bicycles

Can anyone think of a good reason not to get a Douglas Ti frame road bicycle from Colorado Cyclist?

Hmm... I'm thinking.
There must be at least one reason not to.
You know, I'm partial to Big Wheels. Do they still make those?
I mean, having a bicycle is one thing, but it's not the same is a bright orange, plastic, very angry Big Wheel screeching down the street.
And the big kids, you know the cool ones, hell, they'll pull that little plastic back rest out of the thing itself, and leg kick those things down the street.
For my buck, it's gotta be a Big Wheel.


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Kurt B
1984 911 Carrera Cabriolet

I've already got one of those!

I saw them in Colorado's catalog as well. Looks like a good deal, esp. with a carbon fork thrown in. Is this a private label frame made by Litespeed?

Occasionally, I see some good deals on ebay if you can wait and browse, The first year price really drops off on bikes (and things in general). I've seen LS Classics go for around $900-$1000 new (around $1750 new, frame only). Helps too if you fit into the bell curve of bike sizes.

Good luck
Sherwood Lee
LS Catalyst

Bill,

I have a Merlin Hardtail mountain bike and a Litespeed F/S mountain bike, both titanium. I have 2 road bikes, both aluminum. Titanium has the strength and ride of a steel frame and the light weight of an aluminum frame. Steel is heavy but has a great ride. Aluminum is very light but because of the oversize tubes, which give an aluminum frame strength, the ride is usually harsh. Titanium is stronger than steel and almost as light as aluminum, in my opinion the perfect frame material. Buy it, you will never regret it.

Bill Carcot
1979 911SC
Diablo Region, P.C.A.

After years of racing Al, I made the switch to Ti. I'll never go back.
The Douglas frame looks nice. The real question is who makes it? Ti frames can last a lifetime (unlike steel and Al), but they need to be made correctly. I wonder who makes it. Looks like litespeed rear dropouts, but the cable braze ons are different... $1,099 looks like a decent price for a no-name 3/2.5 Ti frame.
You could try checking out http://www.MTBR.com They have a used ection, and Ti frames really will last a lifetime (ie. less worry about buying used).
I used to think cycling was expensive, until I bought a Porsche. At least now I'm not a weight weenie anymore. No more counting grams :-)
Dan Tolley
1987 911 Coupe