Originally Posted by
alicestrong
Wow! Who makes that bike, it's wild...
Thanks, I get that on every ride. Its also huge with a 69 inch wheelbase, and very heavy over 60 lbs.....
all steel frame. I was a limited run available for one year 3 years ago... made by "greenline", and called the "BIG GUY".... especially made for over 6' tall and everything is super heavy duty... of course I still broke parts.... I have over 10K miles on it. I mounted my winter light set on it (also very heavy), and ride it at night... Although since tonight is the clock adjustment I think I can loose the lights for the summer now.
Best part is the ride, smooth.... and it handles better than one would expect. I came into the turn for the tressle bridge really hot once and did a dirt bike slide... by accident, woke me up, but it handled it.
Only thing I'd change is to add gears, it's a single speed with freewheel and hand brakes. But the frame is so stiff I'd have to really bend it to fit a wider axle, so I just enjoy it for what it is...
My real pride and joy: all original with over 60k miles, Merckx team 711
