I am planning to buy a new bike (much due) and want to stick with aluminum as I’m super clumsy. I was wondering if any of you use aluminum bikes for racing, and if you do, show me your build! Hope to take some inspiration from some absolute hitters!

[image] BS605: '76 Ford E150 camper van/ shuttle rig Tell us more about the van. I haven’t seen a proper van in ages.

We need a van life / bike transporter thread to parallel the pain cave thread. Summoning our moderator - LOL @mcneese.chad

A) I think one of you guys could start it if you want. B) Or I can just move the top reply from above (and all the following ones related) into a new thread. Preference?

I’d do a new thread and make BS605 the van thread moderator for life :slight_smile: That yellow Ford is bitchin’ Am now curious what others are doing for bike transport.

OK, I was able to pull his post into a new thread: Vans & Van Life Thread

Not sure if this counts since it was an odd duck back in 2007 but it’s been a blast to ride. Cannondale systemsix half carbon front end and aluminum rear with short/beefy chain-stays. Upgraded the bar and wheels to make it quite formidable in criteriums. [image]

[IMG_20210223_172210] Been reading this thread for a while, and I finally have a contribution - Cobbled together with whatever bargains I could find. First road bike build!

[IMG_20200926_155446456] Its either a CAAD 4 or CAAD 5, not sure as it doesnt say. The downtube is fatter than the more modern bikes. Handles well, and allows me to get low, in the hoods.

This Scott AFD Elite (2004?) has been a work-in-progress since November. I’ve almost finished painting it - just needs a couple shots of clear coat - then on to the build. [image] [image] [image] [image]

Show me your "Aluminati" builds!

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mcneese.chad January 29, 2021, 5:51pm 589

OK, I was able to pull his post into a new thread:

Vans & Van Life Thread

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Show me your "Aluminati" builds!

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