Hey guys/gals,
I have always had a few pricey hobbies, autox, motorcycle, building PCs, but now I am actually getting into something a bit healthier.
I have commuted on bikes to work for 2 years now (5mi each way), but recently started getting into group rides of longer distances. I own a cheap specialized ($400 when new) commuter bike, and it really doesn't cut it for longer rides of 50+miles in a single day, I can only hold 12-15 mph reliably when the team is mostly wanting to ride 15+.
So I have been researching road bikes and fell in love (visually at least) with the Cannondale SystemSix
Only problems....
1. I have never rode one, scared it might be too aggressive for me, uncomfortable, and/or built for more "in shape" riders. I am 240lbs and 6ft tall, I could lose 30lbs.
2. Price - Base model is $4400, though the models with the Areo wheels and DI2 are more like $7k
The money is mostly a sticker shock item as we have a decent stash already with a NW of around 700k and a HHI of nearly 250k
Am I being dumb for lusting over this? Will it even help me keep up with the group? Am I just out of shape? Maybe it will make me want to ride even more? Other thoughts?