What road bike do you have?
03-19-05, 03:27 PM
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I have a steel 1998 (?) Lemond Maillot Jaune in all it's "badness" - outrageous dark purple with yellow and red decals. It's a LOT better bike than I am a rider, for sure. It's my regular riding bike.
Just for fun I have a few vintage rides: a 1974 Raleigh International (all Campy), a 1983 Casati (all Campy), a rather odd 1980's Benotto 850 (odd because it's NOS with NOS Shimano 600 highly detailed ornate components) and a new not yet received Masi 3V full Campy SR with the prerequisite Alberto signatures on top tube and fork (from the 1980's). The vintage bikes are all pretty much mint or NOS.
My motor may be old and worn, but I still appreciate a great steel ride !
Just for fun I have a few vintage rides: a 1974 Raleigh International (all Campy), a 1983 Casati (all Campy), a rather odd 1980's Benotto 850 (odd because it's NOS with NOS Shimano 600 highly detailed ornate components) and a new not yet received Masi 3V full Campy SR with the prerequisite Alberto signatures on top tube and fork (from the 1980's). The vintage bikes are all pretty much mint or NOS.
My motor may be old and worn, but I still appreciate a great steel ride !
03-19-05, 03:41 PM
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Road bike #10 arrived for me this week. 
2004 Dahon Allegro "folding" road bike. Full Ritchey WCS tubing, blend of 105 (STI, brakes) / Ultegra (derailleurs), Cane Creek HS, American Classic post, ISIS BB, and Sprint 350 wheels. Just picked up the Allegro Airliner case for traveling (standard luggage size) and with a Y-allen wrench (4mm, 5mm, 6mm) it comes apart in less than 10 minutes. Same setup as the Ritchey break-away, but for $1,000 less and the AC wheels are STOCK! A few web shops still have them in stock for $1300-$1500.
Dahon Allegro
First flight (San Diego) coming soon! No more business trips riding a stationary bike in their "gym".
2004 Dahon Allegro "folding" road bike. Full Ritchey WCS tubing, blend of 105 (STI, brakes) / Ultegra (derailleurs), Cane Creek HS, American Classic post, ISIS BB, and Sprint 350 wheels. Just picked up the Allegro Airliner case for traveling (standard luggage size) and with a Y-allen wrench (4mm, 5mm, 6mm) it comes apart in less than 10 minutes. Same setup as the Ritchey break-away, but for $1,000 less and the AC wheels are STOCK! A few web shops still have them in stock for $1300-$1500.
Dahon Allegro
First flight (San Diego) coming soon! No more business trips riding a stationary bike in their "gym".
03-19-05, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Roadie Rob
Just picked up the Allegro Airliner case for traveling (standard luggage size) and with a Y-allen wrench (4mm, 5mm, 6mm) it comes apart in less than 10 minutes. Same setup as the Ritchey break-away
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03-20-05, 05:07 PM
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Not a vintage freak, just a poor student without money...
1977 (guess) Koga Miyata Gents racer Shimano 600 (and tange/SR parts)
1982 (guess) Batavus Champion Shimano Altus LT (and tange/SR parts)
1992 (guess) Peugeot Ventoux 14 Shimano Exage 500 parts
1980s/2005 Cornello (unidentified) frame which i'm building up right now (600/Exage/RSX100/SR/Tange/etc etc horrific mixed) but with Mavic 192 rims
will end up with the cornello and the peugeot and give the rest away. Old trash.
1977 (guess) Koga Miyata Gents racer Shimano 600 (and tange/SR parts)
1982 (guess) Batavus Champion Shimano Altus LT (and tange/SR parts)
1992 (guess) Peugeot Ventoux 14 Shimano Exage 500 parts
1980s/2005 Cornello (unidentified) frame which i'm building up right now (600/Exage/RSX100/SR/Tange/etc etc horrific mixed) but with Mavic 192 rims
will end up with the cornello and the peugeot and give the rest away. Old trash.
03-20-05, 09:41 PM
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The most recent one I've put together, and first ridden today, my '04 Colin Laing sport-tourer:
03-20-05, 09:52 PM
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2004 Trek 5000
It won't win me any awards, oohs and ahhs, but it rides nicely anyway.
It won't win me any awards, oohs and ahhs, but it rides nicely anyway.
03-20-05, 10:17 PM
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2005 Orbea Carrera
Kids road bike with 24" wheels, for my 7-year old daughter Ashley. No, she's not quite tall enough for it, but I got such a good deal.
Kids road bike with 24" wheels, for my 7-year old daughter Ashley. No, she's not quite tall enough for it, but I got such a good deal.
03-21-05, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by TheOtherGuy
The most recent one I've put together, and first ridden today, my '04 Colin Laing sport-tourer:
03-21-05, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranzak
Just got home from bike shop with just assembled Cannondale R900!! First new road bike since 1984! No time for more; sun came out, it's time to ride!
Ok just got back from ride whooey that was great.
Ok just got back from ride whooey that was great.
That's a really nice looking bicycle.
03-21-05, 08:39 PM
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2002 Merlin Cyrene, Ultegra 9, Velocity Deep V Rims 32 spoke, FSA Energy Compact, Ouzo Comp Fork, Turbomatic saddle, Ritchey WCS/ Pro post/ stem etc. All new, bought some stuff on eBay, GVH built it up from there. $2,100 total, just finished it this month.
03-21-05, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by leunkstar
What in the world are you dragging around in that huuuge saddle bag? (perhaps get-the-cups-out-the-headsettube-tool? (see other topic))
I do lots of solo rides, and like to have some lunch half way through, take some pictures, etc... Weight's not a huge concern; I'm fat & slow up hills anyway.... But I get there 
BTW- did another 30 miles on the Laing today; what a nice ride; perfect fit, smooth and stable, yet plenty responsive. You racers wouldn't like it though...
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03-22-05, 12:36 AM
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It took a while, but it is finally here. I was given a surprise with the American Classic wheelset. I'm not really sure I like them more than the Velomax wheels that were supposed to come with it. They are certainly lighter and geared towards high performance, but I'm a heavy rider and liked the reviews I saw on the Velomax...we'll see how it goes. First impression: smooth carbon ride and gobs of gearing. It was a shame to put cages and my "emergency" bag on the seat. It makes it feel so much heavier. Weight with Speedplay pedals is 17lbs. Now if only the engine can lose some weight...
I tried to get some details of the carbon. Click on the thumbnails for larger images:
I tried to get some details of the carbon. Click on the thumbnails for larger images:
03-22-05, 11:25 PM
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just today traded in my crappy jamis for a cannondale r400 sport. first "real" roadbike ive ever owned. had a chance to ride it a mile or so before it started pouring rain,and it was amazing.
03-23-05, 09:49 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I'm not sure if I have posted this here or not. I know I posted my old bike but I don't feel like going through 78 pages to see if I posted this one or not. If it's a double post I apologize.
Anyway, here is my IF Ti Crown Jewel.
Anyway, here is my IF Ti Crown Jewel.
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03-23-05, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
Anyway, here is my IF Ti Crown Jewel.
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03-23-05, 06:47 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Originally Posted by Grasschopper
This is my favorite bike on the forums...If there was a Cervelo R2.5 Team built with Campy I might like that better but I haven't seen it yet...and even then I may still like this one better.
WOW, that is one heck of a compliment. Thank you very much, I really appreciate the kind words.
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03-23-05, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Cycledoc
2004 Trek 5000
It won't win me any awards, oohs and ahhs, but it rides nicely anyway.
It won't win me any awards, oohs and ahhs, but it rides nicely anyway.
03-23-05, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by operator
How is that blinkie attached to your wedge bag..?
03-23-05, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Cycledoc
The flashing light is a CatEye TL-LD120III-R. It comes with a nice long clip (like a cell phone belt clip) that slides through a loop sewn into the black of the wedge bag for that very purpose. I tried a trek flashing light, but it had a nasty habit of deactivating when I hit any bumps. Also, the Trek inferno light was too heavy and hit the CO2 pump.
03-24-05, 09:48 PM
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just got it a few days ago, and i fuggin love it.
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03-25-05, 03:17 AM
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Nice black Bianchi. Did you already gather all data such as age, weight, materials used etc?
Maarten
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