My next bike is going to be...

[OakLeaf]

A midweight tourer - more as a grocery getter, but would like the option for an occasional short solo tour. Haven't really done any serious shopping for one yet, but would like to find a handbuilt frame that fits without shelling out for full custom. From what I've seen of complete bikes, I'll have to build one up just to get drop bars and brifters.

[Becky]

An inexpensive cruiser with an internal hub and basket for quick trips to the store, etc. I can't bring myself to lock up my nice commuter outside, and stripping all of the lights, panniers, etc. when I do leave it somewhere gets tedious.

OR

A singlespeed/fixed gear for quick trips to the store. I have a frame that I could build up....I just need to devote some time to it.

[Tuckervill]

A custom touring bike, lugged steel with exquisitely painted lugs, a Brooks saddle and bars that are in just the right place.

Karen

[Medianox]

An inexpensive cruiser with an internal hub and basket for quick trips to the store, etc. I can't bring myself to lock up my nice commuter outside, and stripping all of the lights, panniers, etc. when I do leave it somewhere gets tedious.

OR

A singlespeed/fixed gear for quick trips to the store. I have a frame that I could build up....I just need to devote some time to it.

I've been thinking the same thing...a nice sturdy bike for errands and commuting and have been lurking around garage sales to see if I could snag someone's old steel frame beat up 10spd to make over.
But in an ideal world (one without the spectre of bike theft, etc...) and if money were no object my next bike would be one of these

I'd name it "Murph"

[Becky]

But in an ideal world (one without the spectre of bike theft, etc...) and if money were no object my next bike would be one of these

I'd name it "Murph"

*drools*

[OakLeaf]

and if money were no object my next bike would be one of these

I'd name it "Murph"

Yeah, if money were no object, including paying a boy to wash and wax it once a week. Lugs on the stem = cute and only a couple extra minutes with the toothbrush. Logos stamped inside the fork: "hmmm, let's see how much more difficult we can make it to clean an area that's already an enormous PITA to clean."

[Crankin]

Either a touring bike with drop bars and brifters (I don't like change) or a Bike Friday that has the above. I don't care about lugs, color, decals,, etc. etc. I just want a bike that will fit me and I am comfortable doing short tours on.

I imagine that I will be getting a new road bike in 3-4 years. A bit more relaxed geometry. It doesn't have to be custom. In fact, it will probably cost less than the bike I have now.

[Zen]

And the wind whispers "Jamis Aurora, Jamis Aurora"

[Cataboo]

Red.

[OakLeaf]

And the wind whispers "Jamis Aurora, Jamis Aurora"

Aurora Elite is on the list for sure. But there are enough parts I'm pretty sure I'd need to swap out for fit reasons - and I really don't want to go any wider than 700x28 - that I just don't know.

It's long term anyway and a lot closer to fantasy than shopping. If I happened across a shop that had a 47 cm or 50 cm Aurora in stock I'd definitely take a test spin - but that's no place near me.

[featuretile]

I just got my dream bike. I was looking thru craigslist and found a 2007 Specialized Ruby Comp that had only 100 miles on a trainer. A husband bought it for his wife hoping that she would ride.... Price was $1500 (instead of $2200 in 2007, and $2700 in 2010). Wasn't even planning on getting a new bike, but could not pass up getting a bike that is much more expensive than I ever would pay. It feels like a rocket! Now, I hope I can keep up with the bike club.

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...0&menuItemId=0

By the way, how do you get a picture up under your name? I put a picture in my profile, but it doesn't appear and I can't find any instructions. It's boring with only a name.

[Medianox]

Yeah, if money were no object, including paying a boy to wash and wax it once a week. Lugs on the stem = cute and only a couple extra minutes with the toothbrush. Logos stamped inside the fork: "hmmm, let's see how much more difficult we can make it to clean an area that's already an enormous PITA to clean."

Hey, its a fantasy, right? And...besides...it will give that slacker poolboy something to do in the afternoons

[celerystalksme]

Surly Long Haul Trucker

But one day when I have to replace my Look 595...the brands that interest me are Look, Time, Merckx, Pinarello. BMC, Ridley, and Wilier are nice too though. Maybe not on the same level...but I sorta like Kestrel too.

So...I guess I really don't know! lol