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12-04-05 | 09:58 AM

#26

cydewaze

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Jessica loves her Lemond, and her next bike will probably be one. Good value!

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12-04-05 | 10:03 AM

#27

Doctor Who

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From: Chicago

Bikes: 1992 Schwinn Paramount

I've made a fixed-gear out of a 2000-2001 Lemond Zurich. I absolutely love the feel of the frame and the geometry. Sure, it could be a bit twitchier, but it's comfortable and light enough for what I use it for.

I'll put a pic up today.

12-04-05 | 10:34 AM

#28

mollusk

Elite Fred

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From: Edge City

Bikes: 2009 Spooky (cracked frame), 2006 Curtlo, 2002 Lemond (current race bike) Zurich, 1987 Serotta Colorado, 1986 Cannondale for commuting, a 1984 Cannondale on loan to my son

I just bought a 2002 Zurich, slapped on some old Shimano 600 pedals with toes clips, and took it out for its first test ride today (about 40 miles). I've got to move the seat back a little and drop the bars a little lower and it will fit me very nicely as I have a very long torso for my height. This bike is an amazing upgrade from my mid-80's Cannondale, but most any modern bike would be. I am very impressed with the stiffness of the bottom bracket on such a thin-walled steel frame. I'll post pix after I get different pedals on it and dial it in a bit better - probably later this week.

12-04-05 | 10:37 AM

#29

recneps345

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From: Birmingham, AL

I have a Lemond and love it. Great value and classic looks. Also fits my body. I have not had the first problem out of mine. I would love to buy something else, but I just cant justify it when this bike is all I need.

12-04-05 | 10:52 AM

#30

Talewinds

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Bikes: (2) 2004 Trek 1500, Team Colors:2004 Cannondale Ironman w/ Renn and Zipp: 2005 Kestrel Talon SL: 2001 GT Agressor: 2001 Schwinn Moab: 2001 Specialized S-Works M4 Festina Team Bike: 2002 Pinarello Prince: 1980 Schwinn Voyageur 11.8

Quote:

Originally Posted by trayer350

One good thing about them: Not everybody has one.

Some dealer in Missouri is selling the ****e out of them, must be the Kansas City area. The MS ride is midstate so there's a good showing from both Missouri coasts. At that event I see Lemonds 4 to 1 over Trek, that amazes me! I like those orange Sarthes, but after I read some comments G. Lemond had made in regards to Lance, it just made me limp to the idea of owning one. Not that I'm a huge Lance fan, I just felt like here's an ex American champ (Lemond) perpetuating really negative press against a current American champ (Armstrong). Seems to me that Americans need all the cohesion we can muster in the world cycling arena (sure, not that Armstrong and Landis aren't at odds). When I originally read it I couldn't figure out Lemond's M.O. except to smear.
If I've got that wrong, will someone please steer me in the right direction? I'd like to have that warm fuzzy feeling about Lemonds again.

12-04-05 | 11:16 AM

#31

SesameCrunch

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From: San Francisco Bay Area

Bikes: 2005 Fuji Professional, 2002 Lemond Zurich, Folders - Strida, Merc, Dahon, Downtube, Recumbent folder

I love my 2002 Zurich! Everything about it. However, I must admit that I do lust after the carbon/steel cockpit of the newer models. Some day...

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12-04-05 | 12:59 PM

#32

wagathon

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I loved my Y2K Zurich, after I found a shorter quill stem that provided some extra rise (but, the quality of the paint was pretty bad). If I'd kept every bike that I once had that I was particulary fond of, I think the Lemond would be among about two out of six bikes, not including mtbs and my current road bike which is the best yet.

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12-04-05 | 01:07 PM

#33

uctke283

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From: OBX, NC, USA

Bikes: Trek Emonda SL7 Disc, Orbea Rallon, Cannondale Scalpel

I love lemond bikes

Here is mine. Click on the link to see a better pic.

https://www.pixelaction-photo.com/biking/lemond_1.jpg

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12-04-05 | 04:01 PM

#34

jdprice

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heres my 04 lemond maillot jaune... i absolutely love it ...and the upgrades

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12-04-05 | 04:05 PM

#35

ginger green

Good Enough

Joined: May 2005

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From: NW Arkansas

Bikes: gary fisher mtb - Bridgestone road

I really like mine - I don't have enough miles on it yet to use the "love" word yet

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12-04-05 | 04:07 PM

#36

lokerola

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From: Alexandria VA

Bikes: Specialized Allez Comp Cro-Mo

Oh yea -- I just bought a left over 2005 LeMond Sarthe!!! I couldn't belive I got a bonus at work and a nearby LBS just happened to have one Sarthe in my size left over and on sale. Rides like a dream

I'll post some pics tomorrow.

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12-04-05 | 04:11 PM

#37

Mariner Fan

59'er

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From: Alexandria, IN

Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ginger green

I really like mine - I don't have enough miles on it yet to use the "love" word yet

You'll be loving it, trust me!! LMAO

12-04-05 | 04:25 PM

#38

SteveE

Veni, Vidi, Vomiti

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My '02 Poprad makes a nice commuter bike. I bought it as a frame-only and built it up from a mix of part It's got a supple ride but, being a 'cross bike with Armadillo tires on it, it 's not a good choice for a fast club ride.

12-04-05 | 04:31 PM

#39

simplyred

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I like their bi-material bikes...
But I wouldn't buy them

-simplyred

12-04-05 | 04:53 PM

#40

Serpico

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OMG!!!

this is like the all-Lemond bike pr0n thread--why didn't we think of this earlier?

more pics please

12-04-05 | 05:13 PM

#41

Griz

Misplaced Pennsylvanian

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From: Bakersfield, Ca.

Bikes: '01 Lemond Zurich, '98 LeMond Reno, '06 Specialized Rockhopper Comp Disc, 01 Haro Backtrail X3

I have a '98 Reno and love it. Lotsa miles on it. When I finally upgrade, my next bike will be a LeMond too. Kinda wish he made moutain bikes.

12-04-05 | 05:43 PM

#42

55/Rad

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From: Portland & Yachats, OR

Bikes: Steve Rex, Seven Axiom, Felt Z1, Dave Moulton Fuso

Here's the fairing.

55/Rad

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12-04-05 | 06:31 PM

#43

Mariner Fan

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From: Alexandria, IN

Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55/Rad

Here's the fairing.

55/Rad

Very nice Rad. I have a Yakima with the steelhead bike rack. I never got the wind deflector though. Still have the rack but now I use a Thule setup on my Pickup. So simple and easy.....

12-04-05 | 06:56 PM

#44

Trekke

Lets Ride

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From: Biking Country, USA

Bikes: Trek 1200, Lemond Sarthe, Gary Fisher Tass

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55/Rad

Here's the fairing.

55/Rad

Rad, that is so cool. You got me wanting one now.

12-04-05 | 07:47 PM

#45

Louis

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I have a '02 Alpe D'Huez, all steel 853, which has become the favorite of my stable.

Sorry no pics.

12-04-05 | 09:31 PM

#46

baj32161

Behind EVERYone!!!

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From: Burlington ON, Canada

Bikes: 2010 Specialized Tricross Comp 105 Double

LOL!! Well for many of you who know me, you know that I love my LeMond. I am the very happy owner of a 2004 LeMond Tourmalet, and don't plan on changing my mind any time soon

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12-04-05 | 09:36 PM

#47

Mariner Fan

59'er

Joined: Oct 2005

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From: Alexandria, IN

Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)

Quote:

Originally Posted by baj32161

LOL!! Well for many of you who know me, you know that I love my LeMond. I am the very happy owner of a 2004 LeMond Tourmalet, and don't plan on changing my mind an time soon

And you should not change your mind...Sweet bike..

12-04-05 | 09:38 PM

#48

Trekke

Lets Ride

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 1,102

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From: Biking Country, USA

Bikes: Trek 1200, Lemond Sarthe, Gary Fisher Tass

Quote:

Originally Posted by ginger green

I really like mine - I don't have enough miles on it yet to use the "love" word yet

Need someone to break it in for ya?

12-04-05 | 09:40 PM

#49

Trekke

Lets Ride

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From: Biking Country, USA

Bikes: Trek 1200, Lemond Sarthe, Gary Fisher Tass

Quote:

Originally Posted by lokerola

I'll post some pics tomorrow.

You won't be dissapointed. I have had one since April. Put 4900 miles on it and have never touched anything except to clean the chain and do one adjustment on the shifting after about 500 miles or so.