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Help me out....
$2K budget. Choice is a 2000 Extralight (near-new) + $1K for components, or a 2009 Cyrene (new, frame only), both in my size.
The XL does not have the hour-glass seat stays, was built the year Merlin moved to TN, and has the brass headtube badge + decals.
Original, perfect condition, no warranty.
Then there's the Cyrene, which.... much like a beautiful woman... has me mesmerized at the moment and not thinking straight.
I believe the XL's still being made (updated w/ hour-glass seat stays and stiffer in the BB area), the Cyrene's been discontinued, adding to it's allure. Authorized dealer / 'Lifetime' ABG warranty.
Justified the $2K for a Ti training & century steed, comfort over raw performance. The XL would be on the road quickly, within budget. The Cyrene would need to hang on the rack for a while, but I do have other (non-Ti) bikes that fit the role. Only room for one Ti bike in the stable. Long-term hold. Like I said, I'm not seeing straight.... Is the beauty skin deep? Will the love last?
Help!!! :devil: :devil::devil:
https://laufrad-hannover.de/index.php?id=786
$2K budget. Choice is a 2000 Extralight (near-new) + $1K for components, or a 2009 Cyrene (new, frame only), both in my size.
The XL does not have the hour-glass seat stays, was built the year Merlin moved to TN, and has the brass headtube badge + decals.
Original, perfect condition, no warranty.
Then there's the Cyrene, which.... much like a beautiful woman... has me mesmerized at the moment and not thinking straight.
I believe the XL's still being made (updated w/ hour-glass seat stays and stiffer in the BB area), the Cyrene's been discontinued, adding to it's allure. Authorized dealer / 'Lifetime' ABG warranty.
Justified the $2K for a Ti training & century steed, comfort over raw performance. The XL would be on the road quickly, within budget. The Cyrene would need to hang on the rack for a while, but I do have other (non-Ti) bikes that fit the role. Only room for one Ti bike in the stable. Long-term hold. Like I said, I'm not seeing straight.... Is the beauty skin deep? Will the love last?
Help!!! :devil: :devil::devil:








https://laufrad-hannover.de/index.php?id=786