That's the wrong color, but I think it's the best one you've posted yet.
I was at Peter Weigle's shop once when he was doing a restoration on a bike that was once Fausto Coppi's. Pretty cool. Funny thing is I was picking up a downhill bike that he had painted for me in bassboat blue. It looked a little out of place in the shop.
Rossi, just among us, the mentally deranged gear accumulators----
How many bikes and pairs of skis do you have?
Here's another nice cheapo in the quiver...58 cm Zurich, Reynolds 853 steel.
Triple crank, mismatched tires 23 c Conti in rear, 25 c in front, rack fittings, MTB pedals.
wouldn't want to race on this one, but a great bike for long tours.
Picked up the frame and fork darn near new for $200 at Second season sports.
Here's my LeMond Buenos Aires. This is before I added aero bars this year. I love her so!
That one you don't have to explain to me.....I'd much rather have more bicycles than any motorcycles.
It's kinda like a 30oz. cut of Prime Rib...If I have to explain why, then what's the point 
Rossi, just among us, the mentally deranged gear accumulators----
How many bikes and pairs of skis do you have?
Well, a lot fewer than some, yet more than many..... 
Messenger bikes
Messenger bikes
psssh, tele, I thought the only real messenger bikes were fixies! 
Yeah, and we push our deliveries down the road with polo mallets.
I'm partial to "stealth" carbon bikes with a bunch of Campy components on 'em, but that's just me.
This is a Pedal Force ZX3, in case anybody is curious.
I'm also tailor-fit to a 59cm in a LeMond frame, but I'm not in a position to shop right now. I owned one of their Reynolds 853 steel frames from 2002 'til 2007, when it broke at the drive-side dropout. At the time, I was in the midst of gathering the parts for the bike above. As a stop-gap (and a fun second bike), I bought a 2006 Jamis Eclipse frameset for cheap (somebody bought it for the Campy Centaur group, stripped it, and eBayed the rest - my gain, as it's a nice mix of 853 and carbon) and built it back up with parts from the LeMond:
The Jamis' setup has changed a bit since this picture was taken: different saddle, lowered stem to closely mimic the Pedal Force. The long-cage rear mech alludes to the fact that the LeMond had a triple crankset, while this has a compact double. Eventually, the rear mech will be upgraded to a short-cage, but it works for now - might as well get some more miles out of it, right?
The Jamis lives at the in-laws' place in Connecticut, and will be the bike I ride in the Harpoon B2B ride.
Are these drool worthy? Not in the same league as, say, a Storck, Colnago or Moots, but they make me happy - though not as happy as when I'm RIDING! 
Nice, I take it that since you are not using a Campy 11 speed crank those are the 10 speed Centaur shifters and derailleurs? My daughter switched from some 07 Chorus shifters to those this year and absolutely loves them. She keeps chiding me about riding on those little old fashion shifters.
I'm partial to "stealth" carbon bikes with a bunch of Campy components on 'em, but that's just me.
This is a Pedal Force ZX3, in case anybody is curious.
All's for the best in this best of all possible worlds
It's a real mish-mosh of stuff:
- 2007 Chorus shifters (I wanted the ability to upshift multiple gears)
- 2006 Chorus front mech
- 2007 Centaur brakes
- 2008 Centaur rear mech
The crankset is a 2007 SRAM Rival unit, which like a lot of the Campy stuff, was sourced from eBay. I'm really happy with the SRAM cranks: very stuff and strong. I've replaced the chainrings with FSA Super Rings, as the original SRAM units wore out quickly (the only real weak point of the SRAM setup).
And the 2009 Centaur shifters simply adopt the new lever and hood/horn shape, while remaining 10-speed. Campy is moving toward more 11-speed stuff for 2010, with Athena being re-introduced to the lineup. I've tried the new lever shape, and while I love it, i'm not finding anything wrong with the old-school levers (some of the pros still use the old 10-speed levers, even though Campy is pushing the 11-speed stuff).
Nice, I take it that since you are not using a Campy 11 speed crank those are the 10 speed Centaur shifters and derailleurs? My daughter switched from some 07 Chorus shifters to those this year and absolutely loves them. She keeps chiding me about riding on those little old fashion shifters.
Her reason for the strong preference for the new levers is two fold. She just finds the new hood design more comfortable, but more importantly, at 13 her hands are really small and it is much easier to reach the levers from both the drops and the hoods. She is much more comfortable now racing in the drops, especially in crits, because she can now brake from there, where with the older style levers she couldn't.
I've tried the new lever shape, and while I love it, i'm not finding anything wrong with the old-school levers (some of the pros still use the old 10-speed levers, even though Campy is pushing the 11-speed stuff).
All's for the best in this best of all possible worlds
All these photos of Lemonds ... makes me want to post a pic of my "shabby" Victoire
(with stem turned up in "old man early Spring" mode).
It's odd that it's mostly road bikes that makes folks here drool. What about one of these? At least it has the same size wheels...
Edit - okay, reread the title ... Duh.
Edit - okay, reread the title ..
And check the Motarden I posted above.
Now on Mondays.
I'm partial to "stealth" carbon bikes with a bunch of Campy components on 'em, but that's just me.
Nice....I'm a Shimano man myself but how do you like the Pedal Force? I'm riding a 99 Litespeed now and I'd like to try a carbon bike. I've got the spare parts to build up a frame laying around and this frame builder's prices are attractive especially at group buy prices.....
This is all you need to know - "The biphasic martensitic seamless tubes are manufactured with high quantities of chromium, molybdenum and nickel to enhance its strength and resistance to cracking, especially during welding."
I was just looking at that on Velonews today. I have always loved Cinelli bikes and that one is especially sweet. Like any hand made Italian bike, it should have Campy Super Record on it instead of SRAM Red.
This is all you need to know - "The biphasic martensitic seamless tubes are manufactured with high quantities of chromium, molybdenum and nickel to enhance its strength and resistance to cracking, especially during welding."
All's for the best in this best of all possible worlds
Like any hand made Italian bike, it should have Campy Super Record on it instead of SRAM Red.
Meh. I think going with SRAM is a very Cinelli move. Campagnolo don't do BB30.
Now on Mondays.
I'd rather have DuraAce.
I'd rather have Suntour....but in a pinch Simplex
I'd rather have DuraAce.
I'd rather have DuraAce.
DuraAce didn't win the Giro last year.
Now on Mondays.
Nope. Alberto Contador did.
DuraAce didn't win the Giro last year.
Oops, the Scott has gone missing.
Wow - in the box, and there aren't even any holes drilled in the stuff (remember that practice?)
Suntour, Simplex ... the bikes you've posted ... you're a true retro-grouch.
I'd rather have Suntour....but in a pinch Simplex
Wow - in the box, and there aren't even any holes drilled in the stuff (remember that practice?)
Suntour, Simplex ... the bikes you've posted ... you're a true retro-grouch.
Here's where it wound up...1978 Richard Sachs.....
Now that is Sweet
Meh. I think going with SRAM is a very Cinelli move. Campagnolo don't do BB30.
Here's where it wound up...1978 Richard Sachs.....
All's for the best in this best of all possible worlds
Nice....I'm a Shimano man myself but how do you like the Pedal Force? I'm riding a 99 Litespeed now and I'd like to try a carbon bike. I've got the spare parts to build up a frame laying around and this frame builder's prices are attractive especially at group buy prices.....
Love the Pedal Force: very light, well-tempered handling, and stiff without being punishing (important wen you're 6' 4" and can really lay on the torque). I bought it during on of their group buys, so it was a very nice price - though I had to wait a spell before I received the frame, as the group buy happened well before delivery due date.
I've also tried one of their newer RS frames from a subsequent group buy, and it is also a lot of fun. I can't really say anything negative about the Pedal Force company, other than they have no dealer network to speak of. But they're very responsive to inquiries and support calls, so no worries.
I would have one best-in-class custom made bike from a builder like Independent Fabricator.
I would start with this: http://www.ifbikes.com/OurBikes/Road/XS/
XS
Main Features Options Tubeset The ultimate blend of passion and technology; The XS seamlessly combines titanium with carbon fiber to create a rider-specific frameset born from a world-championship winning design. Custom geometry, the classic styling of lugs, and modern fabrication techniques results in an uncompromised ride. Winner of “Best Track Bike” at the 2007 North American Handmade Bike Show.
Frame/Fork Price
MSRP $5,995 (With laser cut crown lugs)
* Complete pricing depends on custom options and selected componentry. Please consult a certified IF dealer for more details.Aerospace grade 3/2.5 titanium tubing used in the front triangle
Lugged main triangle with custom made carbon fiber tubing
Shot peened for a durable, superior finish and improved fatigue life (read more about shot peening)
Custom machined 6/4 titanium dropouts
Choice of any decal
EDGE all carbon 1.125" fork
Custom fork offset
Sterling silver headbadge
Nontransferable lifetime warranty
Custom paint available - applied in our own PPG Certified paint shop
Custom lugs (call for quote)
Exotic metal headbadge
IF uses only the best US Aerospace grade titanium suppliers coupled with carbon fiber tubes made specifically for us by EDGE Composites to give your new bike ideal ride characteristics for your body, weight, and riding style. We miter each carbon tube to fit all of the way into the lug to maximize the glue overlap.
We've worked long and hard developing and refining the XS frameset to be as customizable as any other frame we make. Every angle, every tube specification, every option is selected per bicycle. No two have been, nor will likely be, built the same. Each frame is as unique as its rider.
The funny thing is that the XS was a joke when they first showed it (XS = excess, get it), but people kept wanting to write orders for it.
The funny thing is that the XS was a joke when they first showed it (XS = excess, get it), but people kept wanting to write orders for it.
It's either a brilliant combination of materials or a bad idea. I'll never know.
My wish list stops with a superb set of road wheels, this will be a gift to myself when I hit a fitness target I've set.
Michael
