Bike of The Month August 2013

[Void(EN12-82)]

Voted... Nader's is in the list

 

[obi-wan-mtb]

I go for the Gleiss!
Modern looking indeed but I think the tires make look it modern. And even so, if this looks like this in '95 and still looks modern today.... wow!

 

[Silvergoat]

Another month, more nice bikes. There should be a 1st, 2nd & 3rd poll position – here's my shortlist...


sandmangts' 1936 Elgin – real craftsmanship in a proper build on a truly vintage frame that now looks a radical modern shredder.

mr_ship's 1986 Salsa Scoboni – shear quality retrobike heaven class.

DynaCol's 95 Orange C16R – I like Oranges and love this C16r.

Dossa's 1990 Ridgeback 704XT – bitd as a skint student, I used go through the catalogues wishing I could afford one.

Nader's 1991 Merlin Titanium – shiny monochrome dream.

videojetman's 1988 peugeot alpina – this really does sum up a retrobike.


Top four of these could be my BoTM. But the Elgin swings it because of the craftwork that went into building it. However, there is a recently posted bike that should be an equal contender with mr_ship's 1986 Salsa Scoboni, and this is rogue's 1986 Fisher Montare (see the pic). May be next month then.

 

[makster]

Mid 80's, red, twin U's...perfection

 

[Coleman]

It comes down to the Salsa or Bonty for me - both great bikes/builds.

Really like the Elgin too.

 

[Gruff]

I'm going with Gruff's 1997 Karma Kona U'hu, since it's a lovely job and was a busted karma frame.

Top job Gruff!

Must say though what a fantastic selection this month! All of them absolute crackers, and a real tough choice!

Wooo Hoooo i got a vote!!!!!!
Thanks Matt

Pretty amazing when its in amongst some fantastic builds.
Still not voted, need to give it more thought .

 

[madjh]

I lake the gleiss, very nice

My dream bike is the XLM but this time I vote annother.

 

[Archemist]

I think this month has set the 'average' entry level to a new zenith.

I haven't got a clue, some boutique loveliness and some real OMG I so wanted one of those....

Well done every entry really impressive

 

[Ductape]

However, there is a recently posted bike that should be an equal contender with mr_ship's 1986 Salsa Scoboni, and this is rogue's 1986 Fisher Montare (see the pic). May be next month then.

You are going to put a mass produced bike with the dork disc still attached and tires that don't match up against a custom made fillet brazed Salsa Scoboni?

You lost me there but PM me, I have that same green Fisher frame in the garage. I took it apart as a donor bike a year or so ago. Not as pretty as the frame you pictured but you can have it for the cost of shipping and a little patience.

 

[yo-Nate-y]

I know nothing about the Gleiss but it looks pretty boss. I wish the Salsa had a better pic since the bike and build is just superb. The Bonty is hot as well and I do have a weakness for a nice wishbone.... tough choices!