Is a 2006 considered a classic? picture link included.
08-03-20, 05:22 PM
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Trek marketed bikes with Lemond's name on them from 1996-2008ish.
I think only the last 5 years or so of that range featured Bontrager parts. Perusing the Lemond catalogs at vintage trek would tell you. I'd look it up but my phone is terrible with PDFs.
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I knew this, but...
...I didn't know this.
The Trek involvement explains the proliferation of Bontrager. I hold a mildly-dubious regard to Bonty stuff. Some of their parts are world-class and others are nothing but meh.
The Trek involvement explains the proliferation of Bontrager. I hold a mildly-dubious regard to Bonty stuff. Some of their parts are world-class and others are nothing but meh.
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08-04-20, 01:07 AM
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Not a classic; too much modern everything hanging on it. But a super nice bike; and good looking too. I wouldn't mind having one in my size. 
And your 190 lb weight loss is amazing. I should be around 170 myself, and I'd only need to lose 40 to get there. I should maybe work on this?
And your 190 lb weight loss is amazing. I should be around 170 myself, and I'd only need to lose 40 to get there. I should maybe work on this?
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Well if that passes the sniff test then this might pass too?!
https://live.staticflickr.com/5641
2010 Langster Steel 61cm, on Flickr
Or maybe this configuration
2010 Specialized Langster Steel - 61cm, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/5641
2010 Langster Steel 61cm, on FlickrOr maybe this configuration
2010 Specialized Langster Steel - 61cm, on Flickr
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I think Trek now leans pretty hard on shops to carry Bontrager OR ELSE....
but it's not bad stuff, and they can then stand behind the stuff if something goes wrong (like all 6 of the Bontrager latex tubes I once had).
My Bontrager tubeless rims are no worse than other people's tubeless rims. (Is that being positive?)
And I like my Aeolus, even if it's almost creepy to hear that out loud.
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08-05-20, 04:20 AM
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I Wasn't sure if it would qualify for this forum or not, but I have spent more time here asking about older steel bikes than anywhere else, so I thought I would share it here. I have ridden it about 25 miles now and it is the best bike I have ever been on. I know why it got it's name now. It climbs like nothing else I've ever been on. The long stem gives me enough reach to really pull, sort of like rowing and makes a standing climb more stable. I don't know all that much about bike fit as I have just learned and adapted to whatever I have had to ride.
My first bike on this journey was a $50 Giant Rincon 18 inch frame that I rode a few hundred miles before I even knew it was too small. I have truly been blessed to be able to acquire every bike in my stable. Each one seemed to come just as I progressed enough as a cyclist to need the specific features of that particular bike. I have some really nice bikes, a Trek Marlin 5, Trek 820 Multitrack, Schwinn 5 speed cruiser, Miyata 610, Surly LHT, Trek 400,lugged steel frame, and now this Lemond. I ride them all and enjoy them all and I have less than $1500 in all of them, which includes 2 nice Treks for my wife and son.
Heading to the Tanglefoot trail in Mississippi this morning to cycle with the wife. It's only about an hour and a half from me. Ya'll be blessed and have a great day my friends!
My first bike on this journey was a $50 Giant Rincon 18 inch frame that I rode a few hundred miles before I even knew it was too small. I have truly been blessed to be able to acquire every bike in my stable. Each one seemed to come just as I progressed enough as a cyclist to need the specific features of that particular bike. I have some really nice bikes, a Trek Marlin 5, Trek 820 Multitrack, Schwinn 5 speed cruiser, Miyata 610, Surly LHT, Trek 400,lugged steel frame, and now this Lemond. I ride them all and enjoy them all and I have less than $1500 in all of them, which includes 2 nice Treks for my wife and son.
Heading to the Tanglefoot trail in Mississippi this morning to cycle with the wife. It's only about an hour and a half from me. Ya'll be blessed and have a great day my friends!
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What bike in 2006 came with downtime shifters?
08-05-20, 08:34 AM
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I'd say no to the classic designation just because it's such a one-off but it's gorgeous none the less. I love the build and think it might be a classic if you built about a dozen more. 😂
08-05-20, 10:47 AM
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Is a 2006 considered a classic?
JMO but it seems to me that there are far more important considerations than how someone else might typify your bike. Among the occupants of my garage there is a 2006 bike that constitutes heresy to a steel enthusiast (like me) but it is a joy to ride and is a regular in the rotation. I know no shame. You should even less.
JMO but it seems to me that there are far more important considerations than how someone else might typify your bike. Among the occupants of my garage there is a 2006 bike that constitutes heresy to a steel enthusiast (like me) but it is a joy to ride and is a regular in the rotation. I know no shame. You should even less.
08-06-20, 05:34 AM
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Is a 2006 considered a classic?
JMO but it seems to me that there are far more important considerations than how someone else might typify your bike. Among the occupants of my garage there is a 2006 bike that constitutes heresy to a steel enthusiast (like me) but it is a joy to ride and is a regular in the rotation. I know no shame. You should even less.
JMO but it seems to me that there are far more important considerations than how someone else might typify your bike. Among the occupants of my garage there is a 2006 bike that constitutes heresy to a steel enthusiast (like me) but it is a joy to ride and is a regular in the rotation. I know no shame. You should even less.
08-06-20, 06:02 AM
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Pretty sweet LeMond. Personally I think it looks better than stock. I admire the audacity of switching from the 105 brifters to Dura Ace downtube shifters, while switching other bits to carbon fiber. It's the sorta thing I'd do if I had the budget to make a bike quirky enough to suit me and nobody else.
08-06-20, 06:40 AM
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My first thought when reading this thread title was "No..a 2006 isn't classic..unless it's a Lemond steel bike" Once I saw the bike.. I smiled..sure, it's totally classic.
Very nice bike. Downtube shifters on a 2006 Lemond is unusual, but it will ride great regardless. Looks like the Croix de Fer took over the Zurich slot when the Zurich moved to a spine-bike frame.
I drove 11.5 hours to pick up my Maillot Jaune...showroom condition. Seems completely reasonable to me.
Very nice bike. Downtube shifters on a 2006 Lemond is unusual, but it will ride great regardless. Looks like the Croix de Fer took over the Zurich slot when the Zurich moved to a spine-bike frame.
I drove 11.5 hours to pick up my Maillot Jaune...showroom condition. Seems completely reasonable to me.
08-06-20, 10:19 AM
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no. IMHO the "classic" era of road bikes was 1967 to about 1983 that was when there a mind set change among builders large and small
which was instead of building it as well as possible to build it as well as needs to be for it's given useage ( more time spent means less
profit) it really started in 78ish with all chrome forks. not needing to paint frames and forks together was a huge money saver.
then alot of builders stoped making forks altogether as you could get a high quality one pre-made from Columbus and downward
it's been ever since. pre 67 frames just aren't the quality of the later bikes. hooray for the custom builders who now make frames
even nicer than those of the classic era!
which was instead of building it as well as possible to build it as well as needs to be for it's given useage ( more time spent means less
profit) it really started in 78ish with all chrome forks. not needing to paint frames and forks together was a huge money saver.
then alot of builders stoped making forks altogether as you could get a high quality one pre-made from Columbus and downward
it's been ever since. pre 67 frames just aren't the quality of the later bikes. hooray for the custom builders who now make frames
even nicer than those of the classic era!
08-06-20, 10:50 AM
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Flawless - great bike! A mix of vintage and modern. Pretty classic in my book. Go out and ride it.
I've had three Lemonds, the frames are first class.
I've had three Lemonds, the frames are first class.
08-06-20, 03:09 PM
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I think it's ok to have a good bike that you just know will be a classic, if you wait long enough.
Even looking at today's offerings, it's pretty obvious that some stuff is destined to be classic while others are just going to be old and obsolete.
My "new" bike is a couple years older than yours. 2001 or so. Some modernized and alot original. Lighter wheelset for the hills are quite a bit newer. I don't consider this bike old or classic. It might not be a contemporary race machine but it's actually still pretty comparable even with all that steel. 18.18lbs as shown. Not a classic yet but if it hasn't aged in 20 years, that's probably a good sign.
Even looking at today's offerings, it's pretty obvious that some stuff is destined to be classic while others are just going to be old and obsolete.
My "new" bike is a couple years older than yours. 2001 or so. Some modernized and alot original. Lighter wheelset for the hills are quite a bit newer. I don't consider this bike old or classic. It might not be a contemporary race machine but it's actually still pretty comparable even with all that steel. 18.18lbs as shown. Not a classic yet but if it hasn't aged in 20 years, that's probably a good sign.
