10 Best Bikes Ever Made?
02-04-17, 07:47 AM
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10 Best Bikes Ever Made?
Did I dream it or did a bicycling magazine run a story where they stated the 10 best bikes ever made? If true please give issue and year, better yet post a link.
02-04-17, 08:39 AM
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Don't know if there was an article, but I own one of the top ten — 2001 Litespeed Tuscany. 
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02-04-17, 09:19 AM
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god god, does EVERYTHING have to be boiled down to some stupid "top 10" list????
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When I saw the thread title, I figured 20 pages of mindless controversy and people insulting each others' picks. All I get is some guy too lazy to use Google.
Ruined a good weekend. Hope you're happy.
02-04-17, 11:39 AM
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Why all the negativity? Good-grief.
02-04-17, 11:52 AM
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Oy vey, another controversy.
Just in case, however, I am happy to see that the writer at Forbes magazine covets one of my bikes.
Forbes Welcome
But seriously though, all bikes are great bikes as long as you ride them and get enjoyment out of the ride.
Have fun, ride safely and stop worrying about silly lists.
Just in case, however, I am happy to see that the writer at Forbes magazine covets one of my bikes.
Forbes Welcome
But seriously though, all bikes are great bikes as long as you ride them and get enjoyment out of the ride.
Have fun, ride safely and stop worrying about silly lists.
02-04-17, 02:28 PM
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Schwinn Varsity is probably on that list.
02-04-17, 02:32 PM
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I'm relaxing after an 80 mile ride this AM on my 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL, a Top Ten pick.
02-04-17, 02:37 PM
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I made my own top 10 list but I'm not telling anyone.
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02-04-17, 06:18 PM
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Best is was and will always come with Sturmey Archer drum brake hubs. Miles without end.
For serious loads and hills, Rohloff14. The Raleigh Sports would be great with a sqT BB.
For serious loads and hills, Rohloff14. The Raleigh Sports would be great with a sqT BB.
02-04-17, 07:40 PM
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Randomly listed....
IMO:
Colnago C40
Specialized Stumpjumper
Ibis Silk To
Kona Stinky
Turner Burner
Schwinn Varsity
Schwinn Homegrown
3 left, pick 'em.
IMO:
Colnago C40
Specialized Stumpjumper
Ibis Silk To
Kona Stinky
Turner Burner
Schwinn Varsity
Schwinn Homegrown
3 left, pick 'em.
02-04-17, 09:33 PM
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Tied for first place: My bike and your bike. We're awesome. 
Every other bike is bad and everyone who rides them is stupid and too lazy to Google to find out how stupid and lazy they are.
Every other bike is bad and everyone who rides them is stupid and too lazy to Google to find out how stupid and lazy they are.
02-04-17, 09:39 PM
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No love for the Schwinn Typhoon? Probably the closest anybody came to making an indestructible bike.
02-04-17, 10:47 PM
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CankleCat ... you are a genius (or at least you were for the few seconds when you were typing that post.)
Circa 1998 Intense Tracer ... I think its place in the line has been taken by a different bike, and the Tracer is more downhill now.
My bike, and Canklecat's.
Circa 1998 Intense Tracer ... I think its place in the line has been taken by a different bike, and the Tracer is more downhill now.
My bike, and Canklecat's.