What is the industry standard road bike then?

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I am a guitarist, I play a Fender stratocaster. This type of guitar is THE industry standard electric guitar. It suits all musical genres, is robust, interchangeable (necks/components) is available and serviceable anywhere in the world and as cool as hell.

What roadbike is the Fender stratocaster of Cycling?

 

[gavintc]

Every cyclist has their own dreams. For some it will be Italian, others a race proven machine, some will just like the looks. Me, I am very happy with my new Cervelo.

 

[Aperitif]

I dream of an RS but I guess a bill fitter for the big bloke's question might be something like a Colnago. A Super Plus maybe, a C50 perhaps... a Colnago somehow.

 

[Saddle bum]

If you are looking for a road bike that is representative of the very best, try a Campag equipped Bianchi. Sex on wheels.

 

[yorkshiregoth]

Pinarelllo Prince

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I've got a Strat too, BFTB. (A 1979 model, since you ask.) It's a great guitar, and I'd agree they do nearly anything anyone could want, but too many people play them for my money. I've recently discovered Teisco guitars - cheap Japanese things that were sold in Woolworths in the 1960s and 70s. Much more individual and they make a great noise. And they're much cooler than Strats.
My views on bikes are much the same - it must do what I want, but if it's a little bit different, that's a bonus.

 

[sheddy]

strewth, is there anything that tesco doesn't sell ?

 

[bonj2]

i'm no guitar expert but aren't gibson better? i.e the gibson's like the merc whereas a strat being a ford mondeo - good, but standard?

 

[mikeitup]

Give me a late 80's Ibanez anyday!!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

strewth, is there anything that tesco doesn't sell ?

Teisco, not Tesco. As you well know.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

i'm no guitar expert but aren't gibson better? i.e the gibson's like the merc whereas a strat being a ford mondeo - good, but standard?

Gibsons are nice, but it's all down to personal preference, and I don't especially like them.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

gibson sg or a telecaster for me (though as it is i have a strat copy).

 

[Kirstie]

I used to go out with someone who drooled over Ibanez and Steinbergers (those small black oblong guitars)...and another one I can't remember the name of...hm...**




**I remember now, it was Jackson guitars...

 

[Scoosh]

OP:
It IS about the BIKE !

 

[arranandy]

Has to be a top-end Italian bike with a great racing pedigree/history complete with Campag gruppo for me