

05/20/2014 09:41 AM
Beg for forgiveness later? What happens to the S2 now? That's an amazing deal on the Zipp handlebars. Congratulations on the new ride. Going to look sweet with the Zipps. Just don't wear an Air Attack, OK? That's over the top.

ChinookPass

Posts:809

05/20/2014 11:06 AM
That's gonna be a fast bike for sure! I hope it's not one of those knockoffs... enjoy! Funny thing about the cervelos in the shop the other day. They all have gray or black and white paint schemes. Out of all the bikes on the shop floor, regardless of brand, not a single bike without compact cranks. I'm not guessing you need or want a compact crank where you live.

Cosmic Kid

Posts:4209

05/20/2014 11:35 AM
The S2 will get eBayed to offset the cost of the Venge. Even with that, I bailed on telling Mrs. CK last night. Have to ahve that conversation tonight, I guess. @ Chinook - I confirmed the serial # before I bought it. Yeah, Cervelos went primarily compact a couple of years ago for the tri bikes. I briefly had a P2 and it had compacts....a complete waste for me. I really only used about 6 cogs....and I was running an 11-21, IIRC. The only time I used the small CR was when we were on vacation in the Wisconsin Dells and I went for a few rides with actual hills. I think the the majority of people, compacts are great and make sense. But if you live here or someplace like FL, they make zero sense.

Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!

ChinookPass

Posts:809

05/20/2014 12:14 PM
If you have kids, you might be able to get away with saying the old bike will be a hand-me-down. My son picked up my old Giant this weekend and will attempt a 40mi charity ride with me this weekend. Nice 9sp dura-ace/ksyriums. Not bad for a 13 year old! The bike is older than he is!

zootracer

Posts:833

05/20/2014 01:50 PM
that bike looks way too fast for me!

SideBySide

Posts:444

05/20/2014 03:35 PM
I hope the dog house is big enough for you and the frame. Congratulations!

vtguy

Posts:298

05/20/2014 04:05 PM
Sorry about the thread drift, but...Chinook, let us know how the son does on the 40-miler. Hope he has a ball!

Cosmic Kid

Posts:4209

05/22/2014 11:42 PM
Well, looks like my decision was made for me......S2 popped out of the fork clamp on my roof rack and took a tumble. Right brifter is shattered....looks like it is Ui2 for the Venge!!!

Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!

Ride On

Posts:537

05/23/2014 06:23 AM
Hmmmm. Mrs CK is very suspicious of that story. It just popped out , I had to get new shifters , sure sure. Buddy you really are living on the edge.