I’m so trying to figure out how to swing some new bikes into my arsenal. Basically some replacements. I’ve been riding my Look361 for about 4 1/2 years and I’m starting to get a little tired of it. It’s more mental than anything but it’s starting to creak alot and I hate my Spinergy wheels. So my thinking, of course, is why just get new wheels and fix the creaking. Just go further into debt and buy a new ride

Well, going into debt is certainly not what I want to do, so trying to come up with options to get some new bikes. Contemplating paying off the little I have left on my Van and then selling it for the cash for a new road and tri bike. I’ve yet to buy a tri specific bike, but if I had to buy one bike I’d still go with a road bike as I’d ride that more often. Went down to Bend Bike ‘N Sport, where BigMatt works, and checked out their latest stock of Felts and Cervelos. The F3C looks like a pretty cool road bike, but the Cervelo R3 is ridiculously sweet. A bit more expensive and a little longer in the top tube, but a very nice bike.

On the Tri-specific side, I’ve had my eye on the P2C (shown here) for a while now. I’ve only read about and haven’t seen it live yet. BigMatt’s has the Felt B2 and says the S22 is one of the best deals around. Same frame as the B2 just different wheels and fork and some components. So, being the S22 is cheaper I was starting to move in that direction. Until yesterday, I guess the P2C’s just showed up at the shop and Matt says it’s an awesome bike. Now I’m leaning back to it. I have to head over and take a look.

Of course the two I prefer of those mentioned are the more expensive Cervelo’s Two bikes is a ridiculous thought. I shouldn’t even be considering it, but I feel like a little kid in a candy store stomping my feet! I wan’t that one, and that one! Waaa! I think the only way to swing it would be to sell the van (which I don’t drive much anyway) and maybe try to sell the Look. The frame may not be desireable, but I do have Campy Record on it which could get me some money for my upgrades.

Anyway, we’ll see. I’ll probably come to my senses soon. If I do decide to buy however, I should do soon so I can get properly fit on it and get my training on it while I’m still a long way out from Canada.