Alloy frame (with smooth welds FTW) with 105 and integrated headset. Before you comment, yes, I’ll remove the ugly tool box.
Purely a (female) weekend warrior training for a half Ironman. Might do a few thousand K’s a year.
I like the idea of a slick alloy frame with upgraded parts (will likely upgrade the wheels) that I can throw in the back of my car and not be too precious about – have been holding out for a CAAD14 but not sure I can be patient anymore.
I want a ”do-it-all” type bike but it needs to be good enough for the triathlon. I was considering getting the Cervelo Aspero just for the gravel capability/looks but truthfully don’t know if it’ll ever touch more than a compacted stoned pathway since I live in the UK. Also carbon feels too luxurious for my needs. Figuratively, I want to be able to go on a hiatus for a year, and leave my bike getting dusty in the shed and not feel guilty about – I already own an alloy gravel bike (that I will eventually sell) but it’s staying on my indoor trainer until training season is over.
Experts and life consultants, is this my bike?
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