Next bike advice: Litespeed, Lynsky, Habanero

[ghcs]

Originally Posted by SELFdizolve

I'm a new owner of Lynskey. was thinking of going 2nd hand for "other brands" but couldn't beat the Lynskey sale prices. Give them a if ordering, couldn't have helped me more.

x2, except for the ordering part. Got an NOS bike (2014, I think) at an LBS for a great price. So far, it is exceptional.

[cetuximab]

I send a picture to Pioneer Frameworks. They were generous enough to look and respond. A crack in that position will be contaminated with grease/anti sieze and not allow any repair welding.

Thanks for all the responses.

I flop back and forth between a Habanero cross and Moots Routt.

[JLNK]

I have 3 custom Habanero road frames. I am 6'3'' and 215lbs. The frames are very comfortable but there is no bottom bracket flex when standing in a big gear. The welds are incredible, better than I have seen on much more expensive frames. If you need a fancy name on the downtube then obviously this frame maker is not for you.

[Netdewt]

Originally Posted by JLNK

I have 3 custom Habanero road frames. I am 6'3'' and 215lbs. The frames are very comfortable but there is no bottom bracket flex when standing in a big gear. The welds are incredible, better than I have seen on much more expensive frames. If you need a fancy name on the downtube then obviously this frame maker is not for you.

Well that sure makes me want a Habanero...
http://www.habcycles.com/cross.html

[J. Anquetil]

Hampsten, Eriksen. I own a MOOTS, great bicycle, gets no better than that, but Eriksen taught MOOTS how to build frames, and Hampsten's frames are just as good. All three are the very best there is in Ti.

[gomango]

Originally Posted by cetuximab

I send a picture to Pioneer Frameworks. They were generous enough to look and respond. A crack in that position will be contaminated with grease/anti sieze and not allow any repair welding.

Thanks for all the responses.

I flop back and forth between a Habanero cross and Moots Routt.

I've decided to place an order for a Routt 45.

When?

The day I hit a new weight goal of 175.

In addition, the Routt 45 will help me sell off three to four bikes.

The shop I hang at is a Moots dealer and they already have me measured for the frameset.

[thirdgenbird]

Cool news Grady. 6800 w/ wet brakes?

WI centerlock hubs to archetype?

[gomango]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

Cool news Grady. 6800 w/ wet brakes?

WI centerlock hubs to archetype?

Exactly.

Thank goodness my weight is going south instead of north.

Never take good health for granted folks.

Fwiw I'll use the Twin Six frameset as a place holder till the goal is met.

[Netdewt]

Nice work Grady.

[gomango]

Originally Posted by Netdewt

Nice work Grady.

Heh thanks!

A Routt 45 looks way too versatile to pass on.

I love the frameset's ability to handle some seriously wide tires.

More than handy for the terrain I ride.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by gomango

I've decided to place an order for a Routt 45.

When?

The day I hit a new weight goal of 175.

In addition, the Routt 45 will help me sell off three to four bikes.

The shop I hang at is a Moots dealer and they already have me measured for the frameset.

Huzza!!!!