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Bikes: 2025 Ritte Esprit, 2023 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2022 Trek Supercaliber

Some of my road bikes I've liked better than others, but I've never had one that was "bad".

Lemond Zurich - My first real road bike. Handled really well, but I got enamored by a Bianchi Ti MegaTube at the LBS, and the Lemond frame helped fund it.
Bianchi Ti MegaTube - Nice bike, but a little long in the chainstay. Sold it to fund some cyclocross wheels.
Time XV Special (one-off, trade show frame) - Brilliant ride and handling. Derailleur hanger broke, and Time replaced the frame under warranty with a XV Special Pro, which I still have today. Ride and handling is still the best I've been on.
Felt (team bike) - Stiff and quick. Excellent crit frame.
Fort (team bike) - Not quite as stiff as the Felt, but did its job just fine.
Colnago VIP - The most flexy and comfortable aluminum frame I've ever ridden. Super stable and predictable. Sold to a friend, whose son is riding it now. I will be getting the chance to buy it back in the near future.
1977 Nishiki ONP - Recent rebuild project of a frame originally bought new by my dad. Excellent handling. Agile and fun, but won't take the place of any of my CF bikes.
Storck F.3 Platinum - My current road rocket. Not quite as comfy or sure-footed as my Time, but it's light, fast, fun, and looks awesome.
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RIP 01/08/25...2022 Trek Supercaliber, 2018 Storck Fascenario.3 Platinum, 2018 Trek Procaliber SL Singlespeed, 2017 Bear BR1, 2003 Time VX Special Pro, 2001 Colnago VIP, 1999 Trek 9900 singlespeed, 1977 Nishiki ONP


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