Do you Like Lemond Bikes?
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Do you Like Lemond Bikes?
I just got a Lemond Zurich. I think it has a great ride and looks really cool. Anyone out there have an opinion on Lemonds and maybe post a picture? I'll take a picture of my ride very soon....
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lemonds are the best imho
1) quality frames, quality tubing, quality designs/geometry
2) classy looking graphics/paint
3) reasonably priced (they COULD charge more and still sell them--I just think Trek is so used to their HUGE output that Lemond line looks small to them), some of the best deals, imho
1) quality frames, quality tubing, quality designs/geometry
2) classy looking graphics/paint
3) reasonably priced (they COULD charge more and still sell them--I just think Trek is so used to their HUGE output that Lemond line looks small to them), some of the best deals, imho
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I LOVE Lemond bikes.
I don't have one but I've ridden a couple. I'm 6'4" and the long top tube characteristic of Lemond geometry suits me to a tee. I can stretch out real nice and it's just . . . . . . heavenly.
And the Reynolds 853 steel is top notch stuff.
I don't have one but I've ridden a couple. I'm 6'4" and the long top tube characteristic of Lemond geometry suits me to a tee. I can stretch out real nice and it's just . . . . . . heavenly.
And the Reynolds 853 steel is top notch stuff.
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Originally Posted by Ziggurat
lemonds are the best imho
1) quality frames, quality tubing, quality designs/geometry
2) classy looking graphics/paint
3) reasonably priced (they COULD charge more and still sell them--I just think Trek is so used to their HUGE output that Lemond line looks small to them), some of the best deals, imho
1) quality frames, quality tubing, quality designs/geometry
2) classy looking graphics/paint
3) reasonably priced (they COULD charge more and still sell them--I just think Trek is so used to their HUGE output that Lemond line looks small to them), some of the best deals, imho
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From: Alexandria, IN
Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)
Rad has a couple of Lemonds. One is a MJ and one is the mysterious Tete that all of the BF group wants to see.
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From: Portland & Yachats, OR
Bikes: Steve Rex, Seven Axiom, Felt Z1, Dave Moulton Fuso
I've had 4 total. My first was a '02 Poprad, which I loved. It inspired me to get the '98 Maillot Jaune. Which in turn led to the mysterious '04 Tete de Course, which I've had for 17 months but have yet to ride.
Along the way, I also owned a '99 Buenos Aires frame that I never built and eventually sold.
And, I have a custom made fairing on my roof rack that has the Lemond logo on it.
So yea, I'm invested.
Along the way, I also owned a '99 Buenos Aires frame that I never built and eventually sold.
And, I have a custom made fairing on my roof rack that has the Lemond logo on it.
So yea, I'm invested.
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From: Alexandria, IN
Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)
My pride and joy. It's undergoing an upgrade this winter. Stem and saddle are going to be replaced. Thinking about putting on a flight deck computer also.
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From: Alexandria, IN
Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)
Originally Posted by sherpa
I have a MJ and I am in the process of building my Poprad back up for an off season beater/ back up CX bike. So I love my Lemonds.
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From: Alexandria, IN
Bikes: LeMond Maillot Jaune, Vintage Trek 520 (1985), 1976 Schwinn Voyageur 2, Miyata 1000 (1985)
Originally Posted by 55/Rad
And, I have a custom made fairing on my roof rack that has the Lemond logo on it.
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From: Centennial, Colorado
Bikes: 1999 LeMond Zurich and 2004 Giant OCR Touring
Originally Posted by shakadude
ok, here it is. It's used but I think it's really cool and the paint is classy.

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'06 Reno. I've got a total of about 35 miles on it. Great fun, and even though the frame's all aluminium, the ride seems pretty smooth, probably owing to it being a 61cm.
And what BillyD said.
And what BillyD said.
Last edited by Hugh; 12-04-05 at 05:32 PM.
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Originally Posted by shakadude
Anyone out there have an opinion on Lemonds and maybe post a picture? I'll take a picture of my ride very soon.... 

#24
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From: Lebanon, PA
Bikes: Trek 2120, LeMond Zurich
I bought a LeMond Zurich this past May and have put about 4000 miles on it and I can honestly say I'm in love. I guess I could say it was the nice paint job, or the Ultegra 10, maybe even the carbon/steel contruction, but the thing that really turns me on is the pump peg--do you know how hard it is to find a bike with one of them these days.
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