Covet

[SteveTheTech]

Ever since I was a kid I wanted a Mclauren F1, then I coveted the Mclauren Benz, now I would settle for a Mclauren Venge

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/venge/s-worksmclarenvenge

and just for fun a Titanium triplet tandem from Litespeed
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Litespeed-Taliani-Triplet-Ti-Road-Bike-Tandem-NEW-Rare-/290597426134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a8f4d3d6#ht_1158wt_1166

(sold for $75k new)

One last thing, I got nothing done for an hour and change after finding this thread, thanks all
The Cervelo ca Mmmm then things I’d do to a bike like that….

[KelOnWheels]

@Bilsko 25429 wrote:

I just came across Bishop’s work the other day. This CX bike he made is stunning:
http://www.cycleexif.com/bishop-bikes-cyclocros

I’ll be in my bunk.

[Bilsko]

@KelOnWheels 25631 wrote:

I’ll be in my bunk.

I think its the cross tires that make this bike look so good. I’m sure it’d be nice with regular roadies, but there’s something about those tires.

[KelOnWheels]

@Bilsko 25640 wrote:

I think its the cross tires that make this bike look so good. I’m sure it’d be nice with regular roadies, but there’s something about those tires.

Totally. The cross tires with the little bit of dirt on them. Lets you know you can take that bike out and ride it instead of just hanging it on the wall.

And the stick.

[Bilsko]

Hey there’s nothing wrong with hanging a bike on the wall!

[jopamora]

@Bilsko 25649 wrote:

Hey there’s nothing wrong with hanging a bike on the wall!

But what about a pedestal?

[ShawnoftheDread]

Beech rims! Think I could get those in a walnut, or oiled teak?
http://www.cycleexif.com/townsend-grass-track

[Bilsko]

@jopamora 25670 wrote:

But what about a pedestal?

Alas, the closest I could find to a pedestal. And oh boy do I covet this:
http://theknifeandsaw.com/KSItemDetail.php?PC=Y&II=2

[vvill]

@Bilsko 25649 wrote:

Hey there’s nothing wrong with hanging a bike on the wall!

I think I have the same hanger (used for tires/tubes/wheels) in my laundry.

[Bilsko]

Was the least conspicuous, long-reach hook I could find. Those are 44 bullhorns that I had to accommodate
Replacing them with 38 road bars this week.

[jabberwocky]

@ShawnoftheDread 25673 wrote:

Beech rims! Think I could get those in a walnut, or oiled teak?
http://www.cycleexif.com/townsend-grass-track

Oh man, combine those with one of the Renovo hardwood frames!

[PotomacCyclist]

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The new Aston Martin One-77 superbike. Available for the low, low price of £25,000.

Integrated front and rear LED lights. Hydraulic disc brakes. Onboard electronics that track over 100 channels of data. Leather bar tape. Endorsement by Q Branch and James Bond. What more could you want?

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/aston-martin-launches-one-77-superbike

Note: As of this date, front-mounted machine guns and antitank missiles are not yet available as options.

[JorgeGortex]

You mean like mine:

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http://www.bamboosero.com/

Meet the affectionately named “Boocicle.” I fell in love with the bikes when I saw an article about them somewhere. About a year later I had her tooling along the WO&D. I ride her mostly to commute to work in Old Town from Arlington and just bopping around, although I admit I can’t work up the nerve to lock her up in front of the grocery store or something. I’ve had people shadow me along the trail trying to figure out what I was riding, and one guy who recognized the brand as he was from Ghana where my frame was made. So you can say I used to covet a bamboo bike. I’m lucky enough to have a Cannondale CAAD9 frame and an old ’96 or ’97 hard tail StumpJumper too. None are seeing the use they should!

Now, I focus my coveting on: http://fireflybicycles.com/ Absolutely gorgeous… and out of my price range for now.

JorgeGortex

@PotomacCyclist 25593 wrote:

I’d like to get a quality bamboo-frame bike someday. Partly because of the novelty and partly because it almost sounds like a better set-up than carbon fiber.

I wouldn’t mind getting a nice high-end tri bike, but I don’t think about gear as much as I did when I first started out. Some of the prices are ridiculous, such as the carbon-fiber pedals. I guess it can help a pro cyclist or triathlete save a few seconds, but I’m never going to be in that category.

I would like to get race wheels at some point. My current wheels are basic, heavy ones with lots of spokes. I’m not that heavy so I could get away with a light wheel with fewer spokes without wearing down the wheels.

Of course, if someone wanted to donate a brand new, size-appropriate Felt DA, Trek Speed Concept, Cervelo P5 or similar bike, I wouldn’t turn it down…

[SteveTheTech]

@PotomacCyclist 25745 wrote:

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The new Aston Martin One-77 superbike.
Note: As of this date, front-mounted machine guns and antitank missiles are not yet available as options.

Holy crap, that’s amazing. I hope that holds up slightly better than the cars. Of course they cannot publicly arm it…but if you know someone…

@JorgeGortex 25747 wrote:

I fell in love with the bikes when I saw an article about them somewhere. About a year later I had her tooling along the WO&D.

That’s awesome. Does it ride mostly like a traditional bike?

If headed down the wooden road (with unlimited funds) I think I would have to go with this.

http://www.coolhunting.com/design/sanomagic-wooden.php
Handmade by a Japanese shipbuilder from hollow mahogany. (the most recent model weighs about 17lbs)

[Greenbelt]

http://districtbamboobikes.com/

The guy who makes these bikes in College Park brought one in to the shop recently. Cool guy and cool bike.

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