Choose your perfect 3 bike line-up.
Discussion
This should hopefully prove to be interesting 
First up is a Yeti 303, I've neither the talent or the need for a full on DH bike but as it's a fantasy shed then why not, would also have to purchase an Alpine chalet to go with it..
Second is another Yeti, this time the classic ARC hardtail, ever since I was nothing but a lad with a Raleigh Ravine I've lusted after the Yeti, hence the two selections here! For my use these days I'd spec it to be nice and and fast, suitable for smoooooth trails and looking P.I.M.P on the work commute.
And finally, the hardest choice for me, the road bike, currently where my cycling heart lies and the choice I've got to get right. It had to be Italian, it has to be fast and it has to be stylish.
Way more than I could ever need but hey ho! Doesn't it just look fabulous, although I should imagine the agressive geometry would be the end of me. A close second was the Wiler Zero 7 but as it doesn't appear to have internal cabling that was enough to put me off.
First up is a Yeti 303, I've neither the talent or the need for a full on DH bike but as it's a fantasy shed then why not, would also have to purchase an Alpine chalet to go with it..
Second is another Yeti, this time the classic ARC hardtail, ever since I was nothing but a lad with a Raleigh Ravine I've lusted after the Yeti, hence the two selections here! For my use these days I'd spec it to be nice and and fast, suitable for smoooooth trails and looking P.I.M.P on the work commute.
And finally, the hardest choice for me, the road bike, currently where my cycling heart lies and the choice I've got to get right. It had to be Italian, it has to be fast and it has to be stylish.
Way more than I could ever need but hey ho! Doesn't it just look fabulous, although I should imagine the agressive geometry would be the end of me. A close second was the Wiler Zero 7 but as it doesn't appear to have internal cabling that was enough to put me off.
Road bike...
A Renovo R3 wooden frame.
MTB - I have my dream MTB bike...
Mine is all metallic grey and sports DUC32s as they're lighter and I had a set anyway. That said if I was after a HT instead of a FS, I'd like a Renovo HT as well.
Tandem...
I have a lovely 'dale MTB tandem but would love one of these, but a £6-7k build puts it out of reach at the moment.
A Renovo R3 wooden frame.
MTB - I have my dream MTB bike...
Mine is all metallic grey and sports DUC32s as they're lighter and I had a set anyway. That said if I was after a HT instead of a FS, I'd like a Renovo HT as well.
Tandem...
I have a lovely 'dale MTB tandem but would love one of these, but a £6-7k build puts it out of reach at the moment.
Gren said:
Something that could handle everything that I have the balls for... Santa Cruz Blur LT Carbon
Something quick across country....Whyte 829
and something a little more basic.... Whyte 19 titanium (singlespeed conversion)
Something similar for me - I'd replace the Whyte 19 with one of these, if I could find one, for the pureness and nostalgia:Something quick across country....Whyte 829
and something a little more basic.... Whyte 19 titanium (singlespeed conversion)
In no particular order, and this is cost no object
Sunny Sunday plastic bike: Look 695 SR Premium Country Edition with Campy EPS and Lightweight Standard Gen III tubular
Everyday bike: Pegoretti Responsorium with Ciavete paint scheme, like this one in blue. But with Super Record and Campy Hyperon Ultra wheels
Bike for life bike: Firefly road frame. Dura Ace Di2 and Enve 3.4 wheels
Sunny Sunday plastic bike: Look 695 SR Premium Country Edition with Campy EPS and Lightweight Standard Gen III tubular
Everyday bike: Pegoretti Responsorium with Ciavete paint scheme, like this one in blue. But with Super Record and Campy Hyperon Ultra wheels
Bike for life bike: Firefly road frame. Dura Ace Di2 and Enve 3.4 wheels
fathomfive said:
Something similar for me - I'd replace the Whyte 19 with one of these, if I could find one, for the pureness and nostalgia:
I am with you on the Klein, wanted one so bad when I was a teen.. and finally years later managed to get one.. superb bike although it doesnt ride too nice (compared to modern)
My perfect line up would be
1. Trek Top Fuel 9.9ssl, perfect XC full sus, can take it anywhere, wales, local woods or doing some miles on Road, very fast, light weight and climbs well.
2. Moda Stretto Road bike, looks great, great spec as standard and very comfortable for 60+ milers.
3. Of course the 1990 Klein Attitude Dolomite.. aint no retro bike like it!!
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