Originally Posted by
Bjforrestal
I'd go with deurailers.
Yes, in my ultimate bike question money was still an issue for me. I looked at the price of the Rohloff and I think that might cause it to be dropped from the list.
Originally Posted by
Badger6
Road gear range on the cassette, and a double up front (triples are useless to me). Discs would be pretty awesome, actually beyond awesome.
Agreed. I don't like the looks of the triples and I would likely never use the small ring. I'm in Florida/flat, but even in the mountains I just like the compact doubles.
Like you I have the bar issue. Some days I want upright touring bars and other my drops!
Originally Posted by
DX-MAN
Ultimate BIKE, or ultimate COMMUTER bike? Ah, hell -- I'll answer both.
Commuter: Classic Ibis Ripley, size XL, SID fork, SRAM X.0 triggers/RD, XT FD; Race Face Next crank/bar/stem. BB7's in 185mm, TRP carbon levers, Clark City grips. 11-34 cassette. Selle SMP Trk saddle, Michelin Country Rock tires with Stan's, on Mavic 819's. Likely weigh in about 27lb.
BIKE: Santa Cruz Nomad, black, XL; Marzocchi 66 fork, also black. Cane Creek 110 headset, ano red. Truvativ AKA stem, 100mmm, black. Da Bomb riser bar, 740mm, black. X.0 drivetrain, Avid Code R brakes in 180/185mm. Azonic Outlaw wheels, ano red, Race Face Atlas crank, ano red. Selle SMP Trk, RockShox Reverb seatpost. 11-34. Kenda Straight Six tires.
Wow, you really have this thought out!
Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
Silly question. The ultimate bike is having a whole stable of bikes for various types of weather, terrain, missions, etc.
Yes, but with a family of five (each with two bikes and me with 3 already) it gets tight in the garage. Agreed though. But part of my reasoning was the simplicity of one bike that you love to ride, looks great, and will tour or commute perfectly.
Originally Posted by
GTryder
I have to agree. A lot depends on where you live:
Titanium, stainless or chro-mo frame that can fit fatties (up to 3")
Full fenders/mudguards - front & rear racks
3 sets of wheels/tires - 1.5" slicks for summer, 3" fatties for early winter/late spring, 2"+ Ice Spiker or equivalent for winter
(which would mean 3 hubs! so maybe one bike just can"t do it)
Florida flat and hot.
Surprised by some of your fatter tire wishes. I don't disagree, just thought most would go for skinny tires. I have 40mm wde Schwalbe Supremes and they are nice, but thinking of going don just one size to the 35s.