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I have seen maybe 4 or 5 Colnagos in New England in 20+ years. Very hard to find. I did get a recommendation from a shop in Massachusetts for the Merckx Mourenx69 as a good endurance bike for larger riders. Absolute top budget of $5K (US) w/o pedals. Slight preference for Ultegra DI2. Dura...

Apologies in advance for not searching more before posting this. I have been out of riding for a few years and I am in the market for a new ride. My history includes racing for 10+ years, both road and cyclo-cross ('95-'05). I have a Reynolds 531 Serotta Atlanta but it's rusting badly. I had...

I don't ride in the rain much, but I do sweat a lot which has the same net effect. I understand that things wear out, but I am not happy with 5K miles out of a saddle :( At the first tiny hole, I immediately covered it with duct tape, but that won't last forever. I can't imagine being...

Here it is, two+ years and maybe 5000 miles later and... the saddle has worn a hole in the leather alongside the nose. Obviously I am tough on saddles and wear them out well before average. Anyone have any other suggestions on something that will last longer? Possibly with a plastic nose...

After two weeks or so of riding on the Regal, I'm rather happy with it. Thanks for the tips, and I'll be getting a backup one at some point. Anyone have anything they put on the leather to extend its life? Tim

And when I find a new one I like, they'll stop making that one too :rolleyes: Thanks for the feedback... Tim

How many miles do you get out of a Regal? That's not exactly a ringing endorsement for durability. At 6'3", 200 pounds, and especially now that I'm not racing, I'm going take a strong preference for durability and comfort over weight. As I grow older and wear out more things I become more and...

Given that I have worn through a pair already, I'm interested in a more durable saddle that makes a similar, uh, impression ;) I previously used Vetta Tri-Shocks, which I have one on my MTB and another on my CX bike, but they moved off my road bike because they got worn and torn in the first...

All, I have worn through my second Selle Italia Turbomatic 3 (leather detaching around the nose, both sides.) The 2nd one was hard enough to find, and given both lasted ~8-10K miles, I'm looking for something which has a similar profile, feel, etc., which will last longer. If you are a...