Is there a frame material/type of bike you regret not owning?

[dgauthier]

A bike I regret not owning? A custom Ti Spectrum fitted by Tom Kellogg!

If you take out the word "regret" and are talking about bikes I have admired but never owned: a modern lugged steel frame and fork.

[JMT3]

I would love to have my old Bianchi SLX that was made in Bianchi’s custom shop in Italy. I believe it was early 90’s vintage. Everything else I want I have.

[jamesdak]

Originally Posted by saab2000

I wish I had a Colnago EPS or similar. Or even a C50. Just to compare to my Look 585 Ultra, which I like.

I wish I had a Look 585 to compare to me C40.

[cmg]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Cheese

said in a Wallace and gromit voice

[LouDeeter]

I've owned many many bikes, over 90% of them steel with steel forks. I've had nice riding aluminum with steel, aluminum and carbon forks. The only carbon bikes I've owned were older, so I can't comment on the latest. I think the latest I rode was a Colnago C40 and that was years ago. But, I did like it, with the Star fork as I recall. Because I am a "steel" kinda guy, it was the variety of tubing that mostly interested me, always looking for the right blend of light, comfortable, without being too flexible. The most modern steel bike I own is made from Pego-Richie Uber OS tubing, with lugs and matching fork. Lovely riding bike and I like the larger tubes. I'm not sure what the latest technology is in steel tubing, but if I were looking, I'd be looking for steel frame and fork, with the latest design that meets my criteria of light, comfortable, but not overly flexible.

[Waldo62]

A bike I regret not owning never existed — a C-40 that fits 30mm tires.

[Hilltopwalters]

Bamboo for sure. One day it’ll happen. But I’m a 3 is enough for bikes.

[mhespenheide]

Modern shaped/thin-wall aluminum. Maybe someday.

Bamboo would be fun to try at some point, but I'm not holding my breath.

[avalonracing]

Originally Posted by dgauthier

A bike I regret not owning? A custom Ti Spectrum fitted by Tom Kellogg!

Yeah, I wanted Tom to make a Spectrum frame just like my Merlin Works CR that he designed but with a slightly steeper seat tube. He said he could do it but he retired before I could order.

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by Hilltopwalters

Bamboo for sure. One day it’ll happen. But I’m a 3 is enough for bikes.

You're lucky you didn't. A coworker weighed only about 125# and he broke his Calfee bamboo frame. Not strong enough a material for long lasting bike frames, IMO. Kinda like those old cast magnesium frames made by Kirk Precision where they all broke.

[donevwil]

I've always wanted an aluminum race bike. Cannondales were all the rage when I raced, but my geo requirements necessitated custom and, for whatever reason, I never went there.

Originally Posted by saab2000

I wish I had a Colnago EPS or similar. Or even a C50. Just to compare to my Look 585 Ultra, which I like.

Do you ride a 59? If you do I may have something for you.

[sokyroadie]

I’ve had
Aluminum
Titanium
Carbon
Stainless
Bamboo
Ti/Carbon
Ti/Steel
Steel

Titanium by a mile is my favorite.