Which bike do you consider "The Holy Grail"?
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My grail bike! Look Bernard Hinault is my number two.
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I was looking at one at a local garage sale. I turned to find a seller when another guy who was talking to him said, hey how much for your bike? I hear him say $60, the guy said it was only worth about 50 bucks. I started laughing and said I'd give him a 100. I didn't get it, but the seller got his 100.
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My old Concorde Colombo with Aelle R tubing, Campy front and rear dropouts, first-generation Campagnolo Athena groupset with Doppler shifters, a black Selle San Marco Rolls saddle, Cinelli stem and handlebars,and Mavic MA-40 rims. Not the highest-end model but it was the best riding bicycle I've ever owned.
It looked similar to this one:
Concorde Colombo PDM Columbus Aelle R
It looked similar to this one:
Concorde Colombo PDM Columbus Aelle R
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Isn't it cute to go through old threads and see what you lusted after 3 years ago?
Along the lines of an Ellis- which I would love to have- I sort of would love an old Rene Herse or Singer or Routens. The thing is that I'd be afraid to ride it. Plus I get all these wild hairs about some part or another. I could just see myself replacing old French or even custom made components for some Suntour or Dura Ace thing... so I don't think I'd deserve a Herse or Singer or Routens. . I see Herses pop up in my size once in a while- but none in my price range.
Since this thread is also kind of a wish list- I would love to get a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen with cantilever brakes.
Along the lines of an Ellis- which I would love to have- I sort of would love an old Rene Herse or Singer or Routens. The thing is that I'd be afraid to ride it. Plus I get all these wild hairs about some part or another. I could just see myself replacing old French or even custom made components for some Suntour or Dura Ace thing... so I don't think I'd deserve a Herse or Singer or Routens. . I see Herses pop up in my size once in a while- but none in my price range.
Since this thread is also kind of a wish list- I would love to get a Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen with cantilever brakes.
Isn't it cute to go through old threads and see what you lusted after 4 years ago?
Back then, for me, it was a Schwinn Paramountain- the idea was the using the mountain bike to be effectively, a touring bike. In retrospect- it's a good idea, but the wrong frame.
Shortly after this, it was a Trek 620/720. Then it was a 720.
Now it's an Ellis.
Back then, for me, it was a Schwinn Paramountain- the idea was the using the mountain bike to be effectively, a touring bike. In retrospect- it's a good idea, but the wrong frame.
Shortly after this, it was a Trek 620/720. Then it was a 720.
Now it's an Ellis.
These days it's back to an Ellis light tourer. With cantis.
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I've wanted one of these for a while now, but in green, brown, and gumwall
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My grail frame sold on eBay UK a few months ago. It is a beautifully restored mid-1950s Carlton International that I'd previously seen photos of floating around on the internet, and the only flaw (for me) is that it's a half inch smaller than my ideal size, but would certainly have been workable. Sadly, I did not have the rough equivalent of $2,000 to purchase it at the time and would probably hesitate even if I had such funds available, as it was a bit much... Someone else found that price workable, though! I hope they enjoy the hell out of it.
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