Best hybrid with disk brakes?
09-13-11, 06:08 AM
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09-13-11, 06:10 AM
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09-13-11, 05:09 PM
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The best hybrid might not exist yet. Get a top-notch framebuilder to make a titanium frame (to fit your measurements) that will accommodate disc brakes and Gates belt-drive. Build up with carbon tubeless IGH wheelset, carbon cranks, ceramic bearings, etc. Post pics on BF!
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09-13-11, 05:17 PM
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You missed the IGH mention
09-13-11, 05:18 PM
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Any love for The Ride Commute by Ellsworth?
Equipped with the NuVinci Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) drive for under $2000.
"With the NuVinci CVP, you'll never miss a gear because there are no gears to miss. Instead, a set of spheres rotate around a central point to transfer torque from the pedals to the road. Tilting the spheres changes their contact diameters, permitting an infinite progression of speed ratios within its range"
The chain does not encircle a frame element, so it should be easy to upgrade to belt drive.
Seat tube doubles as fender.
Equipped with the NuVinci Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) drive for under $2000.
"With the NuVinci CVP, you'll never miss a gear because there are no gears to miss. Instead, a set of spheres rotate around a central point to transfer torque from the pedals to the road. Tilting the spheres changes their contact diameters, permitting an infinite progression of speed ratios within its range"
The chain does not encircle a frame element, so it should be easy to upgrade to belt drive.
Seat tube doubles as fender.
09-13-11, 05:30 PM
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Yeah, nobody seemed interested in the Ti bikes, so I thought I'd try again with the Ellsworth. This one seems to have at least generated some interest. 
I wouldn't call it ugly, but it is a bit over the top.
In my first post I stated that the best bike (for me) may not have been built yet. I'n addition to the Ti frame, belt drive, IGH, hydraulic discs I mentioned earlier, I'd want a pivotless suspension like the Moots YBB and a Headshok style front suspension. I really have no knowledge of carbon rims and ceramic bearings. I just threw that in because I thought it sounded good.
I wouldn't call it ugly, but it is a bit over the top.In my first post I stated that the best bike (for me) may not have been built yet. I'n addition to the Ti frame, belt drive, IGH, hydraulic discs I mentioned earlier, I'd want a pivotless suspension like the Moots YBB and a Headshok style front suspension. I really have no knowledge of carbon rims and ceramic bearings. I just threw that in because I thought it sounded good.
09-14-11, 04:12 PM
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Ooh that BMW is slightly reminiscent of GT's triple triangle design.
09-14-11, 04:32 PM
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Of the ones I've owned I'd say my Bad Boy Ultras. Just really like the way they handle and fit me. My old Coda Elite would be a close second.
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09-15-11, 09:34 AM
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Wonder what that scrumptious Porsche is gonna cost. Probably shouldn't ask.
09-15-11, 05:37 PM
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