Alloy race frames - level TT, threaded BB

[hollowgram5]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Two problems with the CAAD:

1. I want to run a Shimano crank without an adapter. The SRAM Force 22 BB30 crank is quiet, and I have ridden with more than a couple of guys locally running Shimano cranks on various adapters whose bikes are loud AF.

2. The paint scheme is ugly, and I don't want to spend a bunch of money to get it refinished, which could just go towards a frame with a threaded BB.

Have you tried a Praxis BB? When I was in Cali my shop there used them for quite a few setups. Not that it specifically applies but they even make a campy Ultratorque bb for bb30.

[zennmotion]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

My main road bike is a Merckx MX Leader with a Shimano 9000/6800 mix. It rides, handles, and descends like nobody's business. I recently added a CAAD10 to try out aluminum on a budget. It's my first foray outside of steel, and at least for a bike that only sees pavement, I am really digging it - easier to climb and pretty damn quick.

I'd like to consolidate my collection and find a frame to replace both of these bikes, to be fit with the 9000/6800 group that's on the Merckx right now. The CAAD is great, but obviously doesn't have the prestige, style, or quality of the Merckx.

This new frame would need to have:
-alloy frame (aluminum, scandium, other?)
-carbon fork
-race geometry
-threaded BB (so I can use Shimano cranks with no adapters)
-1 1/8" or tapered threadless steerer
-level top tube (because vanity)

I've seen some that I like, such as:
-Zanconato
-Gaulzetti
-Spooky Mulholland
-Merckx Team SC
-Colnago

What options may I have missed?

Custom builders in aluminum, any of these guys could build what you want, might take a little work to find Joe and Russ but they all have decades of experience with road/race bikes.

Joe Wells/Tsunami (Phoenix AZ)
Paul Sadoff/Rock Lobster
Russ Denny

[weisan]

My main road bike is a Merckx MX Leader...rides, handles, and descends like nobody's business...doesn't have the prestige, style, or quality of the Merckx.

jt pal, you sure you want to do this?

[FlashUNC]

Rock Lobster, all day. Beer can down tubes and huge chainstays yet still rides great.

[cadence90]

Principia Rex.

57cm TT
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[stien]

Keep the CAAD, paint it how you like. The quality is there, make it how you like, not for others to swoon over.

[ultraman6970]

You cant even tell if its welded, all the time people was asking me about this weird carbon fiber de rosa frame ...cant find pictures of my planet but pretty much is the same than this merak but with carbon seat stays. Wish I could find one little bit smaller than the one i had... price wise? this derosas are going for nothing now...

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

My main road bike is a Merckx MX Leader with a Shimano 9000/6800 mix. It rides, handles, and descends like nobody's business. I recently added a CAAD10 to try out aluminum on a budget. It's my first foray outside of steel, and at least for a bike that only sees pavement, I am really digging it - easier to climb and pretty damn quick.

I'd like to consolidate my collection and find a frame to replace both of these bikes, to be fit with the 9000/6800 group that's on the Merckx right now. The CAAD is great, but obviously doesn't have the prestige, style, or quality of the Merckx.

Size of MXLeader? If a 57 or 58, PM or email..i'd like to consider buying it.

cp51errc@gmail.com

[jtbadge]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Size of MXLeader? If a 57 or 58, PM or email..i'd like to consider buying it.

cp51errc@gmail.com

It's a 58 in FNG. This is probably a winter time project, but I'll let you know.

[montag]

Originally Posted by ultraman6970

You cant even tell if its welded, all the time people was asking me about this weird carbon fiber de rosa frame ...cant find pictures of my planet but pretty much is the same than this merak but with carbon seat stays. Wish I could find one little bit smaller than the one i had... price wise? this derosas are going for nothing now.

I had a Merak as well. Great frame. The Pro's Closet has a 57cm listed on eBay right now...

EDIT: My bad, it's actually a Team, not Merak. Still looks nice though.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

it's a 58 in fng. This is probably a winter time project, but i'll let you know.

fng?

[texbike]

Originally Posted by Ralph

The CAAD 10 may not have the prestige of the more expensive and more exotic sought out and desirable brands.....but it's every bit the frame/bike they are.

Originally Posted by NPcycling

Keep the CAAD 10 and hang great stuff on it. It is a fantastic bike.

Agreed 100% on the CAAD series. 10, 9, 8. They all rock!

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Pegoretti 8:30 AM or Love #3. Boom. love mine.

If you want something with more prestige, the Peg's are tough to beat. I'd also add the Fina Estampa to Angry's list. These bikes are fantastic! I had a Fina and it was one of the best bikes I've ever owned. Plus, the Peg's use a standard, threaded BB and an external HS.

Texbike

[Drmojo]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

Rock Lobster, all day. Beer can down tubes and huge chainstays yet still rides great.

And I have one for sale!--57cm TT
Mentioned above also...PM if interested

[owly]

Alan Super Corsa Ergal

[cadence90]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

fng?

Merckx FNG paint scheme. Black with fuchsia/green/silver details.
I think 1996-1997 only?
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