The perfect randonee bike - what would yours be?
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The perfect randonee bike - what would yours be?
What would you consider to be the perfect randonee bike? Meaning, what frame material, wheels, components, tire size, frame options (braze-ons, etc.), etc.?
I'm thinking that if I'm going to do a 1200km brevet, my flyweight aluminum race rig may not be the best option, as that aluminum frame could start to feel a bit harsh after a while (doesn't bother me on centuries, but 750+ miles is another story...). Carbon/titanium/steel? I'd like to get something that would also be suitable for road races, so probably wouldn't go for a Rivendell or similar, unless I could be convinced that it'd be FAR superior. Would a standard carbon/titanium/steel race bike be sufficient? What do you look for?
I'm thinking that if I'm going to do a 1200km brevet, my flyweight aluminum race rig may not be the best option, as that aluminum frame could start to feel a bit harsh after a while (doesn't bother me on centuries, but 750+ miles is another story...). Carbon/titanium/steel? I'd like to get something that would also be suitable for road races, so probably wouldn't go for a Rivendell or similar, unless I could be convinced that it'd be FAR superior. Would a standard carbon/titanium/steel race bike be sufficient? What do you look for?
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IF Ti Club Racer.
I should have it in a few weeks.
There are several other Brevet bike threads going in LDC... scroll down the LDC forum to find them.
I should have it in a few weeks.
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Um... let's see.
It would be a recumbent with two wheels up front and one in back.
Each wheel would be the same size.
Quality components.
Disc brakes on front.
ObusForme seating
... wait a minute, I'm describing my Catrike Road #121
It would be a recumbent with two wheels up front and one in back.
Each wheel would be the same size.
Quality components.
Disc brakes on front.
ObusForme seating
... wait a minute, I'm describing my Catrike Road #121
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Bachetta Strada. Carbon seat with seatbag. 34 hours in the saddle on the 600k and no pain in the aft end.
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Price is no object right? I'd get either a custom made Mariposa (by Mike Barry in Toronto), or a Bruce Gordon. Definitely steel, with all the appropriate attachment points thoughtfully positioned. If it's one of Bruce's bikes, I'd get the custom racks, fenders and lighting systems too.
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
Price is no object right? I'd get either a custom made Mariposa (by Mike Barry in Toronto), or a Bruce Gordon. Definitely steel, with all the appropriate attachment points thoughtfully positioned. If it's one of Bruce's bikes, I'd get the custom racks, fenders and lighting systems too.
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Originally Posted by bmike
IF Ti Club Racer.
I should have it in a few weeks.
There are several other Brevet bike threads going in LDC... scroll down the LDC forum to find them.
I should have it in a few weeks.
There are several other Brevet bike threads going in LDC... scroll down the LDC forum to find them.
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Originally Posted by ken cummings
www.bgcycles.com right? Enjoy the pictures of Bruce's Randonee bike, the one that won Best Of Show in japan.
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08-05-06, 12:41 PM
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The crank on the Bruce Gordon Randonee bicycle seems to small. Touring yes, but randoneering would be to slow.
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
Very close. I'd prefer a horizontal top tube, unless there's a good reason for it to be sloped (I wouldn't dare tell an expert what's best, but that's my aesthetic).
The top tube is horizontal - it must just be the way the photo was taken.
By the way -that bike and several others are for sale - they will be up on my website soon.
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Originally Posted by georgiaboy
The crank on the Bruce Gordon Randonee bicycle seems to small. Touring yes, but randoneering would be to slow.
The crank seems small? It is a 170mm crank with a 53 tooth chainring.
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08-05-06, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bgcycles
The crank seems small? It is a 170mm crank with a 53 tooth chainring.
Regards,
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www.bgcycles.com
Regards,
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www.bgcycles.com
I looked at every bicycle on your site. No club racer. No listing of any bicycle with a 170mm 53 tooth crank**********
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Originally Posted by georgiaboy
Since it's your website, where's the link?
I looked at every bicycle on your site. No club racer. No listing of any bicycle with a 170mm 53 tooth crank**********
I looked at every bicycle on your site. No club racer. No listing of any bicycle with a 170mm 53 tooth crank**********
https://bgcycles.com/winner.html
Regards,
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08-05-06, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bgcycles
Here is the page with the show bikes - an updated page will be up soon with more specs.
https://bgcycles.com/winner.html
Regards,
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https://bgcycles.com/winner.html
Regards,
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Nice Bikes.
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