Ideal Bike

I've been thinking of late about 'my' perfect bike that i would like to have one day.

That perfect bike would be one that i would build myself..... from frame construction to the handlebars, stem, and anything that can be done viably on my own. Obviously, chains, cranks, cog and so on would have to be bought.
Personally id have no 'separate' seat post, just the frame seatube extended and made to measure with a seat put on top. (Rocklobster used to do that i think)
Similar approach to the steam and handlebars, just one piece with a quill type fitting.

the bike would look clean and simple with no logos or fancy lugs. Just simple function made to measure for myself.

I cant think of anything better that, although some of you here will probably think there are loads of better bikes out there than anyone could conceivably build themselves.

peace out!

sounds like a pile of wank to me. why not just get a katana?

Katana ? no thanks, as nice as they are.

i would honestly prefer to build my own bike someday.

My brother has a custom Yamaguchi track bike. That is pretty much my perfect bike.

Katana ? no thanks, as nice as they are.

i would honestly prefer to build my own bike someday.

you were right before you edited, i was joking.

My brother has a custom Yamaguchi track bike. That is pretty much my perfect bike.

pics?
yamaguchi would definitely be my perfect bike as well.

yamaguchi is the stuff

for anyone who doesn't know

http://velospace.org/node/1753

no fixed, but one of my favorites

the same

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He's back to work at the mo (he works on an oil rig) so I can't get a picture at the mo. It is basically the same as the top one except 'Yamaguchi' is yellow and the forks are branded to. He was on this forum as "the Dude" a while go before he started working abroad. He has the nice flat/warehouse.

the blue one with pursuit bars is a triumph.

This one's languishing in my friend Bennett's garage waiting for the right parts to be corralled.

is it Gordon Bennett?!

taxi!

always wanted a colnago
now ive got one?
http://www.londonfgss.com/album.php?albumid=40&pictureid=221

i like the look of those tamagotchis, the white one looks tits.

if by 'looks the tits' you mean the seatpost looks like an inverted donkey's penis on full extension, then i have to agree wholeheartedly with you.

i see what you mean...

always wanted a colnago
now ive got one?
http://www.londonfgss.com/album.php?albumid=40&pictureid=221

Did you see the geared Colnago dream frame go on ebay for under £100?
Was that a bargain and should i be pulling my hair out that i didn't stay awake to bid?

I like the black one without the seat tube.

Chris

was this thread just an excuse to show a photo of a horny donkey?

oh, you want some more, eh?

^thats fucking wrong...

windy81 had such a nice idea for a little whimsical thread. Look where it's got to. Jeez.......

windy81 had such a nice idea for a little whimsical thread. Look where it's got to. Jeez.......

it's not too late - we can save this thread, bring it back on course, we just need the right break . . .

hehe