Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread
01-31-16, 12:47 PM
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That's my bike. I could probably lose some spacers. I set up the max spacers when I did the build, so I could cut the tube later if necessary. I never did. I was just thinking of taking out 20mm the other day in fact.
As you correctly guess, as I have a 90mm stem, the 59cm frame has too long a top tube for my body shape. So I went with the 57cm. Given the slope on the top tube I don't think the seat post is to exposed, but whatever it fits me.
As you correctly guess, as I have a 90mm stem, the 59cm frame has too long a top tube for my body shape. So I went with the 57cm. Given the slope on the top tube I don't think the seat post is to exposed, but whatever it fits me.
01-31-16, 12:54 PM
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Those chainstays are fat! Do you know which tubeset it uses? Fork legs look like letter openers. Pretty nice ride.
On the other end of the spectrum, I tripped across this very odd looking 953/carbon mix. I don't know if they could have made a stranger looking bike, but I guess it passes muster for modernity on several points.
On the other end of the spectrum, I tripped across this very odd looking 953/carbon mix. I don't know if they could have made a stranger looking bike, but I guess it passes muster for modernity on several points.
01-31-16, 01:06 PM
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My favorite steel/carbon mix is by English:
01-31-16, 01:27 PM
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01-31-16, 06:56 PM
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Here's my 2015 Lemond Washoe. Just under 18 pounds. Lots of American made parts. Enve cockpit. DuraAce 9000 wheels.
01-31-16, 07:15 PM
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You should start a new post and tell us all about the bike. How it rides, etc. I was so close to getting one when I decided to try Ti and got a Lynskey. I'd love to hear your impressions of the bike, how it works for you and all that as there's not much about these out there yet. I've owned a 2000 Zurich and currently have been riding the heck out of a 2003 Tourmelet. My other Lemonds were real comfortable rides and I'm curious how the Wahoe compares.
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Steel is real...and comfy.
01-31-16, 07:51 PM
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I'll see what I can come up with. The bike is wonderful and really pleasant to ride. I had a rather interesting experience ordering it. I've also changed out most of the parts at this point.
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I'm interested, too. Please post a link here when you do it, so I will be less likely to miss it!
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I've been looking at the Falco Hobby for some time as my next bike, the framesets seem very affordable for something new. The Eleonora is nice but costly for me. I've read they make frames for the bigger brands also.
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Elenora
FALCO BIKE
Elenora
02-02-16, 11:25 PM
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I've been looking at the Falco Hobby for some time as my next bike, the framesets seem very affordable for something new. The Eleonora is nice but costly for me. I've read they make frames for the bigger brands also.
FALCO BIKE
Elenora
FALCO BIKE
Elenora
02-03-16, 07:06 AM
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02-03-16, 10:31 AM
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