View Poll Results: The most desired road bike
Colnago
58
16.52%
Pinarello
34
9.69%
Bianchi
30
8.55%
De Rosa
13
3.70%
Trek
50
14.25%
Specialized
12
3.42%
Giant
9
2.56%
GT
3
0.85%
Cannondale
31
8.83%
Other
111
31.62%
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Most desired road bike poll
08-01-01, 12:30 PM
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Most desired road bike poll
Choose the bike you like the most, or the one that is always on your dreams every night
08-01-01, 01:48 PM
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Currently my road bike dreams are occupied by a certain LeMond Buenos Aires, but if we're talking about infinate $/pipe dreams then it would have to be a Trek OCLV w/Dura-Ace - what are those things down to like 16lbs? Mmmm.....
08-01-01, 04:21 PM
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I have some serious bike envy for Italian bikes with Campy......
Tough call..... Eerrh? May I select the first half of the menu please?
Tough call..... Eerrh? May I select the first half of the menu please?
08-02-01, 08:51 AM
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I own the bike of my dreams thanks to my sweet, wonderful wife. 
A 2001 Litespeed Tuscany. :dance:
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Well.... actually my dream bike would have to be a Litespeed Vortex, but let's get real! I don't have that kind of money.
A 2001 Litespeed Tuscany. :dance:
:thumbup: Well.... actually my dream bike would have to be a Litespeed Vortex, but let's get real! I don't have that kind of money.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
08-03-01, 10:10 PM
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I have been on a 10 year layoff(long story).In 1991 I moved from Texas to Arkansas.I left my Pinarello Record with a guy I worked with.Yesterday I called him and spoke to his wife.We talked about how many kids we have now and a few other things.Out of the clear blue she said"Paige,we still have your bike,it's hanging up in the garage". I think she knew why I called.She is going to find out about getting a bike shop to box it up this weekend.
Before I bought the Pinarello I had contemplated a Kestrel.When I saw the beautiful lugged frame my heart melted.
Before I bought the Pinarello I had contemplated a Kestrel.When I saw the beautiful lugged frame my heart melted.
08-15-01, 10:04 PM
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If you don't like the new bike you have purchased recently then you shouldn't have bought it
CIOCC : EOM 16.5 Silver Shadow is my choice
and of course that's what I 've bought
CIOCC : EOM 16.5 Silver Shadow is my choice
and of course that's what I 've bought
08-16-01, 01:29 PM
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Giant TCR.
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Kestrel Talon/Ultegra STI. Carbon weave frame and fork. Sweet.
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08-17-01, 01:41 PM
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Guess which one I voted for...
08-19-01, 06:06 AM
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I ride a Trek 2100 now but would LOVE to upgrade to a Trek 5200 next year. Love my Trek.. 
08-19-01, 02:53 PM
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With the exception of DeRosa (and maybe Pinarello), these are all factory bikes, high quality industrial products that ride well and look good.
If you want a bike with soul, you have to look for smaller frame-builders. These master builders can't produce in large quantities, can't afford any marketing budget, so you won't see their names in the Pro Peleton. Beneath the big-name brand labels of some top riders, there sometimes lurks a frame from a small backstreet workshop.
Fine frames don't just come from Italy, but if you want to know more about them see
https://www.torelli.com/
There are many fine builders in the US, many of them using Henry James for their hardware; he lists them at
https://www.henryjames.com/blocator.html
Over here in the UK, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to small/custom builders. I would put Mercian and Bob Jackson up there with the best.
If you want a bike with soul, you have to look for smaller frame-builders. These master builders can't produce in large quantities, can't afford any marketing budget, so you won't see their names in the Pro Peleton. Beneath the big-name brand labels of some top riders, there sometimes lurks a frame from a small backstreet workshop.
Fine frames don't just come from Italy, but if you want to know more about them see
https://www.torelli.com/
There are many fine builders in the US, many of them using Henry James for their hardware; he lists them at
https://www.henryjames.com/blocator.html
Over here in the UK, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to small/custom builders. I would put Mercian and Bob Jackson up there with the best.
08-19-01, 10:14 PM
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My next folding bike will be a New World Tourist. I prefer
folders because of space limitations in my home and in
the world.
www.bikefriday.com
folders because of space limitations in my home and in
the world.
www.bikefriday.com
08-28-01, 09:16 PM
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Aegis Aro Svelte, Lobster Red!:thumbup:
08-28-01, 09:40 PM
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Trek at 20.45%? One fifth of the respondents most desire a Trek? Isn't that like saying your most desired car is a Ford or something? What about Mondonico, Pinarello, Fondriest... or Serrota, Marinoni or Waterford...
Trek? Isn't that like saying that the meal you really, really want to eat is a burger and fries? Okay... maybe roast beef and puds... Geez, where's the ROMANCE?
[Disclaimer: I think Trek makes some really nice bikes and, Hell, I wouldn't throw one out of my garage... It's just that I see so many of them on the road that they're becoming the Kleenex of road bikes.]
Trek? Isn't that like saying that the meal you really, really want to eat is a burger and fries? Okay... maybe roast beef and puds... Geez, where's the ROMANCE?
[Disclaimer: I think Trek makes some really nice bikes and, Hell, I wouldn't throw one out of my garage... It's just that I see so many of them on the road that they're becoming the Kleenex of road bikes.]
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08-29-01, 09:38 PM
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Sampson Silverton. Small shop, (reportedly) good customer service, pretty bikes, good components, and reasonable cost.
09-06-01, 12:05 AM
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I was so sure of my Klein when I bought it. Think it a great ride. Wonder about its durability. Why, I am not sure. It is responsive. Great design.
Everyone is so desirous of Colagno, Litespeed makes one wonder. Sort of like wanting a Buick after buying a Mercury. But the strenght of titanium has its appeal.
Everyone is so desirous of Colagno, Litespeed makes one wonder. Sort of like wanting a Buick after buying a Mercury. But the strenght of titanium has its appeal.
09-11-01, 09:26 PM
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A Colnago with campy is what dreams are made of
09-11-01, 10:03 PM
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A Colnago with campy is what dreams are made of
09-11-01, 10:24 PM
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A Saninno would be a great choice, I've had two so far and loved them. Like Mondonico, Saninno is one of the last "Old Masters". A Milano would be a good bet as well, this is the brand Alberto Masi has to use now, since his Father, ( Faliero), started an additional plant in California in th 70s. Somehow an American? Company has the right to the Masi brand name and Alberto can't make bikes with his name anymore. I have a Masi Prestige, it would be hard to find a sweeter ride. In years past Mazis were "legendary".
I've ridden many brands and sold Colnagos, Merckxs, De Rosas, GTs, Paramounts, etc. etc.
Ride Sweet
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I've ridden many brands and sold Colnagos, Merckxs, De Rosas, GTs, Paramounts, etc. etc.
Ride Sweet
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09-12-01, 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by velocipedio
Trek at 20.45%? One fifth of the respondents most desire a Trek? Isn't that like saying your most desired car is a Ford or something? What about Mondonico, Pinarello, Fondriest... or Serrota, Marinoni or Waterford...
Trek? Isn't that like saying that the meal you really, really want to eat is a burger and fries? Okay... maybe roast beef and puds... Geez, where's the ROMANCE?
[Disclaimer: I think Trek makes some really nice bikes and, Hell, I wouldn't throw one out of my garage... It's just that I see so many of them on the road that they're becoming the Kleenex of road bikes.]
Trek at 20.45%? One fifth of the respondents most desire a Trek? Isn't that like saying your most desired car is a Ford or something? What about Mondonico, Pinarello, Fondriest... or Serrota, Marinoni or Waterford...
Trek? Isn't that like saying that the meal you really, really want to eat is a burger and fries? Okay... maybe roast beef and puds... Geez, where's the ROMANCE?
[Disclaimer: I think Trek makes some really nice bikes and, Hell, I wouldn't throw one out of my garage... It's just that I see so many of them on the road that they're becoming the Kleenex of road bikes.]
For me the Trek OCLV carbon frame was the best way to spend my $$$. I could have afforded something more exotic (or rare?) but couldn't convince myself it was a wiser move. While some might argue that "if it's good enough for Lance..." -- in my case I'm not even thinking of it as making me fast -- just faster than I was with a comfortable ride.
I agree, I wouldn't throw an Italian bike out of my garage either, but neither would I get all lovey dovey about a bike. After all, it's just a bike for crying out loud! Being *romantic* won't make it any faster... although it may want to hang around in your garage to smoke a cigarette or two after a ride!
09-12-01, 03:52 PM
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Originally posted by Trekaholic
Velocipedio: If EVERYONE could drive a Ferrari or Porsche of their choosing, would it diminish their desirability? Maybe us Trek riders chose the ride by choice, not by limitations of our wallets...
Velocipedio: If EVERYONE could drive a Ferrari or Porsche of their choosing, would it diminish their desirability? Maybe us Trek riders chose the ride by choice, not by limitations of our wallets...
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09-12-01, 11:26 PM
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A Calfee Tetra Pro with Campy record.
09-20-01, 12:58 AM
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I've got a six-month-old Strong Foco with an Ouzo Pro fork and a six-year-old Torelli EL-OS frame (built by Mondonico). The Torelli kept me happy for five-plus years, but the Strong is the bike I've been searching for all my life. It's light for steel and rides like a dream. It looks great, and the process of ordering a custom frame was a rewarding experience. I have my dream bike.
09-23-01, 09:44 PM
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IMHO as a Trek rider, the bike is great. It's a good thing that I bought it instead of a Colnago, though. With a paint job like that, I'd probably leave my girl friend and just sit and stare. I'd also be using the breaks a lot more worrying about putting a scratch in the frame.
