what is your best bike?

wildmoustache

powenb wrote:

I've a Scott CR1 Pro, with Bontrager finishing kit, now upgraded to full Dura-Ace and by christmas it will have the new Dura-Ace carbon/alloy clincher wheelset to.

any idea what that puppy weighs in at (with pedals)?

powenb

I don't actually, will get it done as soon as the new wheels are on.
Not a lot though!!!

Lagavulin

wildmoustache wrote:

Lagavulin wrote:

Mine's nowt to shout about really, just a pimped 2006 Allez Sport.

I've allocated upto two grand for something a bit tastier early next year.

good to hear it Lagavulin. you've lost it mate haven't you

The plot? Yes, sometime ago now.

For my first road bike I justified, to friends & family, the £600 Sport over the standard Allez by saying if I get the better spec it could be one of the last bikes I buy. And they fell for it!

Now I'm telling them I "need" another one as swapping wheels over and re-calibrating the brakes and attaching/re-attaching mudguards is becoming a real hassle. :P

Their "but do you really have to spend several month's wages on one?" is falling on deaf ears. :twisted:

wildmoustache

Lagavulin wrote:

wildmoustache wrote:

Lagavulin wrote:

Mine's nowt to shout about really, just a pimped 2006 Allez Sport.

I've allocated upto two grand for something a bit tastier early next year.

good to hear it Lagavulin. you've lost it mate haven't you

The plot? Yes, sometime ago now.

For my first road bike I justified, to friends & family, the £600 Sport over the standard Allez by saying if I get the better spec it could be one of the last bikes I buy. And they fell for it!

Now I'm telling them I "need" another one as swapping wheels over and re-calibrating the brakes and attaching/re-attaching mudguards is becoming a real hassle. :P

Their "but do you really have to spend several month's wages on one?" is falling on deaf ears. :twisted:

Your allez sport is a fine looking beast. what bikes are in the running for the 2008 procurement programme?

wastelander

Best road bike is a Somec Titano frame - titanium main tubes with Columbus Muscle carbon seat/chainstays and fork, Fulcrum Racing 3 wheelset, new Ultegra-SL groupset (replacing the 2007 mix/match 105/Ultegra setup), Deda Newton bards & stem (replaicing the Quattro/Big Piegga setup) with a Magic Stick seat pin and Fizi:k Arione saddle.

She's currently sat in Barnsley's Race Scene wowing new and existing customers alike awaiting the spring while I ride my winter bike for a while

il_principe

Lagavulin wrote:

wildmoustache wrote:

Lagavulin wrote:

Mine's nowt to shout about really, just a pimped 2006 Allez Sport.

I've allocated upto two grand for something a bit tastier early next year.

good to hear it Lagavulin. you've lost it mate haven't you

The plot? Yes, sometime ago now.

For my first road bike I justified, to friends & family, the £600 Sport over the standard Allez by saying if I get the better spec it could be one of the last bikes I buy. And they fell for it!

Now I'm telling them I "need" another one as swapping wheels over and re-calibrating the brakes and attaching/re-attaching mudguards is becoming a real hassle. :P

Their "but do you really have to spend several month's wages on one?" is falling on deaf ears. :twisted:

I've given up justifying my bike/bike related purchases to friends and family. I have 2 standard retorts: 1. It's my passion. 2. I don't own a car!

DavidBelcher

Choice of 2;

Road bike - 18sp carbon Look KG241 with a Time Sprint carbon fork, Campag Mirage group, Miche 502 pedals & Vuelta Zerolite wheels with Conti GP4000S tyres. Fairly basic ITM/3T/Selcof finishing kit, but has a San Marco SKN saddle with Ti rails.
'Cross bike - 16sp Fort built in Columbus Foco steel tubing with Sintema Muddy carbon fork, mix of components (Mavic rear mech, Middleburn chainset, Chorus Ergopower, Modolo canti brakes), Time ATAC pedals & Mavic Open Pro + Hope (front)/Campag Record (rear) wheels with Schwalbe CX Pro tyres. ITM Millennium bars & Eclypse stem, cut-down Selcof Mod. 31 in-line seat post, plus SKN saddle same as road bike. Despite the beefy tyres and the steel frame, the weight difference between it & the road bike isn't much due to the 'cross bike's superior bits and bobs - and the 'cross bike might be even be a shade lighter!!

David

Garybee

Road race bike - Ribble Scandium frameset with Campag Zonda wheels and mix of Veloce, Chorus (not flashy but mega light, stiff and not too expensive when crashed in a race).

TT bike - Quintana Roo Kilo with Corima rear disc, Bontrager deep section front, Home made carbon aero bars and another 'mix of Campag' drivetrain.

Lagavulin

wildmoustache wrote:

Your allez sport is a fine looking beast. what bikes are in the running for the 2008 procurement programme?

Well my initial thoughts were for something like a Cannondale Synapse, Bianchi C2C or Spesh Roubiax Expert.

However, after investing a Toupe Gel I'm thinking maybe I don't necessarily need a sportive orientated bike. I tend to do 2-4 hours on a morning and longer rides at the weekend.

Aesthetically I took a fancy to the 2008 Colnago CLX in white which I think looks hot as hell and might go nice with my white 1850s quite well.

I think that would involve a bit of travelling to as I believe the nearest Colnago dealer is in Middlesbrough (somewhere I try to avoid at all costs )

So I haven't really ruled anything out. I'll probably restrict myself to Shimano though. Having invested in a nigh on £400 set of wheels the hassle of expense of a freehub swap is one I'd like to avoid.

While I'm not really ready to buy just yet I did see an advert from mailordercycles.com in either CW or C+ for a shop build S-Works Roubaix 07 with full Ultegra SL for two grand. That caught my eye buut I can't get their website to work at all.

I've seen a few entry level Pinarellos and De Rosa's but I've no idea whether I'd be better of with one of those than a high or mid-end Specialized, Giant, Trek or Cannondale.

wildmoustache

Lagavulin wrote:

wildmoustache wrote:

Your allez sport is a fine looking beast. what bikes are in the running for the 2008 procurement programme?

Well my initial thoughts were for something like a Cannondale Synapse, Bianchi C2C or Spesh Roubiax Expert.

However, after investing a Toupe Gel I'm thinking maybe I don't necessarily need a sportive orientated bike. I tend to do 2-4 hours on a morning and longer rides at the weekend.

Aesthetically I took a fancy to the 2008 Colnago CLX in white which I think looks hot as hell and might go nice with my white 1850s quite well.

I think that would involve a bit of travelling to as I believe the nearest Colnago dealer is in Middlesbrough (somewhere I try to avoid at all costs )

So I haven't really ruled anything out. I'll probably restrict myself to Shimano though. Having invested in a nigh on £400 set of wheels the hassle of expense of a freehub swap is one I'd like to avoid.

While I'm not really ready to buy just yet I did see an advert from mailordercycles.com in either CW or C+ for a shop build S-Works Roubaix 07 with full Ultegra SL for two grand. That caught my eye buut I can't get their website to work at all.

I've seen a few entry level Pinarellos and De Rosa's but I've no idea whether I'd be better of with one of those than a high or mid-end Specialized, Giant, Trek or Cannondale.

You're obviously a man who cares about aesthetics in which case you'll want to avoid the Roubaix like the plague.

The synapse can be had pretty cheaply and has good reviews.

on the italian vs.mainstream ... it's how much you want to buy into the brand and how much value you place on looks. With a limited budget I'd personally be happy to trade a bit in weight for a bike that looked fantastic.

craigenty

rjeffroy wrote:

Lot of Pinarellos here...I'm another...

Pinarello Carbon Paris, full Record, Campag Boras:

Sweeeeeet!

here's my Dolan Black soul.



Craig

McBain_v1

My lovely Enigma Esprit which has full Dura-Ace 10spd group-set, Fulcrum 3 wheels, ITM Visia stem and bars, Thompson Elite seat post, Selle Italia SLK saddle. I love it - all that lovely metal. The only carbon fiber bits are the bottle cages.

mmitchell88

HarryB wrote:

oldwelshman wrote:

HarryB wrote:

New Pinarello Prince Carbon with Campag Record/Chorus and Mavic Ksyrium ES wheels. Fanfriggintastic!!!!

After forking out that much, why did you not get some decent wheels? 8)
Where did you get it from in the end?

Got it from Westbrook Cycles, Stokesley near Middlesbrough. Excellent service. Great shop and nice people to deal with.

What's wrong with the wheels? What should I have gone for?

[hijack on] Seconded on Westbrook Cycles - where Mum and Dad bought me my first and only BMX bike (Raleigh Super Burner) 23 years ago. Great little shop then, and a great larger shop now. [/hijack off]

munnser

another pinarello the F4:13 mix of chorus and centaur, eurus wheels.

hammond1975

Omega Helix Ti with Campag Centaur/Chorus groupset, Campy Zonda wheels

Anonymous

My best bike is a PLanet X Superlight Team decked out in glorious DuraAce,but it's far from the most expensive one I own.
It would be if I'd bought it first though.

Dickie

My 1971 lugless W.B.Hurlow, 21lbs and Japanese equipped with later 70s kit.

http://pics-by-dickie.fotopic.net/c1401787.html

easy

<--Make mine a Canadian. I'm on a Cervélo R3 and made the leap with a SRAM Force groupset.

millar time

Currently a Specialized Roubaix Comp '06. I've promised myself a Parlee Z4 for when I finally get a proper job and leave Uni (If I don't go soon I don't think I ever will..)

robbarker

That Hurlow is gorgeous Dickie. Did it have bar end levers originally? It looks a little odd without down tube levers, but a cracking machine. Check out those fillets!

Dickie

Thanks for the compliment Rob. It was quite common in the late 60s-early 70s to have barcons on a race bike, I guess I have just got used to it. Rides very well, like a modern bike-almost :shock:

Brian B

Mines is a Storck Scenario 0.9. Full Dura-ace, Cinelli ram bars and Es wheels, very stiff frame - ideal for a big lout like me.

Brian B

craigenty wrote:

rjeffroy wrote:

Lot of Pinarellos here...I'm another...

Pinarello Carbon Paris, full Record, Campag Boras:

Sweeeeeet!

here's my Dolan Black soul.



Craig

Nice wheels Craig. Did you ever get a set a Fulcrum 3s for training or are you using the Boras all the time?

craigenty

Hi Brian,

The Boras are my climbing wheels!!

I did get the Fulcrum 3's and they have been great so far. Very similar to the Kysrium elites in function and weight. I chose them just because I fancied a change from 4 years of using Kysriums.

All the best to you and Rich.

Craig

Jamie07

Bianchi Freccia Celeste '05
Racing 3's in silver.
Full Chorus '07 groupset, FSA K-wing carbon bar and stem, Black Stick carbon post, Mich Pro2 tyres with ultralight inners,
Keo Carbon-Titanium Pedals.
Frame is a 2005 Bianchi Freccia Celeste HC with full carbon forks, Fizik Arione saddle
Just over 7Kg

I love it, but its 'too fit for me', I need to get more miles in! http://www.flickr.com/photos/8407103@N07/507638011/

schlepcycling

2005 - Colnago C50
2005 - Full 10sp record groupset with carbon chainset (not ultratorque)
Carbon bars and stem,
2007 - Hed Jet V60s
Fizik Arione saddle, Conti GP4000s in blue to match the wheels and finally Time impact pedals.

scherrit

Ancient Principia RCS on the road with 9-speed D/A - love the ride! (my road bike has to come in on a very tight budget)

Duratec alloy track frame, steel forks, Nitto steel bars, D/A chainset, Izumi Super Mighty chain, D/A pedals, clips and double Binda Extra straps, Powertap wheel for training, budget second hand rear Mavic disc for racing and ancient HED deep section front wheel. NJS everything.....

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noggincp

Orbea Onix with full Ultegra

ridiculously OTT for lard ar$e like me but I luuuurve it :oops:

de_sisti

what's YOUR BEST BIKE????

Xacd.com titanium frame/forks.
Chorus 10s ergos
Chorus brake callipers/bottom bracket/derailleurs
Record chainset
Wolber TX Profil rims
9s Dura ace hubs
Bontrager race lite lux saddle.

gb1

Road- Dolan Hercules 3K Carbon with Dura Ace and Kysrium sL

TT- Dolan Palatolla 12k Carbon with Ultegra and Planet-X Pro Carbon 50's

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