Current favorite ride? [Archive]

bobswire

02-10-2012, 09:33 AM

Currently my favorite ride is an oldie but goodie, Jeff Richman cross breed (for lack of a better name).
Saw this listed on CL a few years ago and since I love building up bikes, Frankenbikes in particular, this looked like something I could work with.
Cyclocross type frame with tight race geo. I was told jeffry richman built this bike for himself to be ridden around point reyes trails with 28c file tread tires.
http://i39.tinypic.com/25q54ly.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/vg4evn.jpg
I was really liked the looks of A.Stump rear dropouts.
http://i43.tinypic.com/241qk5x.jpg

Found out 28c is the largest tires I could fit (panaracer t-serv or passela's) worked the best and more than enough tire for what I'll be using it for which is the mean streets of San Francisco and fire road type trails found here and in Marin headlands.
Anyway turned out to be a great riding agile frame, far exceeding my expectations. It has become the first bike I grab to head out with no clear destination in mind.
After a light sanding and rattle can spray.
http://i39.tinypic.com/2u63arq.jpg

and another day in paradise.....
http://i40.tinypic.com/24d24he.jpg updated pic http://i47.tinypic.com/1g6hzc.jpg http://i46.tinypic.com/j7q06b.jpg

So what's your current favorite ride and why?

bobswire

02-10-2012, 10:57 AM

So the 33 readers of this thread thus far don't have a favorite ride? Well I'll be.... :rolleyes:

fiamme red

02-10-2012, 11:01 AM

You're not afraid of a gust of wind tipping that bike over into the bay?

My current favorite ride is the bike I'm riding right now, whatever that may be.

akelman

02-10-2012, 11:06 AM

For the past several months, I've been torn between my DeSalvo and my Ottrott, so I go back and forth between the two. The more I ride the DeSalvo, the more surprised I am that Mike's bikes don't get even more love and that he sells them for such reasonable prices. And the more I ride the Ottrott, the more surprised I am that they sell for $1200-$1500 these days.

bobswire

02-10-2012, 11:10 AM

You're not afraid of a gust of wind tipping that bike over into the bay?

My current favorite ride is the bike I'm riding right now, whatever that may be.

Super calm day (yesterday), pedal was positioned against curb with front wheel facing curb so it couldn't move and served at a kick stand. Having said I took pic as fast as possible then fetched bike quickly.

SamIAm

02-10-2012, 11:13 AM

I've been riding and loving this of late.

http://i43.tinypic.com/x3a9lu.jpg

I replaced the carbon clinchers with some pretty basic aluminum clinchers though.

thwart

02-10-2012, 11:13 AM

I'm grabbing my Peg Duende lately... super stiff on a climb and yet a nice smooth ride, and fits me very, very well.

Well, that is when winter leaves us again. Currently snowing, 20-25 mph North wind, and somewhere around 20 degrees. :crap:

... but I've even been known to ride it on the rollers in the garage... :D

bargainguy

02-10-2012, 11:14 AM

IF crown jewel ti.

Not my first ti bike, but it's the first one that rides like this!

Don

William

02-10-2012, 11:21 AM

I love my Zank, but lately I've been hitting more off-road on the Sawyer. Bombing the quiet forests free of cars and sandy saltly roads is nice for a change.

William

jr59

02-10-2012, 11:27 AM

Me, I just now got all the bugs worked out on my 1/2 cross &1/2 touring Davidson. It took forever but it seems to fit the bill.

38's with fenders and very long chain stays.

Sorry no pics yet!

@ Sam, I really like that bike!

rccardr

02-10-2012, 11:32 AM

Current fave: '85 Merckx, lotsa chrome, D-A 7700, Kinlin rims on White hubs:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg

bobswire

02-10-2012, 11:44 AM

Current fave: '85 Merckx, lotsa chrome, D-A 7700, Kinlin rims on White hubs:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg

Nice package!

MMcG

02-10-2012, 11:50 AM

that's a cool bike bobswire!

I can't see all the photos of it from work, but I can see some (not sure why that is). Will investigate it further tonight or this weekend.

Right now my bikes are in a state of flux/transition in terms of setup/configuration - so I'm not sure what my favorite is right now.

Steve in SLO

02-10-2012, 11:52 AM

My Speedvagen...just right.

67-59

02-10-2012, 12:02 PM

My current favorite - and the only bike I've had since 2004 - is my Kirk road bike with the Terraplane stays and Campy Record 10 components. I'm constantly amazed at the number of people here who have multiple bikes, and I have occasionally thought about getting another. But then I ride my Kirk - and think about convincing the missus that I "need" another bike - and the thought goes away....

Digression - Living in Minnesota and having a skinny-tire road bike as my only ride, I'm used to logging 0 miles throughout all of January and February. With this year's lack of snow and mild temps, I'm already well past the 500-mile mark. Too cold today (current wind chill -3) and out of town tomorrow, but it looks like I might get out again as soon as Sunday (forecast 30 and sunny). :banana:

flickwet

02-10-2012, 12:08 PM

Nice package!

That's perfection in every way and it cannot be improved upon. There is no longer any reason for anybody to ever post another picture of a bicycle on the interweb machine ever again. its done, goodnight, lets all go home.

flickwet

02-10-2012, 12:10 PM

My witty repast was to include rccardr's Merckx. It did not and now its all ruined. JEEZ I'm so mad.

bobswire

02-10-2012, 12:42 PM

Fixed it fer ya :beer:

That's perfection in every way and it cannot be improved upon. There is no longer any reason for anybody to ever post another picture of a bicycle on the interweb machine ever again. its done, goodnight, lets all go home.
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg[/IMG]

Dave B

02-10-2012, 12:43 PM

Ducati M1100 EVO.

Absolute blast to ride!

jet sanchez

02-10-2012, 01:03 PM

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j103/jetsanchEz/c40.jpg

We haven't had much snow here in Toronto but the salt is killer on steel so I have been riding this C40 a lot lately. Love it.

Johnnyg

02-10-2012, 02:44 PM

Currently my favorite ride is an oldie but goodie, Jeff Richman cross breed (for lack of a better name).
Saw this listed on CL a couple of months ago and since I love building up bikes, Frankenbikes in particular, this looked like something I could work with.
Cyclocross type frame with tight race geo. I was told jeffry richman built this bike for himself to be ridden around point reyes trails with 28c file tread tires.
http://i39.tinypic.com/25q54ly.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/vg4evn.jpg
I was really liked the looks of A.Stump rear dropouts.
http://i43.tinypic.com/241qk5x.jpg

Found out 28c is the largest tires I could fit into but 25c worked the best and more than enough tire for what I'll be using it for which is the mean streets of San Francisco and fire road type trails found here and in Marin headlands.
Anyway turned out to be a great riding agile frame, far exceeding my expectations. It has become the first bike I grab to head out with no clear destination in mind.
After a light sanding and rattle can spray.
http://i39.tinypic.com/2u63arq.jpg

and another day in paradise.....
http://i40.tinypic.com/24d24he.jpg

So what's your current favorite ride and why?
I've ridden three Serottas but currently love my Storck Facinaro 0.7 with Envy wheels and Di2. It fits me, it is stiff and light. A great ride.

William

02-10-2012, 03:20 PM

Just got back from mtb'ing with my son and daughter so today the Sawyer 29er is my favorite ride for sure. Nothing beats riding with your family! :banana:

William

bobswire

02-10-2012, 03:23 PM

Just got back from mtb'ing with my son and daughter so today the Sawyer 29er is my favorite ride for sure. Nothing beats riding with your family! :banana:

William

You can say that again, when I go mountain bike riding with my son be beats the $#%@# outta me.
BUT when I get him on tarmac he's road kill. :beer:

witcombusa

02-10-2012, 04:41 PM

1989 Merckx Corsa Extra w/ Croce d'aune......just waiting for a sunny day :banana:

witcombusa

02-10-2012, 04:51 PM

I've been riding and loving this of late.

http://i43.tinypic.com/x3a9lu.jpg

I replaced the carbon clinchers with some pretty basic aluminum clinchers though.

THAT is a great ORANGE !!! :beer:

My eyes have trouble with straight forks though.....

AngryScientist

02-10-2012, 05:00 PM

it may sound silly, but this cheapo alu frame with a Serotta fork rides fantastically. i try and ride fixed most of the off season to maximize every minute i'm on the bike. really been enjoying this one lately. today was a great day here in NJ too.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8sNm8ykT064/TzWTOHvfd7I/AAAAAAAAAXA/gvgFfwDV0sE/s640/IMG_0379.JPG

mistermo

02-10-2012, 05:09 PM

My future current favorite: Freshly repainted Corsa01 gets re-built this weekend, with Campy Record 10s. Newly chromed fork, ready to go too.

thanks goes to Alan Wanta for the paint job.

akelman

02-10-2012, 05:12 PM

I've been riding and loving this of late.

http://i43.tinypic.com/x3a9lu.jpg

I replaced the carbon clinchers with some pretty basic aluminum clinchers though.

What size is this bike? Where do you live (street address, please)? When are you next on vacation? What's your dog's favorite treat?

Kidding aside, that bike makes me feel faint.

Bob Loblaw

02-10-2012, 06:15 PM

Shwing!!!

Current fave: '85 Merckx, lotsa chrome, D-A 7700, Kinlin rims on White hubs:
http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy254/rccardr/85%20Red%20Merckx%20Birthday%20Bike/85RedMerckrightsidedoorlarge.jpg

67-59

02-10-2012, 06:44 PM

As I said earlier, I'm not planning to get another bike anytime soon...but if and when I do, it might very well be one of those classic Merckx's.

:hello:

jr59

02-10-2012, 07:02 PM

Just got back from mtb'ing with my son and daughter so today the Sawyer 29er is my favorite ride for sure. Nothing beats riding with your family! :banana:

William

+100

Minstrie

02-11-2012, 03:09 PM

My Carl Strong #1: Columbus life steel, Chorus 10sp. Nothing wrong with #s 2, 3, and 4 either. (OK, begs the question, so: 2-same as 1 but with S&S couplers, 3-light tourer with disk brakes, fenders, 4-all arounder with cyclocross build).

martinrjensen

02-11-2012, 07:50 PM

People will hate me for saying it but my "current" favorite ride is my Carbon frame. It's a 2007 Scattante Elite model from Performance. I bought it new, then it became my winter ride outfitted with fenders and all, still sporting a triple Shimano group.
All my other bikes are Campy and I ended up not riding this one for a couple years so i ripped off the group, including wheels, bought a Campy Centaur double group, put some American Classic Sprint 350 wheels on it and started riding it. It's set up as my climbing bike with a 29 cassette in back. Rides great I have to say, the equal of my old trek Madone of 3 years ago at a fraction of the price.
To be fair, all the steeds in my stable get ridden but since this is the newest incarnation on this frame, it is currently my favorite. I have to say, there is nothing wrong with the way it rides at all.
I am now "all Campy, all the time". it's a lot easier in the shop now.

bobswire

08-17-2012, 10:59 AM

Still my favorite ride.

http://i47.tinypic.com/1g6hzc.jpg

firerescuefin

08-17-2012, 11:02 AM

Bob..you ever get your carbon bike built up?

bobswire

08-17-2012, 11:15 AM

Bob..you ever get your carbon bike built up?
Yes I did and love it, it's just that being "old" (skool) I prefer riding in baggy knickers and having a huge bag attached to my bikes and dat don't cut it with CF frame.

http://i50.tinypic.com/jkjbck.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/14slj82.jpg

This is one of my favorite destinations in the City, Fort Mason. All my bikes end up here at one time or another. If you're are ever in my neighborhood give a holler and I'll give you a tour avoiding as much traffic as possible to some neat places to visit by bike.

http://i49.tinypic.com/10mpg6s.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/mv566q.jpg

wasfast

08-17-2012, 11:18 AM

I have the same frame as bobswire. Had it for 3 years. I have 2 bikes, a carbon rain bike and the dry bike. Since I moved to San Diego 2 years ago, the rain bike rarely gets ridden.

These are a great value. Definite keeper.

tannhauser

08-17-2012, 11:19 AM

Pedal Force?

bobswire

08-17-2012, 11:29 AM

Pedal Force?

Yes. QS3, newest upgrade by Pedal Force, UD carbon.
I ended up with this one by chance from a group buy offer. They didn't have my size in the frame I was getting in the group buy offer but this one had just come into their possession in my size and I was offered it instead.

tannhauser

08-17-2012, 11:42 AM

Yes. QS3, newest upgrade by Pedal Force, UD carbon.
I ended up with this one by chance from a group buy offer. They didn't have my size in the frame I was getting in the group buy offer but this one had just come into their possession in my size and I was offered it instead.

Looking at their charts the geo and sizing is very different from some of their other frames. Interesting.

firerescuefin

08-17-2012, 11:46 AM

Yes I did and love it, it's just that being "old" (skool) I prefer riding in baggy knickers and having a huge bag attached to my bikes and dat don't cut it with CF frame.

Diggin the new ride..thanks for postin the pics!

eddief

08-17-2012, 12:09 PM

2009 S-Works Roubaix. I am surprised it landed in first place after all the other fine bikes in the stable over the last 10 years. It sits in the garage next to a custom Steve Rex and a custom coupled Curtlo. The Rex is a work of art, the Curtlo has a Brentwood Orange powder job I love and rides great too. But the Roubaix is the go to for hilly club rides I do most.

bobswire

07-22-2014, 11:19 PM

Updated photo of the Richman. Yes still my favorite ride.

http://i61.tinypic.com/15qdpj4.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/wqo3gl.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/2m84bhd.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/2145lck.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2vbt0qv.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/b7bblz.jpg