BoTY Bike of the year 2021 - time to vote

[retrobikeguy]

They're all nice aren't they, a really tough choice but I went for the little Brodie..... I'm a sucker for a small frame, they look so good, I like the Merlin but when it came down to it I would only be voting for the tyres and saddle

Noticed the link to the Zinn is dead so here it is

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/zinniness-lets-build-the-dream-project-flowers.421123/

 

[raidan73]

They're all nice aren't they, a really tough choice but I went for the little Brodie..... I'm a sucker for a small frame, they look so good, I like the Merlin but when it came down to it I would only be voting for the tyres and saddle

Noticed the link to the Zinn is dead so here it is

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/zinniness-lets-build-the-dream-project-flowers.421123/

Thanks Lee, and sorry. I’ve now fixed the link in the op

 

[JRGSXR]

I’ve been in here a “few” times since the poll went up. Still no closer to picking a winner. The only conclusion I’ve come to is every one is fantastic! Immaculate builds which show the time and effort taken to achieve the results we all aspire to. Hats off to all contenders, each a worthy winner. I’m just going to have one more look, pick the one I’d most like to own and hit the button. Seems like a cop out but it’s the only way I can split them. As was said previously, i think it’s gonna be a tight vote.

 

[pw_pw_la]

I would have given my vote to the Merlin, but I never vote bikes with flat pedals... So I had to go with that gorgeous Toad...

Hahaha.

Only in this place!

"I never vote for bikes with flat pedals"

I love it.

 

[raidan73]

Hahaha.

Only in this place!

"I never vote for bikes with flat pedals"

I love it.

I think that narrowed it down to 3 bikes!

 

[novekili]

Yes, only three bikes left.. I have two rules: no singlespeeds, no flats... That Is, never vite for a bike I wouldn't ride as It Is. Integralism... What else can you expect from a site for old guys?

 

[raidan73]

Yes, only three bikes left.. I have two rules: no singlespeeds, no flats... That Is, never vite for a bike I wouldn't ride as It Is. Integralism... What else can you expect from a site for old guys?

You’re an SPD man through and through then

 

[Once A Hero]

Yes, only three bikes left.. I have two rules: no singlespeeds, no flats... That Is, never vite for a bike I wouldn't ride as It Is. Integralism... What else can you expect from a site for old guys?

For me, the majority of flats need to have toe-clips, so I kinda get what you’re saying, though some styles (early rounded/Suntour types, or later downhill/slalom types) would be the exception in my eyes.

 

[Peachy!]

Personal taste is odd isn’t it? I couldn’t bring myself to vote for a bike with SPD’s I can’t even imagine myself using them on a road bike!

 

[Once A Hero]

Personal taste is odd isn’t it? I couldn’t bring myself to vote for a bike with SPD’s I can’t even imagine myself using them on a road bike!

At this rate we’ll have to change the rules so that bikes must be entered pedal-less so as not to alienate potential voters!