expanding on my Pegoretti suggestion... this.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mor_YzOu23...0/IMG_3940.JPG

[QUOTE=Italuminium;13272908]expanding on my Pegoretti suggestion... this.

...or this:

A Luigino SE

http://www.bikyle.com/images/Road2010/PegLuigBrown.jpg

Since this forum drools over Varsitys, Surly bikes will be a big hit in another 10-15 years. Same for Soma. And Torelli makes some nice steel frames. And Mondonico.

Tommassini has some very nice steel frames.

Not sure if you can get them in the U.S. but Basso has a nice lugged steel bike: http://www.bassobikes.com/en-Uk/viper-vintage.php

And don't forget all the builders that attend the NAHBS.

Like Ahearne
http://www.ahearnecycles.com/picture...tureId=7975053

http://2012.handmadebicycleshow.com/...xhibitor-list/

This will keep me busy for the next hour or so.

So nobody has posted any inexpensive bikes...

Modern Classic or Retro Classic?

Modern:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1...6/P1010839.JPG


More modern:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-J...0/P1010735.JPG

Gomango,

A Luigino spotted in the wild, double fork frown:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S...0/IMG_6417.JPG

Owner seemed like a nice guy, foreigner, from someplace northwest of MN.

[QUOTESo nobody has posted any inexpensive bikes...][/QUOTE]

Surly, Soma, Raliegh & Masi could all be had for around a 1K, rather inexpensive in comparison to the rest of the herd.

They are called "used bikes". ;)

Gorgeous.

If it's one of TMB's bikes, they are beyond my "mortal" means.

Man, he has some beauties. I miss seeing them on the forums.

I've only seen one of these in person, but that fork burned a hole in my brain.

Pretty, and so distinctive.

So classy.

Good taste in cars as well. :)

Are all Pegoretti's highly regarded? Reason I ask is that a shop near me has about 10 unbuilt frames for sale. Lots of other high-end carbon & steel as well. I thought that they were uncommon until I went there. None were lugged if that means anything.....

Here is a link to their current stock of Pegoretti.

http://www.bikyle.com/search_results...rch=fromSearch

That is one gorgeous Hilson,what do you call that color?

Marc

Well, they are to me.

I happen to "enjoy" his take on the modern bicycle.

Clearly, a Luigino would be an incredible bike to own.

I met Dario Pegoretti at NAHBS and he was so nice, it floored me.

I like what he has to offer a great deal, but I must admit, he is a little out of my price range for the next few years or so.

I don't see used Luiginos ever, so that is no option.

Yeah, the beefcake chainstays are radical!

On another note, does anyone know what the hell this bike is sitting on top of?

Maybe a Yakima on an Audi A4 wagon?

I'm a fan of Folk Engineered bikes, hand made in Newark, NJ, a short bike ride away from me.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/...f46a0d95_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/...6cf5a129_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/...ddaaa7f9_b.jpg

The rest of these pictures are at http://www.folkengineered.com/store/Stitched-Bike and http://www.flickr.com/photos/volcani...7626690736360/

No, the frame isn't actually stitched. It's just made to look that way, but the handlebar wrap is stitched on.

Fender...bikyle has a relationship with him, or had one. That's a pricey shop.

you got more pics of this beast?

[QUOTE=Bianchigirll;13271730]Max if I wanted to do so where would I go to order that Cinelli? is Cinelli still building steel bikes? also is it just me or does something look odd about it?

Something does look odd about that cinelli... i think it's the very short stem that is also too high.
It just looks TOO big! sorry...!

Thanks Marc! They call it "Grilver" (Grey & silver). The paint was a mistake but hey gave me a good discount. They offered to repaint it any color I wanted but after checking out you Hunq, I thought the color would work out, so I kept it. Glad I did!

nope. googled it. the paint scheme is called Guantanamo and is available in white on black and vice versa.

Yep I really want this, what is it?

As Dutch, if I think of steel, but still very pure performance aimed, I immediately think of Duell. They're meant to be raced hard, whether it is competition or recreational >>

http://www.duell.nl/images/passion_wit.jpg

http://www.duell.nl/images/vogue_geel.jpg

The modernish Master and Super Corsa are more fashion items.

RIH-Sport in Amsterdam uses a more traditional way of building than Duell, but they build it to your spec and their own vision on what works for you (unlike the off the shelf Master or SC).

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/...9d9c6102ed.jpg

It may not look like a classic bike to C&V people, but I am constantly asked "how old" it is;
people seem to think it's ancient!

Surly too expensive for you; how about Pake? Creme? BikesDirect?

Here's my ride collectables!

95 Cinelli SC with full carbon record

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/q.../DSC_10003.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/q.../DSC_10011.jpg

Gios Torino Professional with full record c!

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/q...DSC_0001-1.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/q...C/DSC_0014.jpg

Cheers, Alfredo/Cino

I have one in orange, great comfortable bike that I can ride all day without a problem, made me enjoy 650 wheels too. I would put Rivendell in the list of modern classics, but there are a bunch of really cool classically styled bikes being produced now it is just an exciting time to be shopping if you are into them.

http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...h/IMG_3531.jpg

Here's my Pelizzoli Corsa GP.
Handmade by Giovanni Pelizzoli of Ciocc fame in italy.

-Columbus SL frame
-ITM competizione handlebar and stem
-shimano 600 tricolor groupset (except for the FD, that's an old campy, since mine didn't fit).
-Mavic Ksyrium wheels.


The bike is not done yet, i've just put parts from my old bike on this one when i got it, so i can ride it, but i want to build it nicer and more italian. Currently researching my options, going for something between classic look and modern functionality.

I'm fairly new to this nice forum, where could i post a thread and get some opinions on that?
thank you!

Hey neveneven, that's a very nice bike, and welcome btw! maybe you could look up the old frames with ergo/sti thread, it shows the looks of classic steel with modern integrated brake/shifters (commonly called brifters here). In my opinion campagnolo of the previous generation (10 speed) in alloy represents the best compromise between cost, function and looks.

thanks!
I'm thinking about an older campagnolo record or super record group, we'll see how it goes.
I would like to get some weight down too, you think the new groupset will make any difference weight?
it's a little over 10kg now, i'd like to get it as close to 9 as possible :)

Ok
I will give a hats off to Cinelli and Colango great Italian steel. But, I also feal that the Brits's had a classic steel frame in the Raleigh Pro.
I love my 1973. This was the bike of my dreams as a teen back in the day. But, I will say I'm also looking to get a Pegoretti too.