Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Poll: What brand do you prefer?

Just throw in your vote for your favorite brand and why.

I'll throw in a funny one. My favorite brand is Huffy, just because that's what I do when I ride a bike. Huffy, puffy, pass out.

Specialized

(Also vintage Schwinn's)

Nishiki, that's been my bike since 1984, Specialized for my mountain bike (actually, rainy weather bike and utility hauler).

I like either Glenlevit Single Malt or Ben & Jerry. You didn't say it had to be bike related :)

Ooh, Ben and Jerry. Honestly, how many people in the Clydes forum going to the local supermarket and buy a pint right now? I know I might. And maybe pick up a new bike helmet and some lights.

Rims: Velocity
Bike: Lemond
Components: Shimano
Tires: Continental
Shorts: Trico
Saddle:Terry
HB tape: Dedaccia
Helmet:Giro
Jersey: Cheapo Performance
Pump: Blackburn frame pump

Specialized. I've only owned 2 but they have been awesome and indestructible as well as good looking. Hey, they are kind of like me! (Not) lol

+1 for Giro helmets, since they make a non-custom xxl that fits my freakishly large head.

Also a vote for Gary Fisher.

Anything Italian...or italian sounding. I have a Basso Lotto w/ full campy record and a tommasso aggriazato w/ mostly dura-ace, rest token stuff.
My next bike will be a pinnerallo w/ campy centaur or maybe a new basso (steel frame) w/ chorus.....or...or...or.

Surly, with Specialized being a VERY close second. I love the ride of steel, and love how well Surly frames/complete bikes are thought out. Specialized makes tanks that are absolutely gorgeous, though. If Spec made a steel touring/cross bike, I would have had a really difficult decision.

I've been a Lemond/Trek guy. But after Treks public bashing of Greg Lemond, which should have been kept behind closed doors, it left a bad taste in my mouth. My next bike will be either Specialized or Pinarello.

Specialized. Not just their bikes either, Their body geometry gloves and saddles are great. I hope someday to be able to have a need/money for a comfort 700c specialized bike for the Canal path here where I live. crossroads i think is the model name? My girlfriend liked the Trek better (colors)...

I do want Roval wheels...but...not till i get a lot of money and loose some weight ;)

Anything Italian...or italian sounding. I have a Basso Lotto w/ full campy record and a tommasso aggriazato w/ mostly dura-ace, rest token stuff.
My next bike will be a pinnerallo w/ campy centaur or maybe a new basso (steel frame) w/ chorus.....or...or...or.

same here..i want a colnago so bad i cant stand it.....an old steel one preferably

Bike: Seven
Components: XTR Rapid Rise Rear Ders
Tires: Continental (anything that folds)
Shoes: Sidi
Shorts: Fox baggies
Helmet:Giro
Jersey: REI Outlet cheapies

Specialized and old Raleigh's. Specialized equiptment

+1 for Surly. I presently ride a Long Haul Trucker, but am lusting after a Travelers Check because I travel a lot for my job, and it would be nice to have a full-size bike that would fit in a suitcase.

Felt
Specialized
Sidi
Blackwell Research
Zoot

Oooh and Harley Davidson

Road bike/touring
Rims: Mavic
Hub: Phil Wood
Spokes: DT Alpine
Bike: Cannondale for touring. I haven't decided on pure road bikes yet:rolleyes:
Components: As little Shimano as possible
Crank: Race Face or Shimano XT
Chain: Sram
Headset: Chris King
Seatpost: Race Face or Salsa
Stem: Ditto
Saddle: Brooks B17N or Pro
Bars: Salsa Bell Lap
HB tape: Dedaccia
Derailers: XT rear, Tiagra rear
Tires: Continental
Shorts: Pearl Izumi
Jersey: Izumi or Primal
Helmet: Summer: Whatever's on sale Winter: Bell Metro
Pump: Topeak Road Morph. Is there any other pump made?


Mountain bike
Rims: Mavic
Bike: Specialized...right now
Components: Same as above
Tires: Kenda or Panaracer Fire
Saddle:Flite
Grips: Grab-on
Pump: Topeak Mountain Morph. Ain't nothing else.

Hydration system: Camelbak Blowfish and Camelbak Podium bottles
Rack: Tubus
Lights: DIY retinal burners (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=368772)
Tools: Park...of course

I've got two Worksman bikes, and enjoy them. I'd like to get a Raleigh roadster, and that Big Dummy looks like a cool bike. Some of the Electra cruisers are pretty nifty.

Pre-Trek Lemond. Next one will be a cervelo

I'm a steel guy. I look at the material and the geometry first (just look at the hodgepodge in my sig).

Bruce Gordon. 1: I get more recognition then all the other bikes I've had put together. 2: I have not been able to break it yet. 3: The builder is local and has been friendly and helpful.

Specialized. Picked up a new Tarmac this year. Love it. Picked up some bib shorts a monht or so ago. Love them.

Specialized I guess, I find myself liking there gear without overtly trying to, I tried on 7 pairs of clipless shoes and the specialized felt worlds more comfortable than the rest to me, and I ride a specialized.

If I had to pick one brand I would pick Specialized. Over the years I have owned many Spec. bikes and the company always stands behind its warranties without argument! I also like their tires, tubes, gloves etc. I don't like their shoes... for that give me Sidi's (always comfortable and durable) and for helmets - Giro.

For jerseys and shorts - Terry. I've dealt with Terry for many years and they are still a small, personable company. The clothing is high quality, long lasting and very functioning. I also love my Terry saddles.

For the last 2 years I've been riding a Santa Cruz Superlight MTB. Love the bike. It's perfect for my type of riding but not certain the company is the best. They aren't as responsive as Specialized. Pump - love the Topeak pumps - I have the road and mountain ones. Also like all the Camelbak hydration packs - my favorites are the Rogue and the Mule.

Pedals - have gone through different one - Speedplay, Dura Ace and now Time (on both my road and MTB bikes). They are all good.

And anything Chris King...

Pre-Trek Lemond. Next one will be a cervelo

I ride a pre Trek Zurich, when it was still all steel. I love my bike. It's now a classic!

mmmmm I want a paranello

chicago schwinns .... but i have had an itch for a surly after riding one

I just picked up an '88 Trek 360 today and I think I'm in love. It seems like a really good ride. 'Specially for a guy my size (6'6" 260lbs). The top bar is about 2.5" lower than my crotch, which I guess isn't all that bad, considering I have a 35" inseam.

About right, actually, if the top tube is long enough. That adjustable stem will help a lot though.

Back in the day it was Sekine, Sekine built some of their bikes in Japan, and some in Canada, I had a red one, many that bike was fast......

Today, well I ride a Norco, and am generally happy with it, except that it's heavy, and needs some work....

I ride a pre Trek Zurich, when it was still all steel. I love my bike. It's now a classic!

Is it the Blue/silver model? I was down in AZ for the Tour de Tucson in 98'ish(?). A shop there had them for a real good price. If I had only had a few extra bucks!:thumb:.....Nice bike!

I'll through out a vote for Novara. I like the REI bikes. Just got a Randonee, and I love it!

Trek then Cervelo. I want a Pinarello but it is too pricey.

Litespeed.
I have two Litespeed Ultimates. I love them.
I also love measuring work done on a ride and favor the PowerTap system for doing that although I have tried a couple of other systems as well.
I have an S-Works Specialized but prefer the Litespeeds.
My offroad bike is a Specialized.
I just went out for a short ride on my favorite from the early 1980s, the Olmo Olympic model.
Favorite in the 1970s was the Raleigh Pro track bike.