What road bike do you have?
02-16-19 | 11:06 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 749
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Bikes: '17 Colnago C-RS (Full 5800); '16 Specialized Sirrus Elite
I've been riding my old Cannondale CAAD 4 since 1999....my only bike in all that time. Finally got my dream bike today, a BMC Teammachine SLR2 01 Disc. What am I going to do with all these bikes?
I only had 2 things I wanted in my new bike: disc brakes and Di2. I love this bike, how it rides, and how clean the design and integration is.
Here it is today in the fitting contraption (you can see my old bike in the back right):
Now, it only needs to warm up so I can ride!
I only had 2 things I wanted in my new bike: disc brakes and Di2. I love this bike, how it rides, and how clean the design and integration is.
Here it is today in the fitting contraption (you can see my old bike in the back right):
Now, it only needs to warm up so I can ride!
02-18-19 | 08:39 PM
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 67
Likes: 36
From: Reno, NV
Bikes: '94 Eddy Merckx Century TSX '86 Schwinn Paramount, '89 Schwinn Paramount, '84 Specialized Sequoia, '85 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe, '86 Schwinn Prelude, '92 Cannondale T600, '78 Guerciotti, '91 Giant ATX 770, '87 Schwinn Le Tour(beater)
My Road Bikes
1978 Guerciotti, Campy SR minor customizing for fit
1986 Schwinn Paramount DA 7400
1989 Schwinn Paramount Campy mix "Frankenbike
1984 Specialized Sequoia minor customizing for fit
1992 Cannondale T600 Shimano mix "Frankenbike"
1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe Shimano drive train in the works.
1987 Schwinn Le Tour "The Beater"
1986 Schwinn Prelude Shimano mix "Frankenbike"
The three Frankenbikes were built from used frames and an assortment of new/used parts from various sources. The 1986 Paramount was built from a retail purchased frame fall of '87 and built up spring '88. The Guerciotti, Sequoia, and both Le Tours were purchased as complete bikes and so far have only seen minor customization, handlebars, pedals, saddles, tires.
In the next couple weeks the Le Tour Luxe will be receiving something of a modernization with Ultegra 6500 hubs, Sun CR18 rims, XT 730 crankset, and 9spd Microshift Barend Shifters. Also Velo Orange metal fenders.
1986 Schwinn Paramount DA 7400
1989 Schwinn Paramount Campy mix "Frankenbike
1984 Specialized Sequoia minor customizing for fit
1992 Cannondale T600 Shimano mix "Frankenbike"
1985 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe Shimano drive train in the works.
1987 Schwinn Le Tour "The Beater"
1986 Schwinn Prelude Shimano mix "Frankenbike"
The three Frankenbikes were built from used frames and an assortment of new/used parts from various sources. The 1986 Paramount was built from a retail purchased frame fall of '87 and built up spring '88. The Guerciotti, Sequoia, and both Le Tours were purchased as complete bikes and so far have only seen minor customization, handlebars, pedals, saddles, tires.
In the next couple weeks the Le Tour Luxe will be receiving something of a modernization with Ultegra 6500 hubs, Sun CR18 rims, XT 730 crankset, and 9spd Microshift Barend Shifters. Also Velo Orange metal fenders.
02-23-19 | 12:21 AM
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Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: GT Grade (Sora), Kestrel Talon X (105), vintage Univega Competizione "Frankenbike" w/ Record, Mavic, and 105 components
Can’t post photos yet, but...
Kestrel Talon X w/ 105. It’s the “other woman” in my life. 😝
Kestrel Talon X w/ 105. It’s the “other woman” in my life. 😝
02-28-19 | 11:17 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 58
Likes: 16
From: Glendale, CA
Bikes: 2008 Paketa Magnesium Frame MTB, 2012 Specialized Sirrus Hybrid, 2010 Wilier Triestina Izoard Ultegra
So my local shop is a consignment retailer also selling new Jamis and Salsa bikes. For Christmas I picked up a used 2010 Wilier Izoard Ultegra and it's been great.
The n+1 bug hit me hard this week when I wandered in. They have a couple overstock 2012 Jamis Quest steel frame/carbon fork 3x10 bikes still in the box. I just couldn't stop myself from asking if they would assemble one for me to check out. Went in today to test ride it as I am new to cycling and have never been on steel.
Welp, for $656 plus tax and freshly assembled and tuned, I brought it home.
The n+1 bug hit me hard this week when I wandered in. They have a couple overstock 2012 Jamis Quest steel frame/carbon fork 3x10 bikes still in the box. I just couldn't stop myself from asking if they would assemble one for me to check out. Went in today to test ride it as I am new to cycling and have never been on steel.
Welp, for $656 plus tax and freshly assembled and tuned, I brought it home.
03-03-19 | 11:05 AM
BMX commuter gone roadie
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 42
Likes: 1
From: Alexandria, VA
Bikes: Cheap ones
The new commuter
My new commuter. Spray paint and stickers. Set it up this weekend and stuffed some 700x28 gatorskin hard shells on it. BikesDirect Dawes 2300, aluminum frame, carbon fork, tiagra shifters and FD, 105 RD. Weighs 24 lbs with the old man seat and rack (no bags). Heavy by road bike standards but came to my door for $250 and I plan for it to take a beating. I’m very pleased with my purchase.
03-05-19 | 08:46 PM
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Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 322
Likes: 140
Bikes: 2014 Focus Mares AX 2.0, 2019 Cube Litening C:62 Race Disc Teamline
y modest roadie conversion. 2015 Focus Mares AX 2.0, Thomson seat post, Specialized seat, Custom fork replacement, 28c Schwalbe Durano's. Runs 105's all round.
Last edited by illdrag0n; 03-06-19 at 03:56 AM.
03-09-19 | 05:16 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 4,173
Likes: 1,277
From: San Mateo,Ca.
Bikes: TRIMMED DOWN THE HERD
Added this to the herd today after the bar tape arrived yesterday. 1990 Nuovo Record rebuilt from the ground up. Mix of Exage Motion and 105. I converted it to 8-speed. Oval wheels n Truvative hubs. Painted some cages.
Now if only our darn weather would stop raining so I can take out my good bikes! lol
IMG_7184 by 2cam16, on Flickr
Now if only our darn weather would stop raining so I can take out my good bikes! lol
IMG_7184 by 2cam16, on Flickr
03-10-19 | 09:30 PM
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: SD,CA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SL7
2018 TREK Emonda SL7 disc
2018 TREK Emonda SL7 disc
58CM Ultegra Di2 , disc brakes, 11-28: compact cranks, Bontrager AerolusPro3 carbon wheels
Selle Italia saddle, Speedplay Zero pedals
58CM Ultegra Di2 , disc brakes, 11-28: compact cranks, Bontrager AerolusPro3 carbon wheels
Selle Italia saddle, Speedplay Zero pedals
03-20-19 | 01:39 PM
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Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 233
Likes: 30
From: netherlands
Bikes: van moof dropdown, btwin triban 100
let me bring the average cost of bikes on this thread down with my simple decathlon purchased btwin. have had it for about 5 days or so ridden it 4 out of those 5 days. been enjoying it so far and maybe in a year or so i'll upgrade to something better but so far this meets my needs.
03-20-19 | 02:35 PM
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 564
Likes: 41
From: Phoenix, AZ
Bikes: 2019 TREK Emonda SL5 and Madone SLR 6
one of 2 Treks, Trek Emonda SL5
couldn't pass up the deal, also i needed a climbing bike, the other bike is a Madone 9.0
this one comes with 105 all around (which coming from Dura Ace i think the 105 is better, for the price and performance, i am really surprised on how much better 105 is now!)
this one comes with 105 all around (which coming from Dura Ace i think the 105 is better, for the price and performance, i am really surprised on how much better 105 is now!)
03-20-19 | 02:45 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 564
Likes: 41
From: Phoenix, AZ
Bikes: 2019 TREK Emonda SL5 and Madone SLR 6
The Mad-One...
And here is my other girl, the Mad one, The madonna...Madone. I wanted this bike since it came out, got a chance to get it a year ago. Great for the flats, bigger crank than on my Emonda, this one is all Dura Ace.
03-24-19 | 07:27 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 564
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Bikes: 2019 TREK Emonda SL5 and Madone SLR 6
Thank you. Friday Evening i was involved in a car accident. Kid ran a red light, hit my car (TBone) with my kids and wife in the car...we walked away, but we are hurting pretty bad. I am afraid i won't be riding them for a while. I guess i'll look for upgrades in the meantime.
