I want my bike to be instantly responsive, but also ride comfortably and smooth. Even though I race on the weekends, I still enjoy the occasional century ride with my local club. I’m aware that tube shapes mean increased performance, but I still like something conservative. The R230 is the perfect choice for me.
This bike is stiff without being harsh. It can be raced or ridden 150 miles at a time. It's not as stiff as a carbon race bike, it's not as light as a carbon race bike, but it's stiff enough to be sprinted on and will be the smoothest bike in your stable most likely.
With as many as we have built, our customers are trying to find ways to make theirs a little different without moving away from the classic design of a bare titanium frame. This particular build went for an extremely subdued look, maintaining all of the class of a handmade frame.
Shots from above aren't easy to capture with an XL frame! Shimano Ultegra shifts as well or better than just about anything out there but costs a fraction of the highest-end gruppos.
The fantastic hand-brushed finish on this titanium frame is set apart with etched logos that are incredibly subtle.
The brake bridge on Lysnkey's frames has a beautiful touch with this clover taken from the Lysnkey family crest, which happens to double as the head tube badge.
Beautiful brass badge with the Lynskey script is classic and perfectly suited to their frames.
The etched logos do add a $250 premium over basic decals, but they are done beautifully, and really finish off a handmade with another touch of class.
Shimano Ultegra cassette is nearly as light as the Dura-Ace version while being a fraction of the price. We rarely spec the Dura-Ace version because Ultegra is just so good!
No one rivals Shimano's front shifting, and Ultegra is no exception. Mechanical Dura-Ace and Ultegra both shift as well or better than even their Di2 counterparts in the front.
The Ultegra rear derailleur is an exercise in function. While I do love the new gray finish, this derailleur was designed to shift first and be sexy second.
Another spot where Shimano shines: their braking. For 2013 they've changed their design, which is why I predict we'll be selling a lot of these 6700 and 7900 Dura-Ace brakesets for a long time to come.
Ultegra shifters have the same ergonomics as Dura-Ace, and the same shift quality, but only give in to Dura-Ace on weight. At close to half the price of Dura-Ace, Ultegra is a very enticing offering.
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