Ugly head tube gone!
Eddie:
For the '06 Solis, the internal headsets are gone now. Actually, Merlin has gotten rid of all of those ugly head tubes on their Ti frames, FINALLY. The only one left is the Proteus (full carbon frame). Are they in shops yet? I don't know. Merlin has been shipping the new Works frames for some time now but I don't know if the new Solis is shipping yet. You can call your dealer and have them ask their rep if they are available. |
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There is also the option of lots of spacers on the steerer tube, which doesn't look good either to me. |
Bro I'm just a dumb bike messenger but I'd say any classic steel bike that fits would fit the bill.Cheers :beer:
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Here are a couple geometry samples for racing bikes, borrowed from
Mr. Chuck Schmidt. Bianchi Racing bikes, just like Fausto rode. The saddle was mounted well forward usually giving a steeper effective seat angle. Me, I'd take a Legend Ti in the 1950 geo, wonder if Serotta could do Paris-Roubaix dropouts ? Scott G. 1939 Bianchi #718923-0 (c to c) Seat Tube -- 54.0cm Top Tube -- 58.0cm BB drop -- 8.0cm Chain Stay -- 46.0cm Wheel base -- 110.0cm Seat Tube < -- 71.5° Head Tube < -- 70.0° Fork Rake -- 8.0cm Trail -- 4.0cm* *wheel dia. 68.5cm 1950 Bianchi Folgorissima #287197 (P-R derailleur) (c to c) Seat Tube -- 57.0cm Top Tube -- 57.0cm BB drop -- 8.2cm Chain Stay -- 45.0cm Wheel base -- 104.0cm Seat Tube < -- 73.00° Head Tube < -- 74.25° Fork Rake -- 6.0cm Trail -- 3.4cm* *wheel dia. 68.5cm |
IMO, the Gunnar is the best sport bike on you list. I would also add these two bikes as well
Cannondale Synapse - Great for racing, more upright and very comfortable Kelly Bone Stock - steel, inexpensive, upright and can be used for racing :bike: |
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Soma Smoothie ES
is another I came across if anyone else is following this thread. |
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