I'm thrilled, of course, but the kicker is that it won't be ready to ship until mid-July, so now I'm faced with this agonizing long waiting period where I must think about all of those gloriously long summer rides without actually being on them, where I'll wistfully gaze out my car windows at the roving packs of Spandex-clad weight weenies, legs shorn and arms taught, as they whir down along the Mississippi River...drafting, weaving, and dodging.
The bike that I just ordered is the same brand as my mountain bike - Ibex. I stand by this company 100%, as I've never been more pleased with a purchase. As someone who usually experiences a needlessly drawn-out consumer cycle of interest, research, obsession, discussion, more research, actual purchase, and (usually) ultimate dissatisfaction, I was concerned that going with a online-only, small, relatively unknown bike company was going to end in a return or quick resale. But it's a great mountain bike, and the company is dedicated to service, support, and providing some of the best value in the industry.
So, my new steed is an aluminum and carbon frame sub-20 lb racing bike (18.2 lbs, for those who care) with full Ultegra componentry...at about $700 to $1000 less than comparable models from other companies. Next year, we will witness a full carbon frame release from Ibex, and I'll probably swap out the frame then and go fully carbon.
I'm stoked, and can't say enough good things about Ibex. Check em out.
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