Road Cycling - What's your dream road bike???

couldn't find a pic to post, but...

Casati MU:2 Sc/Al frame (standard geometry)
Campagnolo Record 10 gruppo, dbl ring
Mavic Cosmic Carbon wheelset
Cinelli Ram bars
Speedplay Ti X/1
etc., etc., etc...you get it.

payroll...wishing money grew on trees.

Seven Axiom Ti w/Campy Record 10, Mavic Open Pro w/Vittoria tires, Selle Italia seat, and Speedplay pedals.

Well, I have the frame already... and I dream about completing it someday. It looks something like this one, except it's blue and it's a 58cm:
http://images.andale.com/f2/113/106/4345358/1028218043159_400709_1.jpg

I'd like to build it up with
Chris King hubs
Mavic Open Pro rims Continental GP3000 tires an Ultegra drivetrain, except with a Sachs chain
Campy Chorus brakeset
my Speedplay pedals
Selle Italia Flite saddle

So far I have a Chris King headset, a quill stem, and a Sachs 9sp chain. And until I find full-time work, the poor thing is going to have to sit in its box here by my desk. :(

No picture yet but here is the set up I would like to have:

Frame: Dobbiaco "ZOVO"
Fork: Easton EC90
Stem: ITM THE threadless
Bar: Easton EC90
Post: USE Alian carbon
Seat: Selle Bassano "Boxter"
BB: Phill Wood Mag/Ti
Crank set: Record Carbon 10speed 39/53
Pedals: Time Equipe Impact Mag/Ti
Cassette: Record Ultra-Drive Ti 10speed
Derailers: Fr.-Record/ Rr.-Record Carbon
Levers: Record Carbon
Brakes: Record
Wheelset: Mavic Cosmic Carbon SSC

Slainte:beer:

Litespeed Vortex! The 2003 Litespeed website is cool!

http://www.litespeed.com/english/bikes/bikes_img/vortex_lg.jpg
http://www.litespeed.com/english/bikes/bikes_img/vortex_inset.jpg

am looking at a Carrera Hercules RC ( www.redroseimports.com ) frame- although the aegis frames look sweet as well.

if i stay with 'last years closeouts' and get lucky, buying a few parts here and there to hide and defray the true expense it will be a couple of years.
which brings up a question. which parts should i buy last to take advantage of the 'latest' technology? a selle will always be a selle. i can imagine buying a shimano 8-speed in late 1998 thinking that it is the ultimate group for your bike then seeing the 9-speed come out the next year.

A Huffy that works for more than a month.Thinking of all them that cannot afford a 'dream bike',but have to make do.

GRR I wanted to say huffy last night.

That's why it's called a "dream" bike! Money should be no object. Splurge!

I'm drooling over that Litespeed Vortex. Sooooooooooo nice. Sooooo out of reach!

After all these years, I think I already have my dream bike (http://www.neebu.net/~khuon/cycling/bikes/Aegis/2001-Aro_Svelte/). If anything, I'd be inclined to upgrade what I have over purchasing a new bike... thinking about switching over to Campy. That said, there are quite a few other dream bikes I would love to have. Currently on the top of my want list is the Serotta Ottrott ST (http://www.serotta.com/pages/ottrottstbg.html).

Other dream bikes:

1. Pinarello Dogma...and that sweet-ass full carbon 'Rello track bike
2. Pre-Columbus Cinelli Supercorsa
3. Colnago Carbonissimo
4. Seven Odonata Ti
5. Serrota Ottrott IT

But the Casati is still it...

I've just purchased my dream bike.
Fondriest Titan, Level 9.
Titanium frame
Carbon seat stays and fork
Full Campy Record
53/39 Double
13/26 10 Speed
Carbon Record Seat post
Pro Fit pedals
Italia Ti Gel Saddle
Mavic Open Pro rims
GP 3000 tires
Deda Comp zero stem
Selle Pro 46cm Handlebar
Ergobrain Computer

That's a beauty, Garbear. I hope you have it on your homeowners' insurance!

/me tries to picture look on insurance agent's face... "uh, say again, sir? It's worth WHAT? :eek: So this is a motorcycle, right? Oh, it's not...? :confused:"

Originally posted by mechBgon
That's a beauty, Garbear. I hope you have it on your homeowners' insurance!

/me tries to picture look on insurance agent's face... "uh, say again, sir? It's worth WHAT? :eek: So this is a motorcycle, right? Oh, it's not...? :confused:"

Thanks for the thumbs up. I just had my agent over to make sure all toys in toy garage were covered... I am really trying to win that ole toy race. He was a bit perplexed in the face when we spoke about policy riders for coverage...LOL

Here it is

re the Casati - here may be a start:

FRAME - CASATI frameset Elisse, Columbus max tubing. Size 56 c-c, 55 c-c top tube, 130 spacing. Requires recessed brakes, down tube seat tube are ovalized near BB, Italian thread. NOS. $725

http://www.renaissance-cycles.com/

-> Classic European -> Frames

It is a beauty!

Cheers...Gary

Here is my dream bike in progress. Since this picture was taken I upgraded the BB and the crankset as well as the stem. Next and probably last is a Easton EC90 fork and a Chris King headset.

2002 Smoke Carbon Trek 5200
Frame OCLV 120 58cm
Rear Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace RD-7700-SS
Front Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace FD-7700
Bottom Bracket Shimano Dura-Ace BB-7700
Crankset Shimano Dura-Ace FC-7701
Brake Calipers Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7700
Brake/Shift Levers Shimano Ultrega STI
Cassette Shimano Dura Ace CS-7700 (12-23)
Front Wheel Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Rear Wheel Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Chain SRAM PC-89R
Handlebar Easton EC90 (42cm)
Stem Giant Composite (100mm)
Seatpost Easton CT2 Seatpost
Elite Stainless Steel Water Bottle Cage
Profile Design Carbon Headset Spacers

Originally posted by Ti-Carbo
Here is my dream bike in progress. Since this picture was taken I upgraded the BB and the crankset as well as the stem. Next and probably last is a Easton EC90 fork and a Chris King headset.

2002 Smoke Carbon Trek 5200
Frame OCLV 120 58cm


That's a beauty... :beer:

Gawd this is making me drool. (Insert drooling smiley here.)

It would probably be a custom fitted Serotta CSi (TdF lugs, natch), or maybe a Legend Ti. Actually, I'd have to try both and make a call based on the ride. ;)

Campy Chorus 10 spd drivetrain. Record hubs and good ole 32 butted spoke open pros. I'll worry about the other stuff once I've ordered the frame.

Originally posted by Ti-Carbo
Here is my dream bike in progress. Since this picture was taken I upgraded the BB and the crankset as well as the stem. Next and probably last is a Easton EC90 fork and a Chris King headset.

2002 Smoke Carbon Trek 5200
Frame OCLV 120 58cm


Schweeeeet!!!!