Road Cycling - What road bike do you have?

Its in the Gen'l Section, its in the MTB section, we need it in the Road section.

Post a picture of your bike and a short description of it. Mine will follow soon.

Here's my Surly Steamroller..... Vintage Campy track groupo...

Here's my Cinelli Olympic Track... Campy track groupo... Cinelli Super Corsa road fork... Brooks saddle...

we should have one too. I agree.

here's my new bike..

Custom Built Frame(w/ Columbus Thron and Tange Tubeset mix), Shimano 105/Ultegra/Sante Group Mix. Look HSC Carbon Fork
Rigida Sphinx 700c Rims w/ Shimano XTR hubs.

It's new, hope you will like it as much as I do..

pic is below:

i don't know how to post multiple pics on a single post.. I hope you don't mind.

<sounding out the word> RrrrrrrOooooooad Bike? What the heck is that? :D lol

2001 Aegis Aro Svelte, carbon fibre frame and fork, mainly Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain, FSA crankset, Ksyrium SSC wheels, Easton EC90 handlebars, Easton CT2 seatpost, Speedplay Zero pedals... you can see more pictures and specs by clicking on the link in my signature.

http://www.neebu.net/~khuon/cycling/bikes/Aegis/2001-Aro_Svelte/images/PICT0013.JPG

I'm a primeape so I don't have a camara but it looks just like this:

http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/trek/1984Trek1Racing.pdf

skip to page 7 and scan down to find the red Trek 660 with the yellow graphics-sorry for having to have you go to a different site, but that's the only picture I can show you.

Only difference on the looks is mine has silver rims, silver headset, and all silver components-which are all Suntour Superbe not what page 7 lists, in fact skip to page 8 and there is a 760 with the same Superbe Group that I use. I built the bike up from a Trek I crashed in 84 that had about 70% Superbe on it already, I transferred those over and bought the rest of the Superbe group at that time, which was the front and rear derailleurs, seatpost and the headset. I still use the yellow wires too, but I alternate the handlebar wraps, right now it has the yellow/red splash from Cinelli.

This my 2001 Litespeed Tuscany. :beer:

http://web.me.com/ronhorne/Site/Rons_Bicycles_files/DSCN0009.jpg

Soon to be (Saturday morning at 10:00 AM) a 2003 Fuji Club SE. I'll post a pic as soon as I get her. I can't wait, my first new road bike :D

Here is my Baby..... Or "Red Rocket as I call her" 105 componets.

How do you post a pic? :(

No picture yet, but recently acquired 2001 Trek 2300 w/ red handlebar tape.

Cyclochica, I know you're looking forward to Saturday. :D
Are you bringing the Fuji to Atlanta when you visit later in the summer?


Great bike dexmax. :beer:


Khuon, good looking bike. :thumbup:
Does the curved seat tube affect the ride in any way?


Nice bike Nofx. :beer:
I never seen a red Bianchi. I've seen one black but mostly green ones around here.

be back next week with all the pics. do pics have to be hostedon web or can I upload from harddrive?

Here is my Bianchi Veloce Double.

Originally posted by RonH
I know you're looking forward to Saturday. :D
Are you bringing the Fuji to Atlanta when you visit later in the summer?




That is the plan, but the trip keeps getting pushed back. My Dad has had a set back, and my visiting may only make it worse. Right now I am looking at Columbus weekend in October, because after next month I can't get leave from work until then.

Kuota Khsano Ultegra with carbon bars and stem by Kuota, Campy carbon seat post and Ksyrium wheels.

cannondale R2000

OK here's a pic of mine taken the day I got it(last fall). 2002 Litespeed Hyperion. Aluminum/Carbon frame, all Ultegra, no mods except a stem change and added a Cateye Astrale.....at least for now. Also just some cheap-azz toe clip pedals until I can decide which pedals/shoes I want to get :beer:

http://ecarthage.com/~nivens/bike/mybike.jpg

http://ecarthage.com/~nivens/bike/litespeed-small.jpg http://ecarthage.com/~nivens/bike/litespeed-small.jpg http://ecarthage.com/~nivens/bike/litespeed-small.jpg http://ecarthage.com/~nivens/bike/litespeed-small.jpg

Originally posted by RonH
Khuon, good looking bike. :thumbup:
Does the curved seat tube affect the ride in any way?

I don't think it effects the ride as much as it effects fit and positioning. It may effect the ride somewhat in how loads get transferred and such but there's no way for me to really tell. It does however allow me to ride a comparably smaller frame than I would normally while still maintaining a traditionally non-sloping top tube because as you raise the seatpost, you increase the effective top tube length by a much greater percentage than with a traditional straight seat tube. The curved seat tube positions the seat post angle at 66.5 degs. I would normally ride a 50cm or maybe even 52cm but my Aegis is a 48cm frame (actually measures out a tad closer to 49cm though).

Here's my 1993 Litespeed Classic... Campy Record.... Spynergies...

Originally posted by George
Here's my 1993 Litespeed Classic... Campy Record.... Spynergies...

what a great looking bike!!!! I'm saving the picture!


Originally posted by RonH
Great bike dexmax. :beer: Thanks RonH:D

Here's my Bianchi Vigorelli, full Ultegra, Mavic Cosmos wheels, CatEye Mity3 computer.

http://2k2s4.portfolioland.com/cycling/images/vigorelli_01.jpg

Asome Bike, Have you noticed any thing with yer Bianchi and easily chipping paint?

Originally posted by Nofx
Asome Bike, Have you noticed any thing with yer Bianchi and easily chipping paint?

Thanks, I haven't noticed any paint problems, but I haven't ridden than much either...if it starts chipping, I'll be sure to let you guys know.

Originally posted by 2k2S4
Thanks, I haven't noticed any paint problems, but I haven't ridden than much either...if it starts chipping, I'll be sure to let you guys know.

Sweet because I have had some prob with my Bianchi Giro chipping off and on I have about 1000 miles on it in the past couple months but hell she still looks like a Bute..... Just makes me look tuff right?:beer:

Hey Nofx,
I have the same bike as 2k2s4.
The only paint missing on mine in on the tips of the fork, where she goes in and out of the rack in the back of my truck. True, it IS too soon for that to be happening. But it's not bad.
Ive only had her a month though.

My Giant TCR 2

http://gallery.consumerreview.com/roadbike/gallery/pictures/Tcr2_4.jpg

Thanks RonH; I could not figure out how to get that image on this forum-thanks again!!

I don't have a pic handy, but I own a purple KLIEN Quantum. I have it outfitted with a cateye mity 3, Sigma heart rate monitor and a set of aero bars.

Jim

Litespeed Vortex Dura Ace, Campy Neutrons

2002 Litespeed Arenberg. Full Ultegra. Spinergy SR3 Wheels. Michelin Pro Race tires. Shimano Flight Deck computer. Fi'zik Aliante saddle.

My friends give me a hard time because this is my first road bike. When they ask me what I will do when I want a better bike I tell them that I'll still be riding it 10 years from now!

Drool....Litespeeds :)

I wanted a Litespeed....but then I suddenly realized I'm an unemployed first year university student.

Somehow my picture didn't upload.

Well being the tight-wad that I am it took me a while to decide to spend the money. My reasoning was that if I bought a cheap bike I would spend more money in the long run by upgrading it or buying a better one later. That's what happend with my first mountain bike. I bought an intro level bike and 6 months later I was buying a full suspension bike. I wanted to just avoid that this time around.

I understand the unemployed part. Although I'm employed now I figured I'd better buy the bike I want while I still have a job since I'm in the tech field.

I got my new road bike today! Wooohooo!

10 speed Record. Weighed in at 16 lbs. 7 oz. as pictured.

Took just over 9 weeks to get here.

http://www.sunflower.com/~rorwig/images/cannondalesm.jpg

I'm employed now but if I ever get unemployed I'm in deep do do. Well, at least I can ride my bike to the poorhouse.....

This is my Marinoni Delta Extra:

Shimano DA Shifters, Brakes, etc...
FSA Pro Team Issue Carbon Cranks
Speedplay X2 Pedals
Ambrosio Excellight SSC Wheelset
FSA Bars
Deda Magic Stem
Columbus Carve Fork
Columbus Rear Carbon Rear Triangle
Selle Italia Flight Trans Am Ti Saddle
Carbon Seat Post

Bianchi Gold race, stock except for Oktos F18, Blackburn airstick, two cages, stachpack.

soon, aerobars, carbon forks.

2003 Felt F65

http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~marius/pics/felt/bike1.jpg

Oldskool fixed gear conversion

http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~marius/pics/fix2/3.jpg

Litespeed Vortex - full Dura-Ace except for Campy Eurus wheels.

How do you attach a pic?

2,000 miles on it and love it more each day!

Originally posted by RickO
I got my new road bike today! Wooohooo!

10 speed Record. Weighed in at 16 lbs. 7 oz. as pictured.

Took just over 9 weeks to get here.

http://www.sunflower.com/~rorwig/images/cannondalesm.jpg

Am I seeing a slopping tube on a cannondale :confused: . I thought cannondale cursed compact frame. They even have a webpage for it.

... or your house is not level :)

Originally posted by firebolt


... or your house is not level :)

If you look at the concrete along bottom of the house you can tell that the concrete is sloping.

Originally posted by KevinG
If you look at the concrete along bottom of the house you can tell that the concrete is sloping.

You are right... I didn't see that...

Originally posted by firebolt
Am I seeing a slopping tube on a cannondale :confused: . I thought cannondale cursed compact frame. They even have a webpage for it.

... or your house is not level :)

Actually it does have a sloping top tube. It's a 48cm and with a frame that small to get something close to the right standover they have to slope the top tube when you stick with 700c wheels.

My other road bike is a custom frame by a frame builder in Ames, Iowa named Jeffrey Bock (made in '88). It also has a sloping top tube and it's Reynolds 753.

I guess it comes with the territory when you're inseam challenged.

I finally figured out why I couldn't post the pix of my bike.

Anyway here it is:

2002 Litespeed Arenberg
Ultegra groupo
Spinergy SR3 Wheelset
Shimano Flight Deck Computer
Fi'zi:k Aliante saddle
Speedplay pedals
Michelin Pro Race tires

~ mid 80s, Schwinn Traveler.

Shimano chain rings, crank, some aftermarket pedals, aray rims, millard hubs and axles, shimano cassette... , new chain, new cables,...repainted, bought used at a low price.
http://www.angelfire.com/al2/misha18male6/mvc2/green.jpg

2002 Bianchi Imola.

A joy to ride :). 500 miles, not bad for a 3 week old bike and rider.

My ride is a '98 Litespeed Vortex:
Full Dura-Ace with exception of Campy Eurus wheelset.

I put about 150 miles a week on this puppy....