GoLefty!! Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 as per the question... it should be a no brainer but it's tough choice since the darn Giant is a really brilliant machine.The Custom is my own design, tubes, profiles, geometry, and a bit risky. Trust my own genius or someone else's?? oh make the headache stopp
bikemonster Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 GoLefty Usually I would say "go custom", but in this case it's not quite so simple. Have you ever designed a frame before (and had it built)? Do you have any reason (other than healthy self-confidence) to believe that your design will be better than an off-the-shelf frame, or at least will suit you better? If you can answer 'yes' to these two questions then go for it, otherwise go off-the-shelf.
AndreZA Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Ti, it's the last bike you'll ever need to buy.
fatcyclist Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Ti...you know it...it calls you...the smooth metal lines, the exotic craftsmanship of a welder working on your machine, the smooth satin finish of brushed metal with minimal decals that has eyes wander over it 10yrs from now with the look of 'The owner was an individual...he knew what he wanted..'
TitusTi Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Ah, I know that feeling, it is a good feeling indeed Mr.Fats.
fatcyclist Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 I was riding behind a new Giant at Killarney and thought..."hey, it's the new Giant"..and it passed. Everytime I see a Serotta or a Seven, I take a second look and think.."lucky bastard"...doesn't even matter if the bike is 10yrs old...everytime I see a old Litespeed with yellow decals I go "he rides that bike today, because nothing else compares to the feeling"... ...it is a good feeling Mr. Ti
GoLefty!! Posted February 12, 2007 Author Posted February 12, 2007 DoI know what I'm doing??! Do I understand what each dimention means to performance? YES Am I confident that the design will d what I want?Hmm YES! But Dr Fats is appealing to the snob in me. Those lithe metalic lines, hmmm yes those perfect C's at every junction, metalling flowing like water, taking the one true welders path.. Vs popped out of a mould. seems so cold but even Bikes that come out of mould have a need to be loved
fatcyclist Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 but even Bikes that come out of mould have a need to be loved Thats why you have a Cannondale...now go...send those dimensions to the welder, and let us behold the beauty when she arrives...
AndreZA Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 anybody know anything about Douglas? this one goes for only $1399. I know they are made in the US and is Colorado Cyclists house brand.http://www.coloradocyclist.com/images/products/full/dxxady3e.jpg Mampara2007-02-12 08:16:54
TitusTi Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Could be the Airborne's? GoLefty, who's building your custom bike?
Gumpole Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Surely if the bike maker knows his 'craft' you can tell him what sort of bike you want (stiffness, responsive, comfort etc) and then input all your measurements and you have a perfect bike. If this was in the same price range of the giant I know what I would go for... however if you test ride a giant and you think it feels twitchy you can always buy another bike!
GoLefty!! Posted February 12, 2007 Author Posted February 12, 2007 That Douglas looks awefully similar to a Litespeed... Who will build my bike.... If you want an Italian, you get a Colnago or a Pegoretti If you want a Carbon bike, you probably want something made in the East. If you want Aluminium then the folk in Bedford Pennsylvania are the ones to call.. If you want a Ti, there can be only 1 company
GoLefty!! Posted February 12, 2007 Author Posted February 12, 2007 Back to the Douglas. That bike has the G.E.T top tube of a LS Tuscany,The Downtube of an older Vortexan oversize seat tube as used on allcurrent LSand Merlin Stays... Befinately build by the boys and girls in Chattenooga, Tennessee
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