:: UPDATE::
I have taken Christian off the market. I am not ready to sell him and since I have listed George, I am just going to go that route. Sorry for being a tease; I just love Christian too much to let him go. Peace.
With a heavy heart I must post that I have decided to sell Christian, my beloved, amazing and beautiful CX god of a bike.
While I think I would rather sell George, the completely useless road bike…
…I realize that George is more practical for the acquiring of the almighty base miles and the everlasting sitting on the trainer.
I think maybe I feel that George just isn’t as hot as Christian and that people will actually want Christian because George is really just another roadie…and really, who needs that?
I kid. George is also pretty. Thank god.
Christian has brought me much happiness and a few podiums in the short time that I have had him (one cx season).
He has been cheered by fans at the National level and he likes to party.
He is light as fuck, because let us be honest, my ass sure is not particularly fast and somehow I passed a racer or two from time to time to win beer and those adorable ribbon/medal thingies…I credit Christian.
If you are already a fast bike racer, Christian will bring you many “happy endings” and frankly yields better results than puppies and babies as far as conversation starters. (I have both. Trust me on this.)
No one has ever stopped me to talk about my road bike. Case rested.
Christian looks great in photos and will make your people think you are “pro”.
He can do anything (ANYTHING!)*
You should have him…but only if you intend to race him. The last person to whom I sold a cx bike not only let it fly off her roof rack (not her fault) but also never raced him… the poor dear.
Here is the skinny on Christian:
He is a 50cm 2012 Ridley X-Night frame:
- 1.5” oversized lower head tube bearing and fork crown for superior control and stiffness;
- Mudless tube technology on fork and seat stays;
- Fully integrated Kevlar cable guides for smooth shifting and longer cable life;
- Fully replaceable CNC rear drop outs for improved shifting and durability
- BB30 bottom bracket reduces q-factor and weight whilst increasing stiffness;
More data is here: RIDLEY X-NIGHT 2012 FRAMESET
Christian is being sold as a complete bike. SRAM Force shifters and front derailleur and Rival in the rear. SRAM cranks. Pedals and saddle not included.
$2,500.00 with Fulcrum Racing wheels and clinchers…
…or $2,950.00 with Rokkit Wheels’ Rokkit R50 Carbons and Challenge Fangos.
(Methinks we all know the better deal here, yes?)
Email me with inquiries at: gorydreadmond (at) gmail (dot) com and/or post valid questions in the comments.
*Disclaimer: Christian is a bike. A bicycle. He cannot do “anything”. He can only do what you make him do and that requires participation on your part. He will not cook you eggs florentine, clean your house, or walk your dogs. He does not do laundry or pay bills. He most certainly cannot fly, so don’t be a dumbass and try that shit. He is not a horse and will not buck you, but if you end up bloody while riding him you are either a klutz, the people around you are klutzes, it is Suicidal Squirrel Day, or you are having a “lady moment”. Do not blame Christian or me and request return payment for any of that nonsense. If for some ungodly reason you ride him after purchase and hate him, I will take him back and refund your money in full…after inspecting him with an infrared light. Do not think I joke about this because I do not. If I find a crack, you are screwed. If I find spooge, I will understand…but will still request you clean him up and then return him for your full refund. I reserve the right to refuse to sell him to people whom I do not believe will provide him a good home or who have been mean to me or are just too fucking ugly (inside or out) for this bike. I reserve the right to change my mind on the sale if I cry for more than 120 seconds after agreeing to sell. That is all. For now.
**I will ship within the continental U.S. Outside of that, you must coin up or fly out.
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