My current road bike (a Trek 1200 which cost about £600 in 2007) is a little tired now. Whilst it's in for a service I'm strongly considering getting something lighter and faster to complete RAAM and John O'Groats to Land's End on.
Tempting me at the moment is a Specialised Tarmac 07 which has been reduced in price by £600 to £1400.

One issue is what the mrs will say. She may vito the idea, I think, for one of two reasons:
1. It's far too much money to spend on a rubbish cyclist.
2. She hates pillarbox red.

I'm planning on taking it for a spin, maybe tomorrow so will report back on whether the shop talked me into buying it on the spot.



mmmm, sexy carbon bike.