I asked for the 52/36 (since the 8000 series doesn't come with 53/39) and a 12-25 cassette.

Excellent choice Ron:thumb:, even though you did violate a rule:50:, its N+1:rolleyes:, not N-1+1:innocent:

Bill

Thanks Bill. I did the N+1 a few years ago and had 3 bikes. Somehow the 3rd bike just got neglected, so .....

The Cannondale was light and comfortable enough but it never really fit right. I had a fitting when I got the bike and was continually making little tweaks (comparing measurements to the Litespeed) but at the end of the day I just wasn't happy with it. Some days I'd do a ride and come home with some cramping. Never had that when I did the same ride on the Litespeed.
FYI: I compared all the frame angles and dimensions from the Litespeed manual with the Cannondale dimensions and angles and then compared the dimensions and angles with the Lynskey. The Litespeed and Lynskey are VERY close. The Cannondale was not nearly as close.

If it works best for you Ron, its what you should do, titanium has a unique ride charcteristic to it. Depending on the alloy and how it is formed internally, it can range from super stiff to very compliant, and everything in between. Your 'Dale was racing geometry and lay up so it would be stiff, the Litespeed is what I understand to be endurance designed and built. Glad to hear you are transferring those wheels to the Litespeed, smart move.

I need a envy smilie right now, that would be a super grail/last bike. Post lots of pics when you have the time please.

Bill

My Litespeed will be 17 yeas old next month. It has a tear drop shaped top tube and down tube. It is 3/2 titanium.
The Lynskey has a helix top tube and seat stays (according to what I read on the site). Not sure about the other tubes. The top, down and seat tubes are 6/4 titanium but the rest is 3/2 I believe.

The Litespeed is traditional/classical geometry with a perfectly horizontal top tube. :thumb:

They're still having the sale if you want one.

All I can say is NICE. Looking forward to seeing it on the Withlacoochee.!!

Between you and [MENTION=20395]jppe[/MENTION], this Forum seems to be on a roll, Lynskey Roll. :thumb: Different disciplines but.......

Just sayin, it's an exquisite choice.
One recco - Sell both wheelsets and get some nice tubulars (i ride Al rims) with supple tires. Night and Day. Don't like glue?, they got tape now.

I just got this from Lynskey.

"Hi Ron

An order you recently placed on our website has had its status changed.

The status of order #XXXX is now Frame size is not in stock. This is not a problem. We are happy to build one just for you. Average wait time is 4 weeks."

Four weeks?? :eek: :eek: Ok. It's worth the wait. :thumb:

I guess that means you can expect to get Lynskey's 30 year anniversary dropouts. :)

They said it is not a problem. No problem, right?

I'm new to this group, but have been hanging out at the hybrid bike forum as I progressed through the painful process of choosing a new bike. I'm not new to bikes, but since retiring in 2012, my husband and I have gradually reintroduced cycling back into our lifestyle. As someone said a few years back, cycling is a great way to maintain or even improve cardiovascular health.


I have been riding a Specialized Crossroads Sport for about 5 years. We bike probably 50/50 pavement/trails. Our trail riding is mostly smooth, flat off-road and multi-purpose trails as well as some beginner level technical single track. Up till now, our riding has been mostly an element of our RV adventures, but I have since added some fitness riding and intend to participate in a few organized charity/group rides.


While my CR hybrid bike has been sufficient enough for the riding we do, I have become disenchanted with the performance of its rim brakes riding in wet weather and off-road. Several weeks ago I began looking for something similar, but with disc brakes and, since I'm getting something new, a better range of gears for hills. Oh, and 2x chain rings. Long story short, I spent today at my LBS and ended up ordering a Specialized Women's Rockhopper Pro. Note: I stay with Specialized because, 1. they build good bikes; we have had several and are very happy with them 2. that is the brand our favorite of two LBS in our area exclusively sells. In a few weeks I will be entering into a new phase of senior biking.


Thinking my new bike and I might not fit into the Hybrid Bikes forum, I looked around for another. I fear the Mountain Bike forum might be a bit out of my age group and cycling genre while the Road Bike forum might be a bit inappropriate since I haven't ridden drop bars since my college years when I had a Schwinn Continental 10-speed. (I honestly tried riding my daughter-in-law's drop bar cyclocross bike and discovered, all else aside, bifocals just don't mix with those handlebars :rolleyes:


So, here I am on this Fifty Plus (50+) forum, where I hope to be a worthy contributor.


As an introduction, let me say I am a laid back sort of cyclist; my objective, aside from recreation and enjoyment of the outdoors, is to stay healthy, fit and active well into my senior years. I guess you can say I don't intend to give up doing the things I enjoy strictly because of limits the aging process puts on my body. Everyone in the over-fifty category understands what I'm saying.


I'll be back when I my bike arrives and share details of this transition. In the meantime, here is a link where you can check out my new ride :speedy:


https://www.specialized.com/us/en/wo...=240166-129253


Got it!!! (couldn't get the image to work so here's a link)

http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/...psi2m19zog.jpg

Welcome to the old folks hangout. :twitchy: Good looking bike. :thumb:

Suza, I thought I recognized you from the Crosstrail thread -- that's what I ride as my "trail bike." I use it main on paved and unpaved rail-trails, with an occasional true off-road excursion. Welcome to the forum!

Anyone here preparing to ride a century?

I turned 65 in November, yeah Medicare, Adios expensive Obamacare. Still ride my 2007 Waterford 2007 RS33 with carbon front fork, Campy Record, full Ritchey. Great custom fit and ride. Been riding since I was very young. Early Raleigh 3 speed. One major injury, fractured T12 and L2 2012. Recovered, still have pain. Love riding.

It was late last June that I got taken out of biking by a spider bite that led to a reaction to the antibiotics given. That was followed by a bit more eye surgery and a "lump" in my throat and a concussion early this year. I'm finally better and if it would just stop snowing now I'll be back on the bike before my 72 birthday.

Time for some good times for a change.

Rip it.
 

As long as it will snow,
I will go.


April in the Cascades.

It never snows down here in sunny Florida. :thumb:

What a shame for the fun you miss. It stays in the mountains mostly out&up here.


edit: Always claim The Sunshine State! .... because, I got no retort there. We hardly see that bright blob in the sky for very long stretches at least 4 months a year. Add on 2-3 more months of 'less than regularly'. Coffee and refreshments help keep one active at all the alternative outdoor activities. Lack of daily sunshine is the price we pay for year-round moderate temps and relatively gentle weather systems in the lowlands.

I had enough snow and COLD weather when I was younger. :(

I went to high school in Olympia and understand about not seeing the sun for many months of the year. :twitchy:

Sunshine is overrated ;). My wife and I spent a couple weeks in Tucson and were going nuts by the end from the unrelentingly bright sunlight (March). Every time going outside it was wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses, and the sun beating on us through the car windows. Just a few clouds to provide a few minutes of shade would have been welcome.

Another thing about clouds is that they give some "depth" or "contour" to the sky, as well as motion, instead of just a big, blue dome overhead.

Never thought I'd be glad to get back to cloudy Michigan, but...

Around here we ride early in the summer months. Getting to the trail or wherever by 6-7AM is a must, unless you want to suffer in the heat. :eek: :innocent:

Clouds are nice but I'd rather have a slight breeze in the summer months. In the late fall, winter and spring we get LOTS of wind. But by late April the only wind is from a passing car. :eek:

Have not posted in quite a while for various reasons but got out today for the first time this year. Temps in the low 40s. Just a local ride but still felt good.

Just noticed the page number...

You did a century.

I can do a century minus my age... :beer:

LOL -- now you're talking my speed!

Speaking of which, I'm still trying to get out for the first time this year but we had snow again overnight! Now I'm looking at Thursday afternoon when it might actually get near 70. FWIW, I'm not an all-season biker and don't ride when I know I'll be uncomfortable, so mid-50s is about my limit, but we haven't even had any of that when it wasn't also raining. :-(

Crap, for years I've avoided this page, now I'm eligible. I got my Kentucky fishing license for free. That's a good thing, I guess.

gone fishing-NOT
 

Got a cheap lifetime fishing permit in TN after moving here two years ago. Riding is so good I've only gone twice!:lol:

I hope that overhang doesn't come down on your bike. ;)