bagtagley
05-25-2004, 07:01 AM
I need help, and who better to ask then the kings/queens of the gear whores, the Magions?
I certainly don't need a new frame. However, I've been looking pretty seriously into the VPFree. I currently ride a Bullit, which as a freeride bike, I love. It's weakness comes out when racing though. I know I should be looking into an all out race frame, but I need something that can climb as well...hence the VP Free. The beauty if this frame is that it's a little bit lower, longer and slacker and so a bit better for DH racing
I've worked on and off at an LBS in my home town, and the owner is offering me a killer discount for the frame. The only problems are that I'd have to wait until July to get it (SC sucks at filling orders) and I can't really afford it.
This leads me to my question. I only took out about 12% of the financial aid I was allotted for the year. I was thinking I could take out enough to pay for the new frame and any parts I'd need. Then, I can sell the Bullit frame when the new bike is built (I also have a Boxxer Race to sell) and put that money towards the loan. Is this a terrible idea or a stroke of genius? My debt from student loans is minimal (under $2000), so it's not like I'd be adding to some major debt. However, that number will increase since I need cash for the summer and next fall. Also, it seems if I really tried, I could have the frame paid off before I ever started accruing interest.
Anyone?
I certainly don't need a new frame. However, I've been looking pretty seriously into the VPFree. I currently ride a Bullit, which as a freeride bike, I love. It's weakness comes out when racing though. I know I should be looking into an all out race frame, but I need something that can climb as well...hence the VP Free. The beauty if this frame is that it's a little bit lower, longer and slacker and so a bit better for DH racing
I've worked on and off at an LBS in my home town, and the owner is offering me a killer discount for the frame. The only problems are that I'd have to wait until July to get it (SC sucks at filling orders) and I can't really afford it.
This leads me to my question. I only took out about 12% of the financial aid I was allotted for the year. I was thinking I could take out enough to pay for the new frame and any parts I'd need. Then, I can sell the Bullit frame when the new bike is built (I also have a Boxxer Race to sell) and put that money towards the loan. Is this a terrible idea or a stroke of genius? My debt from student loans is minimal (under $2000), so it's not like I'd be adding to some major debt. However, that number will increase since I need cash for the summer and next fall. Also, it seems if I really tried, I could have the frame paid off before I ever started accruing interest.
Anyone?