What *is* your personal n+1 bike? (Pics please)

[Reynard]

Oooo, that's lovely. Mind, it's a red bike, and I love red bikes.

I have four red bikes.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

After watching GCN's 10 most beautiful bikes, i think I need to change my earlier answer.

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That frame colour is gorgeous. I really like the look of the new SRAM Red AXS too. Although there must be Velominati rule against SRAM groupset and Campag wheels?

There is no such thing as a beautiful bike with discs.

Otherwise,

 

[Sniper68]

I have just finished building my N+1.
Lynskey R480 Di2/hydraulic brakes.

I had an itch to build a Ti bike for a while and now i have one
My next project,if I decide to do one in a couple or three years will be one of these:-
Custom built Spoon Izoard RR:-

I have an Allu CX,a Carbon and Ti Road bikes so I might go for the Steel Spoon.Just a thought at the minute but we always need an N+1!!!

 

[VJOCK]

Currently it is an m5 midracer followed by a quest followerd by a canyon.

 

[Trek_Girl]

Been hankering for a Trek Madone for a while, I really like the colour scheme of the SL6, but playing around with the Project One site, I quite like this. Not going to happen of course, but still.
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That is awesome 🤩

 

[DRM]

The timeless myth
The only steel frame with tubes with a star section still
Master

My dream N+1, an absolute classic with a modern twist, if wishes were £10 notes I’d be ordering one right now.

 

[ballbag]

I got myself a Triban RC500 from Decathlon at the start of lockdown to see if I enjoyed it, and I loved it! So I have just used some of the money I have saved during lockdown to treat myself to this...

 

[kingrollo]

My Kuota Khydra - had a few teething problems - but a total joy to ride

 

[GuyBoden]

 

[Milkfloat]

Very seriously considering this:

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Would not be delivered until mid-August at earliest, so I might just hang on until next year, but then will Brexit screw things up?

I did it - got it last week. No more N+1 for a little while.

 

[Reynard]

Oooo, that's lovely. Mind, it's a red bike, and I love red bikes.

I have four red bikes.

Well, no more N+1 for me either.

I now have five red bikes.

The hardtail idea went straight out of the window when I managed to snaffle a late 90s rigid MTB with 24" wheels for £25 at the local tip previous week. The drivetrain (5-speed freewheel) is borked and axles knackered, but frame and forks are perfectly fine, so am building up to my taste and needs.

New wheelset with QR skewers and freehub
8-speed 11-30 cassette
44-32-22 triple
Trigger shifters
Ergon GR2 grips (or something else of that ilk)
New bars
New seatpost & saddle
Possible new RD, as not sure the existing one will go 8 speed

It's currently a bare frame, as I'm waiting for parts to become available. But should make me a fine winter bike.

 

[Paulus]

This was mine. A retirement present to myself.
A Condor Classico, Columbus SLX frame and fork, with Campagnolo Chorus running gear, hand built wheels, Brooks Swift saddle.😁

 

[avecReynolds531]

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This was mine. A retirement present to myself.
A Condor Classico, Columbus SLX frame and fork, with Campagnolo Chorus running gear, hand built wheels, Brooks Swift saddle.😁

Beautiful!

 

[Gunk]

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This was mine. A retirement present to myself.
A Condor Classico, Columbus SLX frame and fork, with Campagnolo Chorus running gear, hand built wheels, Brooks Swift saddle.😁

That is a lovely bike!

 

[Paulus]

That is a lovely bike!

Beautiful!

Thank you both. It rides like a dream. So smooth. And a proper crossbar!