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  • messiah
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    Nice 😀

    Only those with very deep pockets need click here[/url] 😥

    The-Swedish-Chef
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    It’ll be more interesting when he actually gets his hands on the gemometry rather than having to use “standard” Time frames.

    Great to see his name on a bike again, always wanted a Proped.

    weeksy
    Full Member

    That’s not him is it ?

    wwaswas
    Full Member

    Great to see his name on a bike again

    Yes, having been shut down by Armstrong it’s nice to see him being able to put his name back on a bike.

    The-Swedish-Chef
    Free Member

    Yes that’s him, there was a good Rapha film a few months ago with him in it too.

    weeksy
    Full Member

    JEEEEEZ he got old !

    messiah
    Free Member

    JEEEEEZ he got old !

    Only by the same amount as the rest of us 😕

    I remember being glued to the TV when Greg won the TDF in the time trial in 1989… so when I finally came to buy a road bike in 1997 I was very happy to buy a Lemond (which I still ride).

    Macgyver
    Full Member

    Colour scheme is a bit errrrrr, Nike/Livestrong isn’t it ?!

    The-Swedish-Chef
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    The three models out now are all connected to one of his three tour wins somehow.

    If you don’t like the yellow one I’m sure the other two might suit sir 😀

    tragically1969
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    I had an old Columbus steel one, loved it, but it was the geometry that made it, much longer in the top tube than standard and and tweaked seat and head angles, I cant see the point of a purely badged frame if that’s what it is

    Also the colours scheme looks like a dated and a bit like a Boardman….

    The-Swedish-Chef
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    I cant see the point of a purely badged frame if that’s what it is

    It’s not, these three models are simply an introduction to the market, (timed for InterBike), he’s partnered with Time and his models will be out next year, so I’d expect to see his take on geometry on those

    tragically1969
    Free Member

    ….. he’s partnered with Time and his models will be out next year, so I’d expect to see his take on geometry on those

    This is acceptable, please proceed……

    messiah
    Free Member

    he’s partnered with Time and his models will be out next year, so I’d expect to see his take on geometry on those

    I don’t need a new road bike but if I did and I could afford one… 8)

    bikebouy
    Free Member

    He, rather his builder, made one of the sweetest Steel frames out there a few years back. I borrowed it for a weekend off a mate and it felt much better and nicer to ride than my carbon Orca..

    Good to see him back 😀

    chakaping
    Full Member

    Colour scheme is a bit errrrrr, Nike/Livestrong isn’t it ?!

    Good point, is he having a subtle dig about being the only American Tour de France winner?

    davidtaylforth
    Free Member

    What a guy. I like the look of his old steel frames – good geometry, slack seat tube angles!

    brooess
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    I like the fact the models are named after the years he won TdF. He’s the only American who can do that 🙂

    IIRC the front triangle is Time, the rear are Greg’s design.

    CaptainFlashheart
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    Liking the look of the bikes, and liking Greg overall as well. Good to see him back.

    But….I can’t help but have a nagging doubt in the back of my mind about him. Pretty much every single person he was racing, and indeed beating, was juiced up to the eyeballs. So, how did he compete so successfully as a ‘clean’ rider? Don’t get me wrong here, I want to believe in him, but the nagging doubt remains.

    davidtaylforth
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    CaptainFlashheart – Member

    Liking the look of the bikes, and liking Greg overall as well. Good to see him back.

    But….I can’t help but have a nagging doubt in the back of my mind about him. Pretty much every single person he was racing, and indeed beating, was juiced up to the eyeballs. So, how did he compete so successfully as a ‘clean’ rider? Don’t get me wrong here, I want to believe in him, but the nagging doubt remains.

    Dunno whether “juiced upto the eyeballs” back then is the same as it is thesedays. Were the doping techniques actualyl any good?

    Plus, I thought Lemond was suppsoed to be the most genetically perfect cyclist ever or something.

    mrmo
    Free Member

    curious to see if he makes “cheap” bikes, there is no such thing as a cheap Time frame so if they are making the production frames?

    Also wonder if he will user multiple contractors, Time are a carbon specialist, will we see Steel, Alu, Ti etc. Or will he use a chinese/Tiawanese manufacturer to produce a more affordable carbon frame.

    mrmo
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    But….I can’t help but have a nagging doubt in the back of my mind about him. Pretty much every single person he was racing, and indeed beating, was juiced up to the eyeballs.

    I do wonder this, but Lance’s tatics, i am sure it would have come out if there was any evidence.

    aP
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    Along with Cadel Evans, Greg Lemond has never been remotely connected with PED intake. Greg is a true American hero IMHO.
    The only bad thing against him is when Andy Thompson was building my 853 minimal clearance mudguard road bike in 97 we’d agreed on the new coffin shaped 853 tubes – which Greg then bought the entire production run for his 853 frames. So I got my bike built with ovalised top and down tubes instead.

    brakes
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    looks far too Livestrong to me.
    Bad move.

    Plus I think there’s a bit of a stigma attached to bike brands named after famous cyclists. Or at least I stigmatise them.

    scratch
    Free Member

    Just about to ride home on one of his Trek made Etape’s. I’ve rode the crap out of it tbf and it got me my 3rd Cat license and to work and back for the last 4 years, I’ve been eyeing up something a little more modern as a replacement but I’ll be sad to see it go.

    I had it S/H for £220, probably the best money I’ve ever spent on a bike, just wish it’d take full guards for winter use.

    mrmo
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    probably the best money I’ve ever spent on a bike, just wish it’d take full guards for winter use.

    I would be surprised if you can’t get mudguards on it.

    may take a little work and fiddling though, i can get guards on this.

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    scratch
    Free Member

    Wanted some Chromoplastics on it for the winter, not enough room under the brakes, looking at Raceblades for this year.

    brakes
    Free Member

    raceblades are fine, they’re just a bit fragile.

    crashtestmonkey
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    But….I can’t help but have a nagging doubt in the back of my mind about him

    so speaking out critically about Lance, costing him his business and his health, was a cunning double bluff?

    I’m generally pretty cynical but I’ve never doubted Lemond was clean, as aP says he and Evans are rare TdeF winners who’ve never been tarnished, only potentially robbed of more success.

    Agree the colourscheme is a mix of Boardman and Livestrong which is a shame.

    AlexSimon
    Full Member

    Why does the yellow on the inside of the fork and seatstays look completely different from the one on the top tube?
    Is that by design?

    (I’ve checked other pics and the top tube one is much warmer and less acidic)

    oldgit
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    Why does the yellow on the inside of the fork and seatstays look completely different from the one on the top tube?
    Is that by design?

    My take on it?

    The yellow top tube is a hint to the yellow jersey. The inside if the forks/stays are a nod to the bikes he rode. The tri colour ones are the ‘Z’ bikes and so on.

    oldgit
    Free Member

    Example

    and the blue/yellow

    jameso
    Full Member

    Lemond and Tomac both back in bikes .. good times. 2 pros that really inspired me as a young rider. Love the fade details and original logo.

    chipsngravy
    Free Member

    They look very nice. If I was in the market for a road bike, I’d be taking a good look at these.

    The reemergence of these bikes sends out quiet **** you to Armstrong and Trek.

    You can’t keep a good man down.

    AlexSimon
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    My take on it?

    The yellow top tube is a hint to the yellow jersey. The inside if the forks/stays are a nod to the bikes he rode. The tri colour ones are the ‘Z’ bikes and so on.
    That’s what I thought too. Still shouldn’t mix them imo.

    crashtestmonkey
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    The reemergence of these bikes sends out quiet **** you to Armstrong and Trek.

    You can’t keep a good man down.

    +1. The tour I first really remember following was ’89, sat watching the final TT on a tiny black and white portable TV in a caravan in the Lakes, shouting in disbelief. His story (coming back from being shot, riding with lead pellets still in him) was inspiring before you-know-who, and without re-treading a well worn path he is someone who deserves to bounce back and succeed in the cycling boom.

    Just wish I could afford one of his bikes!

    Merak
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    I know its the old adage of ‘if you have to ask, you cant afford it’ but how much are they? I imagine an alliance with Time, who never make things that are cheap will mean its beyond the likes of me.

    I always wanted a LeMond Alp Duez lovely looking steel bike from the late 90’s.

    🙁

    mrmo
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    I know its the old adage of ‘if you have to ask, you cant afford it’ but how much are they?

    starting price is $7500 with a Chorus Build and $10k with Super Record according to the articles i have seen.

    If anyone has $7500 and they don’t need it, i am happy to help with the disposal.

    boriselbrus
    Full Member

    Cool!

    I have a Poprad disc which I accidentally bought one night when drunk. It turned out to be my most ridden bike used for CX, commuting, touring and nipping down the pub.

    messiah
    Free Member

    More info.

    I want one 😡

    Merak
    Free Member

    starting price is $7500 with a Chorus Build and $10k with Super Record

    OOOOOOOOOOOOFFFF!

    😥

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