Whats the sexiest road racing bike then?

[jashburnham]

I'm sure it's very well made, but I prefer something with a bit more heritage. If I wanted American custom though I think I'd go for a Parlee.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

I'd have to agree Parlee are v.nice. As far as Ti is concerned Lynskey has as much heritage as you can get. It was the Lynskey's who started Litespeed in the 80s before selling to the American Cycle Group. But shall we agree to disagree?

 

[LOGAN 5]

A bit biased but I like the tarmac pro the rovals are actually excellent wheels and miles better than my ksyriums which are now winter wheels.

I've currently been taking peeks at a couple of cervelos though and feel like I've committed adultery

Why the Rovos over the Ksyriums? Was thinking of getting a new set as my Spinergy packed in last month.

 

[simon l& and a half]

If you want sexy it has to be a Colnago.

But not all Colnagos....it has to be a subdued paint sceme which pretty much rules out most modern stuff.

My dream....sadly owned by some other lucky bugger

yes - me!

 

[simon l& and a half]

i think any bike with deep-profile rims looks the business.

......with 16 spoke deep rims

 

[Abitrary]

I'm not bothered too much about looks of a bike as long as fulfills the following criteria:

-it looks nice
-it literally dances up hills
-every slight movement on the pedals simply propels it forward

 

[yenrod]

Or as a 'well equipped' object I guess this one is pretty attractive!

QUOTE]

That seatpost is pure fornication' bit like a nice ripe breast...

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'm still in love with Holdsworth bikes.
Love this paint scheme.

If I had the cash I'd restore my old Holds (Circa 49/50) to that colour scheme...the lug lining would look exquisite..but I can't justify it.

A recently mint version in 23" sold for around £550 frame onlylast year...was sorely tempted.
But most of the Holdsworth stable do it for me!

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?i...s&um=1&hl=en&rls=GGLJ,GGLJ:2006-44,GGLJ:en-GB

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

I'm still in love with Holdsworth bikes.
Love this paint scheme.

If I had the cash I'd restore my old Holds (Circa 49/50) to that colour scheme...the lug lining would look exquisite..but I can't justify it.

A recently mint version in 23" sold for around £550 frame onlylast year...was sorely tempted.
But most of the Holdsworth stable do it for me!

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?i...s&um=1&hl=en&rls=GGLJ,GGLJ:2006-44,GGLJ:en-GB

You don't have a beard and a Carradice saddle bag by any chance?

 

[Fab Foodie]

You don't have a beard and a Carradice saddle bag by any chance?

No beard...otherwise...I have 2 Carradice and one black Cotton Karrimor saddlebag...

 

[Flying_Monkey]

For me, only one choice in the world:

http://www.vanillabicycles.com/

Just look at them...

 

[rich p]

For me, only one choice in the world:

http://www.vanillabicycles.com/

Just look at them...

Beautiful I agree and quite similar to the one that Paul Villiers in Kent is building for my wife

http://villiers-velo.co.uk/Villiers-Velo/main.htm (click on Touriste)

 

[Fab Foodie]

Have to say I find the very simple and clean lines of the Enigma Eclipse very elegant.

http://www.enigmabikes.com/eclipse.htm

Colnago wise, some are beautiful and some are plain ugly, I prefer the old classic Italian design...if I had a grand spare right now I definately have this frame on my list...
http://www.windwave.co.uk/colnago_frame_masterxlite.html

 

[simon l& and a half]

I'm not bothered too much about looks of a bike as long as fulfills the following criteria:

-it looks nice

well, quite!

 

[simon l& and a half]

I'm still in love with Holdsworth bikes.
Love this paint scheme.

If I had the cash I'd restore my old Holds (Circa 49/50) to that colour scheme...the lug lining would look exquisite..but I can't justify it.

A recently mint version in 23" sold for around £550 frame onlylast year...was sorely tempted.
But most of the Holdsworth stable do it for me!

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?i...s&um=1&hl=en&rls=GGLJ,GGLJ:2006-44,GGLJ:en-GB

I had that very colour scheme. I think it was 1974 or 1975. My first trip to John O'Groats, sleeping in fields was on that bike!