Spec out the dream bike you're saving for!
11-04-10, 10:16 AM
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I'd get a non-stencil Lynskey, the high end Helix or 3xx series / or a Time Frame. I'd like to go back to Campy again and some WhiteMountain wheels and a Quarq with Rotor chain rings.
In case you don't know what a stencil brand is, it's the Performance and PlanetX versions of the Lynskey low end frames. I used this term as it was used to denote the saxophones sold in the early 40's to 60's like the brands that Buescher would make for other music shops.
In case you don't know what a stencil brand is, it's the Performance and PlanetX versions of the Lynskey low end frames. I used this term as it was used to denote the saxophones sold in the early 40's to 60's like the brands that Buescher would make for other music shops.
11-04-10, 10:22 AM
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. . . it's already has 30,000+ miles on it!
Do it TWOgether!
Do it TWOgether!
11-04-10, 10:27 AM
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i have a litespeed archon T1 with red guts, thompson seatpost, rotundo bars, smpcomposit saddle. only thing i'd change is wheels.
more than a better bike i need a dedicted TT rig and a PT.
more than a better bike i need a dedicted TT rig and a PT.
11-04-10, 10:38 AM
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DANG! I went to build a Kobh at wrenchscience and my dream bike is a little over $15k and just under 13 lbs! A Trek 6.9 SSL that is P1'd is still much cheaper than that and only 1.5 lbs heavier. I'm sticking with either the Infinito CSC, Madone 5.2, or Synapse Carbon 3 then just upgrade the handlebar and wheelset later on in life.
11-04-10, 10:49 AM
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Besides, I thought you were above jabs from us bike weenies, sort of like Moses (or more appropriately, Methusaleh?) looking down on his peeps.
11-04-10, 10:50 AM
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This one....
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but I could never buy it, as it would be the end of my bike buying forever. I'd have the best, no need to shop for bike stuff anymore, and the shopping and buying bike stuff is almost as much fun as the riding!!!
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but I could never buy it, as it would be the end of my bike buying forever. I'd have the best, no need to shop for bike stuff anymore, and the shopping and buying bike stuff is almost as much fun as the riding!!!
11-04-10, 01:30 PM
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Independent Fab, Crown Jewel.... I already have 11 speed record and hand built DT 240 wheels.
But best of all... I order it this week.
But best of all... I order it this week.
11-04-10, 02:12 PM
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Up in the air about the wheels:
Either:
Campagnolo Record (32) laced to DT Swiss 465 rims, silver DT Comp spokes, brass nipples, 2x lacing all around.
or
Campagnolo Record (32) laced to Mavic Open Pro Ceramic, silver DT Comp spokes, brass nipples, 2x lacing all around.
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11-04-10, 02:59 PM
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I'd like an Ellis 953 frame painted a dark metallic blue with polished chain stays, seat stays, top tube , and downtube. Etched lettering on the down tube, Chris King headset, Fizik Alliante carbon seat, Thomson seat post, 3T bar and stem, ZIPP 101 clinchers, full Campagnolo Record group set, Yokozuna cables, and Speed Play pedals. Kind of a modern classic.
11-04-10, 03:15 PM
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11-04-10, 03:38 PM
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This is my first time on Campagnolo (well, on a bike I own)--hopefully it's more functional than mystique.
11-04-10, 03:46 PM
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This! Except will Zipp 404 and Campy Record and a different saddle. I am waiting until Lenskey has a sale on this frame. In the mean time, I have a bike that works fine for me.
11-04-10, 04:03 PM
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Let's see...my build this spring is looking like:
Frame: who knows
Fork: Easton EC90 SL
Shifters: SRAM Red
Rear D: SRAM Red
Crankset: SRAM Red BB30
Chain: Dura Ace
Tires: GP4000
Brakes: Force or Rival
Cages: generic carbon
Casette: 105
Pedals: 105 5700
Bars + Stem: Cannondale C3 Alu
Wheels: Deng Fu 50mm carbon tubular
Bartape: Fizik dual, colors to accent the frame
Saddle: Merek Carbon or Prologo, colors to accent the frame.
Edit: pretty dreamy.
Frame: who knows
Fork: Easton EC90 SL
Shifters: SRAM Red
Rear D: SRAM Red
Crankset: SRAM Red BB30
Chain: Dura Ace
Tires: GP4000
Brakes: Force or Rival
Cages: generic carbon
Casette: 105
Pedals: 105 5700
Bars + Stem: Cannondale C3 Alu
Wheels: Deng Fu 50mm carbon tubular
Bartape: Fizik dual, colors to accent the frame
Saddle: Merek Carbon or Prologo, colors to accent the frame.
Edit: pretty dreamy.
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11-04-10, 04:39 PM
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I'm 43 and thought that my days are over rebuilding these legs after a very long hiatus. Everyone tells me that I have a good 20 years left if we're looking at long term rebuilding, but will only take 2 to 3 years if I'm really serious of getting back into shape. They say 40 is the new 30? I say don't think numbers and be young at heart! 
As long as your heart desires and the body is functional, you're never too old for anything.
11-04-10, 04:54 PM
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I'm sure someone will find a reason to flame me for saying it, but I have my dream bike, so no saving needed...
11-04-10, 05:00 PM
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11-04-10, 05:16 PM
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11-04-10, 05:45 PM
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11-04-10, 05:55 PM
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im w/ spin dr. and ranger david on the pinarello prince w/ campy 11 & shamals. by the way low cell, that may be the ugliest bike Ive seen in a long time!!!
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11-04-10, 06:03 PM
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Actually, I would have no reason to replace my bike either, but I always wanted a second bike and I don't know why. If is good to have a bike, it must be better to have two bikes.