ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes??

21-06.-2006, 10:08 PM	#1
choppers5000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8	ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? hi just out of interest what are the really nice brands on the market? like if u could choose a nice bike out of all the brands which would u go with? i'm interested in a brand that do both on road and mountain bikes? Do ou prefer european or US bikes and why? also are bianchi one of the best? and what do you know about orbea?

22-06.-2006, 12:14 AM	#2
capwater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Richmond, VA & Quahog, RI Posts: 1,567	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? Companies like Trek, Bianchi, etc make a wide range of bikes; from entry level to pro level. Thus, chosing a bike simply on brand is an invalid experiment. Many different brands in the low to mid level are actually the same frame sourced from Taiwan and built up to a certain manufacturer's spec with appropriate logos.

22-06.-2006, 01:13 AM	#3
noonievut Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 303	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? Ferrari bike + bad rider = FWIW - a high-end custom job would be my choice

22-06.-2006, 02:07 AM	#4
friedmikey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 349	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? If you're interested in the "Ferrari/Lamborghini of bikes", I'd surely mention Colnago and De Rosa. But, as said, there's quality offerings from lots of companies - Trek, Giant, Specialized, etc... you name it. It you really want the best of the best and have piles of spare cash around, custom is the way to go: Calfee, Parlee, Independent Fabrications, Seven, Serotta, etc. __________________ ..:: M t T a m B i k e s ::..

22-06.-2006, 07:07 AM	#5
choppers5000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? nice thanks... just nice to look i guess.... hey is there a big difference between a "road racing" bike and a "TT/ triathlon" bike and what are they? are there bikes that cover both styles quite well? and what is cyclocross? is there any other types of road bike? also what is a good/ nice average weight for each class? and do you have orbea in the US and are they a nice bike? what about GT? thanks.. Last edited by choppers5000 : 22-06.-2006 at 07:45 AM.

22-06.-2006, 08:34 PM	#6
capwater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Richmond, VA & Quahog, RI Posts: 1,567	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? RR vs. TT bike is about frame geometry. You can get a decent road bike and outfit it with clip on tri bars for the occassional TT or tri. Also a TT/tri specific bike will have different bars. Cyclocross is a whole nother animal. Basically a beefed up RB fram with 35mm tires, canti brake and road levers.

25-06.-2006, 03:21 PM	#7
fauxpas Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Coast NSW AUSTRALIA Posts: 487	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? Ferrari = Cervello, Colnago... Lamborghini = Baum, Pinarello... Hyundai = Giant, Trek... From what I gather...

10-07.-2006, 02:52 AM	#8
JTE83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,226	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? If you want the fastest bike around (a "Ferrari") get the carbon fiber Cervelo Soloist Team with Zipp 404 wheels. That's what CSC rides. Serrotta and Merlin are upscale brands but I don't like them, I only like aero bikes. I think Bianchi sucks. Kestrel makes a nice Talon SL and a MTN bike too.

11-07.-2006, 12:01 AM	#9
Erzulis Boat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 78	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? A Pinarello is the most fantastic bike I have ever owned. I purchased a "Paris", and have been blown away. It has all the desired qualities without compromise. Super stiff, but comfortable (how do they do it?!) Turns on a dime, but not twitchy. Extremely light, but supports my big body with ease. Every time I take it out, it feels like a brand new bike.

11-07.-2006, 10:50 AM	#10
entwidomela Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? I guess if by Ferrarri you mean Sleek and Italian, these are the ones you: Pinarello & Opera De Rosa Colnago (The older 80's frame with stainless stell forks make the best single speed commuters) Its funny, as I believe there was a Ferrari branded Colnago released in 2003?, as I distinctly remember Mr Schmacher pictured with one. Limited edition with the Ernesto sig.

11-07.-2006, 11:00 AM	#11
wiredued Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,172	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? If I'm providing the horse power then a Colnago becomes a Ferrari with the engine of a Hugo. __________________ Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. http://www.earnharts.com/html/reala...ecific.asp?id=3

11-07.-2006, 11:19 AM	#12
chrispopovic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sewickley, PA Posts: 101	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? I agree that the Cervelo Soloist is definitely in Ferrari territory but if you want a Porsche, buy the R3. It's a driver's dream. It climbs, descends, rides the rough terrain and doesn't fatigue the rider. The more you ride, the more you want to ride. Best bike I've ever owned, ridden or dreamed about. Oh and the Zipp 404s, bars and crankset help a lot too. Did I mention my Zero G brakes? Damn that's an awesome bike.

11-07.-2006, 07:54 PM	#13
MountainPro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SCOTLAND...you know it. Posts: 3,015	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? the fastest ever ascent of Aple d' Huez was done on a Bianchi...thats Ferarri in my book. plus i own a Liquigas team bike...so i may be biased slightly. __________________ HARD .

11-07.-2006, 10:52 PM	#14
artmichalek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 2,003	Re: ferrari and lamboaghini of bikes?? In terms of fast and exotic, the BMC Time Machine probably wins hands down.

11-07.-2006, 11:46 PM

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