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The Hour, Michael Hutchinson

@hippy have you talked to any TransAm finisher (that is also not rich) from Europe about how they managed it? Take for example the post from @CarlosBI (Spain) about his costs and how he managed to finance less than 19% http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&sl=es&tl=en&u=http://biziosona.com/2015/05/04/preparando-la-transam/

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Everyone has different budgets. Some guys slept rough almost every night and some guys probably used a lot of hotels. I've not even done a budget yet - I was just gonna burn money (not in the National Parks of course) :)

Yep, applying for lots of credit cards. Once in a life time etc. Have only 2 weeks holiday left (I know, already) so am lying to work about how long this will take.

Assuming it fits, I'm getting more tempted by @amey 's suggestion of a Genesis Datum. #godhelpus

The way I see it, buying one of the Specialized Diverge bikes (because they won't sell the frameset in the UK) means I immediately have to sell off an unused groupset and wheels = ballache, whereas the Datum is available as a £1000 frameset (or £3200 bike already running the Di2 and hydro which I want but the frame colour is naff).

The Pivot Vault frameset is £800 more than the Datum frameset - is it £800 better?

PM me for £799 datum code

xoxo

So you are some kind of Datum dealer?

Get the cheaper one and spend the rest on training beer.

Nah I was/am keen so hunted deals. Bit early for me to go disc so happy to pass discount to you.

#ProBuyer

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This is his size:

Would fit me. 385 just like the Enigma. 585 1cm more stack. @alb was always concerned about my head tube and then he gets a cx fork to get around this.

@Alb has a clear winner

But what about the long fork for ride quality?

Too much seatpost. Too much yellow. Too much pink.

Who's bike is that?

https://www.instagram.com/_neil_phillips_/

nothing that a stem cant sort

I'll just wait until the guys with the ties copy this. Not to concerned with delivery times.

Im toying with idea of either a Spesh Roubaix s works (found an unused credit card) or a Vamoots. Lead time on the Moots scares me though as does the lazy-faire attitude of the supplying bike shop.

Have you tried Mosquito for Moots? They are cool!

Another option to look at would be a Bowman Pilgrims. Really great bikes, although I'm a bit biased knowing the owner!

If you're interested give them a shout as they can organise test rides in some sizes so you can make your own mind up

Argh, I need fewer options, not more!

:P Cheers, I'll have a look. Looks like what Paul Buckley rides.

Had heard negative feedback on Mossie bikes previously?
Daccordi- I like the idea of a Brit bike will look into it Ta.

Sorry hippy for hijack, and wasnt directed at me (although not keen on aluminium)