Lemond spine bikes

[bthornt]

There's one for sale on Vermont craigslist, the Tete de Course with the titanium spine and carbon cockpit. I'm mildly interested, but I've heard mixed reviews on these bikes (one model had a titanium spine, the other was steel). Has anyone on the forum ever owned one, or have any relevant information?

Here's the link from craigslist (it's also on ebay): https://vermont.craigslist.org/bik/d...040613631.html

By the way, I didn't post to the barn finds part of the forum because I'm interested in learning about the bike, as opposed to making it's presence known to potential buyers.

[cash05458]

I saw that one here on our craigslist...well, I can only say I owned one and without doing much at all it cracked like an eggshell right around the cable stops via the ti...must have been a lousy weld etc...but pretty sure the ad you saw is from a fellow on here if I am not mistaken...sales guy maybe? forgive me if I got that incorrect...

[CDollarsign]

I had an Alpe d'Huez that was aluminum with the carbon spine. I thought it road great and was kind of the best of both worlds. I regret selling it...

[dem]

I had a Zurich (steel/carbon) - also regret selling it. I like the weird composite bikes.

Now I have a Serotta Nove which is also neat.

[DeBike]

I have a couple of Lemond 853 bikes but have no experience with the spine bikes. I have seen the bike in question in a couple of different adds. The paint job is really hot looking. If it was local and my size, I would definitely check it out.

[KonaSS]

Never owned one but they are well regarded. Lots of positive comments about the ride quality. However, there have also been some reports of the bond breaking between the carbon and metal. Buyer beware.

[Idris Icabod]

My buddy who has raced for 30+ years had one and said it was the best bike he ever owned. His cracked at the water bottle bosses but Trek warrantied it with a Madone.

[sales guy]

One of LeMond's favorite bikes. He loved the ti/carbon Spine frames. The whole range did have issues with the seattubes separating from the bottom bracket lug. I never road one but they looked cool.

[whateveronfire]

I've had a Zurich twice. LOVED the way it rode and am sorry I don't own it still. I want a ti/carbon one badly.

[cabriggs]

That Tete de Course is listed here, though the CL ad has more pictures.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=244173

Personally I've been really, really tempted by it, but it looks like I'm going to be able to get something else closer to home.

[pdmtong]

A friend has one and likes it. That’s said I would think in the years since current hikes can deliver the same plus take wider rims have discs and be lighter

[VTCaraco]

I might be wrong, but I think that that is one of CoolPlanetBikes machines. He has a presence on here. Might make sense to ping him and get his insight.




It is...just found where he posted it here ~ https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=244173

[avalonracing]

I raced with a team that had a number of the Ti/Carbon bikes break.

[trener1]

As someone already posted, that paint job is amazing!

[pjbaz]

I own and LOVE my 04 Zurich - the first year for their short run - and it's wonderful. True Temper OX (later production run switch from Reynolds 853) and carbon niftiness.

Rides great and seated climbs are perfect, it's also pretty light for the era; mine has the Race XXX Lite fork and comes in just under 19lbs with older Look pedals. It's honestly my most trusted ride in any condition.