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I don't know the point of the thread (other than revealing our deepest fantasies) but I would go for a Crumpton all-road with some ENVE wheels and Di2. Other than that, a Firefly and/or a Kirk - I these are the holy trinity of framebuilders and coincidentally, of different materials ...
I have this irrational obsession with owning a set of wheels that say 'ENVE' on the side. No need, just want... |
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*From a distance you can always spot the Reynolds "Continental" fork blades (rounder in cross section like Columbus) *The rear dropouts are drilled on the wheel interface section *The build quality is generally pretty high and nicely finished *Instead of a model name they have a 'Prestige Peugeot" decal on the top tube (there are a surprising number of fake ones) *They are rather light as they were normally built with lightweight 5/10 tubing (7/10 was regular for Reynolds 531 DB) and on request with 3/10 tubing *The models for centerpull brakes in the 70's had brazed on brake pivots *A fair amount of extra chrome which was of a very high standard as was the paint quality... * They all came from the shop with a Dogwood plug/reinforcement inside the bottom of the steerer tube (How Euro-pro is that?) |
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Moots Baxter!
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Very cool bike, BTW. Excepting time trial equipment, it's amazing how bikes haven't gotten any faster (as if a bike can be fast without a rider) for YEARS...In some ways they have gotten more convenient with integrated/indexed shifting, clipless pedals, etc....but no more efficient in a meaningful way. I also like to take out vintage (for me, 1980-90's) bikes on rides, especially if the younger guys are there. I try to answer questions about them in a deadpan way...Q:How many gears do you have A: It's the latest thing....twelve speed....Q:That bike is old...Isn't it? A: Everything you see here is old (including me)...
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I will admit, Speedplays and Wires blow away toe clips any day! |
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None I am happy with my MootsVamoots and my parlee Z3, Sure there are other i would like to have but maybe im in a different place. I am elated with my two bikes
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if steel -
custom frame from Chris Bishop or Brian Chapman. Since its price no object, I'd be all over a custom road bike that was a collaboration between Bishop and Rob English.
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I too have an irrational desire for a set of ENVES - more in the climber range than anything else. |
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Mmmm-hmmm...
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Give mine a Winter threadless stem. I would want a Telekom inspired paint job, Campagnolo mechanical, and lightweights. |
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And a SRM Origin carbon crankset.
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I think I have changed - just a little bit. I think I want 2.
1. Hors Categorie (DKS) rear stays, but with the geometry I have on my custom Kelly Bedford touring bike - with room for 35 +/- tires. IF there is a way to do disk brakes, then disk. I don't think it is possible with the DKS stays. That's fine, the ride is worth it. S&S coupled - and set up for electronic shifting, internal cable routing. Front triangle carbon/Ti (think Ottrott). Bike 1 - S&S as above. Bike 2 - same geo, but incorporate X-35 'brains' and button to top tube, and have a connection by water bottle for battery. With wired head light and tail light. No internal battery, and a rear hub powered wheel - for when the mood strikes. Just a water bottle battery - plenty to do most of what I would want to get out of it. This, of course, is a total waste - but it would be fun. The reality is I own the bike I consider to be 95% of what I lust for. I have a custom DKS S&S tweaked by K. Bedford. I just wish it was able to take wider tires. 28 is as wide as it can go... some brands... Still the best ride I have ever owned or ridden. Ever. Last edited by Dekonick; 10-06-2019 at 12:14 AM. |
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I do not have a specific bike. However, It would definitely be a top of the line road bike with Columbus SLX tubing, Dura Ace components, clearance for up to 32mm tires, bars and saddle parallel, high grade clincher wheels and tires. Also a really nice paint job, nice and classy, not too tricked out. Maybe a metallic blue or a glossy brass finish.
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Mine would still all be pretty functional/workmanlike, if elegant.
- A Seven Ti FS would be the fanciest, $$$$est - A lugged road a la Sachs, Jeff Lyon, etc. -- maybe even a light tourer - A bar bike - Would keep my serotta cx and Cielo SSMTB (which might become a ti ss, ht mtb over time. All built with great, but not shi-shi parts. |
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Argonaut and a Kirk.
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