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A bike is just a bike. In fact there are many options today, more than ever before ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : November 28th, 2014-08:15
... even when we just look on racing bikes. In the past I used to ride frequently by bicycle and always liked it a lot  racing bikes, mainly. Over the years a lot of things, especially when we look on new technologies, changed here. About three or four y...  

I recommend...

 
 By: DRMW : November 28th, 2014-08:35
Bikes are a lot of fun! I recommend getting a magnetic or fluid trainer. That way you can ride anytime you want, you'll get your exercise and play with your new bike. -MW

Thanks for your reply and I will consider it ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 1st, 2014-07:13
but first I need a new bike :-) Oliver

IMO the best part is...

 
 By: DRMW : December 2nd, 2014-18:49
The best part is always the research and discovery of different products, it makes acquiring new toys so much fun! Happy riding! -MW

I hadn't ride a cycle for decades...

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 29th, 2014-01:05
but there is one that I still regret not purchasing for very good price few years back just to keep it as decor in room :) Yours D ...  

I see, I see ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 1st, 2014-07:17
it is all about the logo I guess. The bike doesn´t speak to me, to be honest. Looks like a micro-wave :-) Do you like this logo as well, my friend: It is one the back of my espresso machine ;-) Best, Oliver ...  

I'm what is called

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 1st, 2014-08:03
perfect branding victim :) Yes I love your coffee machine Yours D P.S. Microwave? Well that is one I couldn't guess in million years

So many options available today

 
 By: ED209 : November 29th, 2014-13:23
So many options available today across different price ranges. And the technology is getting more advanced. I'm more of a mountain bike rider and have ridden Cannondale's for many years. What do you think of the electronic shifters? Oliver you mentioned '... 

Ed, thanks for your reply!

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 1st, 2014-07:37
"technology is getting more advanced" Good or bad?! I am not sure in general, but I am still learning/researching. "Cannondale's for many years" They have been on my list when I bought my mountain bike, but somehow they look too cold (don´t have a better ... 

Consider a Holland Cycles custom build

 
 By: Tim_M : November 30th, 2014-08:06
Hi Oliver, I've been riding (including racing) up to 8,000 kilometers per year for the better part of a decade, and for the last three years, I've been on a custom Bill Holland Exogrid (pictured). The bike is a durable and light fusion of titanium and car...  

Holland Cycles are Excellent bikes

 
 By: cazalea : November 30th, 2014-21:36
(Disclaimer) I worked for Bill for a couple years and have known him since he was about 21 years old. These photos are of his bike which I borrowed for a week. Fully loaded, it is at least $10,000 After which I concluded I was on old-school rider at heart...  

Fantastic Bikes!

 
 By: Tim_M : December 1st, 2014-04:32
Wow, Cazalea, Those are outstanding rides you have! Bill is a great dude, and I'm not surprised in the least to see him lending out his personal (Campy EPS!) machine - he's that kind of guy. That vintage touring/criterium rig with the bar end shifters is ... 

"My goal for the build was a lifetime bike".

 
 By: cazalea : December 1st, 2014-05:56
be careful what you wish for! I built my tandem while working at Bill's shop in 1978; my touring bike at another shop in 1974. High quality bikes last a very long time Thirty-five years ago, here we are: Cazalea ...  

Drool ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 1st, 2014-07:51
I like a lot some of the details shown here and the spirit behind. Thanks for sharing! Oliver

Cazalea, it is always a pleasure ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 1st, 2014-07:49
to see your "toys" and your eclectic taste. Bravo. Especially the one in "copper" I like a lot and not only the color. It is good to have one more vote for Holland Cycles. Thanks! Oliver

Tim, I was not aware of that brand ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 1st, 2014-07:45
and I like it a lot. Yours is probably my favorite frame. It seems only two or three brands are working with that special technique and it sounds interesting to me. Did some quick research with Google and it seems almost each owner is VERY happy with what... 

No sport for me

 
 By: dedestexhes : November 30th, 2014-11:16
Just some short trips (max 40km) with the family. Driving this one, single speed, so some workout the follow the bunch. Schindelhauer Siegfried A bike I also like is the Rizoma, completely from Carbon. Still don't know if I will buy, but looks sooo good. ...  

Dirk you made me laugh ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 1st, 2014-08:00
"No sport for me" ... only sayling ... some biking ... some ... BUT always with great style! :-) The Siegfried got my attention in the past, but at the end it was not what I was looking for (the last time when I was in the market). Anyway it is very nice ...  

Here's a bike that's caught my eye, in the same genre

 
 By: cazalea : December 1st, 2014-08:38
Detroit Bicycle Company "Madison" in black and copper plating And if that's not fast enough looking, perhaps this special drilled-out, copper-tube-perforated version will do! 93-tooth chainring on front for added excitement when riding behind the fast tra...  

Believe it or not, I was into bikes . . .

 
 By: Dr No : December 8th, 2014-14:16
. . . a very long time ago. Had I not quit riding about the time I turned thirty, I'd probably look more like Paul . . . . . . than Jackie. :-) Back to bikes: the one lesson that stays with me to this day was the comfort of an aluminum frame. I rode a Kle... 

Something similar I heard from a friend and active cyclist ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : December 21st, 2014-14:03
"one lesson that stays with me to this day was the comfort of an aluminum frame" But in his case it was a Titanium bike from Baum (from Australia). On top of my current list are three companies, for slightly different reasons: Dario Pegoretti; Responsoriu...