Comments on: Three bikes we liked at Interbike 2006

By: David

David — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:03:48 +0000

You didn't mention which of the three bikes you liked, but I assume you are referring to the Salsa Cassaroll Triple. I've recommended that bike to many friends. You should look at this review, as well. In terms of price, Universal Cycles is offering it today (3-Sep-2009) for US $1,249, in the configuration I tested. It is a great bicycle and a great value at that price.

By: bernard

bernard — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:19:20 +0000

Could you tell me the price of this beautiful bike.
It’s in the same spirit as the french “randonneuse”, and it’s difficult or very expensive to find this product now.

By: Charlie Tango

Charlie Tango — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:29:32 +0000

I remember the RB-1. I live in Okinawa currently and fantasize about finding one. It’s a fantasy of course realizing I won’t find a 60cm bike on the island. The Casseroll inspires me the way I remembered being inspired to ride by the steel road machines from the mid 80s. Downtube shifters, simple, and practical. I half-heartedly wish it had canitlever studs – but it wouldn’t be as clean. The last time I was struck by just a frame was a Biemmezeta Chronostar. I was 11 then and couldn’t afford one. Different bike and different time. I think a $500 frame is affordable at this stage in my life and the opportunity to build it any way I want is enticing. My wife said she didn’t want bikes all over the house (present condition). Anyway to overcome this? The thing is awesome!
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We are currently road-testing the Casseroll. Look for the review first at RoadBikeRider.com in January, followed by a long-form version sometime in Q1 here at Ready to Ride.

-dr

By: Clayton Roy

Clayton Roy — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:55:43 +0000

You guys are missing the point….a sub 6 lb steel frameset that retails for less than $550, rides great and has multiple build options is a bargain.

I’ve had my Casseroll on road, offroad in tight singletrack, and having been a bike shop employee for over a decade, I can say that this is a winner. Any road bike that has massive tire clearance, slightly relaxed angles and mega tire clearance is going to kick some ass. Any of you nerds remember the RB-1?

Confession time…I’m a reformed weight geek from the 90′s MTB era…and nowadays the age of endless internet chat discussion about potential bike purchases are ridiculous.

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Glad you joined the discussion, Roy. We are fans of the Salsa Casseroll, too. Look for our review here on Ready to Ride in December.

-dr