Whats your " Holy Grail"?
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Whats your " Holy Grail"?
Just curious, what would you consider to be your Holy Grail? Your Holiest of Holy'?
Mine? Either an old De Rosa or an early Schwinn Paramount.
Mine? Either an old De Rosa or an early Schwinn Paramount.
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well... it was a Hetchins but I seem to have scratched that from the list and along the way I picked up a nice Funny bike, and a SP frame so I don't think I really need a SLX frame.
OMG maybe I don't have a grail bike left!!!!
I would like something realy funky and useless a nice Tandem 700c of course or an old school recumbent.. I believe Vanguard is the brand with the super long wheelbase and under seat steering. however since I live on the second floor both of these are very impractical.
OMG maybe I don't have a grail bike left!!!!
I would like something realy funky and useless a nice Tandem 700c of course or an old school recumbent.. I believe Vanguard is the brand with the super long wheelbase and under seat steering. however since I live on the second floor both of these are very impractical.
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Others but still loved; '80 Batavus Professional, '87 Cornelo, '?? Jane Doe (still on the drawing board), '90ish Haro Escape SLX Bertoni "Speckled Trout"
Bianchis '90 Proto, '90 Campione del Fausto Giamondi Specialisma Italiano Mundo, '91 Boarala 'cross, '93 Project 3, '86 Volpe, '97 Ti Megatube, '93 Reparto Corse SBX
Others but still loved; '80 Batavus Professional, '87 Cornelo, '?? Jane Doe (still on the drawing board), '90ish Haro Escape SLX Bertoni "Speckled Trout"
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A Schwinn Paramount,ideally in chrome is my Grail.
More attainable would be a Raleigh International/Competition/Gran Sport.
I don't know why I am not finding myself lusting for something Italian.
More attainable would be a Raleigh International/Competition/Gran Sport.
I don't know why I am not finding myself lusting for something Italian.
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I just got one of mine the other day, 
A Gios Torino super record in my size would be kool to have.
I've always wanted a really nice tommasini, like thAt purple one that was posted a while ago on the other holy grail topic
A Gios Torino super record in my size would be kool to have.
I've always wanted a really nice tommasini, like thAt purple one that was posted a while ago on the other holy grail topic
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C&V grail was an MX Leader. Now that I have one I'm lusting after a Primato...
Modern grail is probably a lugged carbon Colnago or Serotta...
Modern grail is probably a lugged carbon Colnago or Serotta...
08-11-11, 08:52 AM
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Believe it or not, something like this old Masi would completely satisfy my search for the quintessential vintage ride, probably a fairly decent rider coupled with the mystique of Old World, so to speak, European craftsmanship......
https://www.flickr.com/photos/1394981...09085560/show/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/1394981...09085560/show/
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Originally Posted by ftwelder
a nice Tommasini made from SLX with lots of chrome and Campagnolo parts.
A 1994 Tommasini Sintesi could be arranged.
I have one built with 10 speed Chorus that will be available after the first of the year.
About a 57cm.
Don't like modern Chorus?
I'll sell the frameset as well.
08-11-11, 09:06 AM
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Mine would have to be a Pogliaghi road bike that matches my track bike.
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Mine would be not having to go to work every day. It's got nothing to do with bikes.
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Originally Posted by jimmuller
Mine would be not having to go to work every day. It's got nothing to do with bikes.
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59cm Red Masi Gran Criterium with full Campy 50th
This bike was actually on ebay a year ago in pristine condition. It was also within driving distance. I hesitated to bid on it because I literally just bough another vintage bike a week prior for a lot of money........The bid price never met reserve and the seller was moving out of country, I wonder whatever happened to it??
If it were still available today I would have definitely gave it my best effort to get it.
If it were still available today I would have definitely gave it my best effort to get it.
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I'm content...no grails out there for me. I also like my job a lot.
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I'm over the grail thing, which isn't to say there aren't bikes I still would love to have, but there are no particular things I want above all others. I'd like to try a Cinelli SC, I'd love to get my hands on a lugged Waterford 953, I'm very interested in trying DI2, and Campy's electronic system and a Hetchins would definitely head my list of stuff I'd dig. Passoni titanium has been in the back of my mind since seeing Citoyen's.
It's not a grail, but the bike I'm most interested in right now is a Pugsley...I think it would be different, fun and distinct from anything else I have. Being realistic, is a 70's SC likely to ride as well for me as the bikes I have? No. Do I really need ANOTHER road bike, regardless of how cool? Not really. I don't think bikes get too much better than a TK Merlin, a Marnati or Sachs.
If I could build another dream bike with unlimited funds:
titanium sports tourer/all day bike with fender/rack eyelets, titanium racks, SS couplers, Campy's upcoming electronic system (assuming it works well), Campy 10sp silver record hubs, 10sp silver calipers, record ti seatpost, ti rail B-17, and no decals. Totally naked.
Frankly, between the Koga and the Marnati...I have all of my bases pretty much covered.
It's not a grail, but the bike I'm most interested in right now is a Pugsley...I think it would be different, fun and distinct from anything else I have. Being realistic, is a 70's SC likely to ride as well for me as the bikes I have? No. Do I really need ANOTHER road bike, regardless of how cool? Not really. I don't think bikes get too much better than a TK Merlin, a Marnati or Sachs.
If I could build another dream bike with unlimited funds:
titanium sports tourer/all day bike with fender/rack eyelets, titanium racks, SS couplers, Campy's upcoming electronic system (assuming it works well), Campy 10sp silver record hubs, 10sp silver calipers, record ti seatpost, ti rail B-17, and no decals. Totally naked.
Frankly, between the Koga and the Marnati...I have all of my bases pretty much covered.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
I'm over the grail thing, which isn't to say there aren't bikes I still would love to have, but there are no particular things I want above all others.
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I've said this before. I found it, and I married her.
Bikes? hmmm...well, if I had to chose ...maybe a '65-67 Cinelli SC I guess.
Bikes? hmmm...well, if I had to chose ...maybe a '65-67 Cinelli SC I guess.
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Originally Posted by rootboy
I've said this before. I found it, and I married her.
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well here is the Hetchins, still unfinished. I really need to tie up the brakes and put a few miles on her this summer.
there is a SR FD waiting to be installed. and yes the seat is just temp.
Woody's Custom fenders.
there is a SR FD waiting to be installed. and yes the seat is just temp.
Woody's Custom fenders.
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Others but still loved; '80 Batavus Professional, '87 Cornelo, '?? Jane Doe (still on the drawing board), '90ish Haro Escape SLX Bertoni "Speckled Trout"
Bianchis '90 Proto, '90 Campione del Fausto Giamondi Specialisma Italiano Mundo, '91 Boarala 'cross, '93 Project 3, '86 Volpe, '97 Ti Megatube, '93 Reparto Corse SBX
Others but still loved; '80 Batavus Professional, '87 Cornelo, '?? Jane Doe (still on the drawing board), '90ish Haro Escape SLX Bertoni "Speckled Trout"
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Originally Posted by cpsqlrwn
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Grail bike would be that chrome Paramount others have mentioned. Also a coppertone Schwinn Deluxe Twinn.
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
....It's not a grail, but the bike I'm most interested in right now is a Pugsley.....
the guy took a Pugsley arcoss 1200 miles of the Australian Outback. Took him 40 days, and is a fascinating read.
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