What is your "dream" bike?

[moderncyclista]

More than a dream bike, I need riding time...

Reading about crankin's experiences with a custom build reminds me of my fear of going custom: not being entirely satisfied with the outcome. That, plus the higher expense, will keep me away from a custom bike for many years, even though I'd love to get a bike with SS couplers to take it with me on trips.

Not to play devils advocate, but Surly makes a version of the Long Haul Trucker with SS couplers called the Trucker Deluxe! No joke, I ride my LHT the most out of all my bikes. I just rode home in 40 mph winds and I didn't feel like I was going to get pushed over at all. Stable, sure-footed and rugged. Not a speed-demon, but hey no bike is perfect. Surly comes darned close though. (I feel like I deserve a free-bike from Surly because of how much I talk them up. LMAO. )

[Sky King]

Not to play devils advocate, but Surly makes a version of the Long Haul Trucker with SS couplers called the Trucker Deluxe! No joke, I ride my LHT the most out of all my bikes. I just rode home in 40 mph winds and I didn't feel like I was going to get pushed over at all. Stable, sure-footed and rugged. Not a speed-demon, but hey no bike is perfect. Surly comes darned close though. (I feel like I deserve a free-bike from Surly because of how much I talk them up. LMAO. )

The LHT deluxe is a nice one at a great price.
Of course having just attending NAHBS I was experiencing the "bright shiny object" syndrome - now I am pining for about 20 different bikes

[Hartmame]

I've actually been thinking in terms of the bike that got away. I wish I had picked up a 1995 Kona CinderCone. I purchased a 14" 1995 Kona Kula, I love this bike I still own and ride it but, I would like to have a steel version too and the Cinder Cone would be great.

I also would love to own a 48cm Bridgestone XO-1, the orange one!!

There are more I am sure but these are the ones that I still wish I had.