We had a good run. Now residing in LA ️
Frame:
57cm Dave Tiemeyer built GT SB-3
Fork/Headset:
GT USCT Reynolds steel (and original Edge Carbon) / Dura-Ace 7410 (original)
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura-Ace 7600 NJS (USCT engrved original) / Hope UK 109mm Ti Spindle (and original Dura Ace 7610)
Pedals:
Dura-Ace 7400 / Specialized straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dura-Ace NJS 50t / Suntour NJS 17t / Super Toughness
Saddle/Seatpost:
US Cycling San Marco Rolls saddle
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Trispoke
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Trispoke
Accessories:
Kashimax Five-Gold top tube protector
More Info:
Built by Dave Tiemeyer in 1997 for the US Cycling Team and ridden by Christian Vande Velde to "some world cups" and "a few national titles on that bad boy".
"The photos show a track bike that proves to be authentic from that era with wider section tubes, no longer UCI legal, and the distinctive "fractal" paint job. The serial number indicates that it was the 68th frame built for USA Cycling in 1997. As previously noted, I was busy!... The SB-1 aluminum superbikes from the 1995-1996 winter season had yet another
deeper airfoil with a distinctive wheel fairing that extended lower than the
bottom bracket. The SB-2 were the carbon superbikes from the 1996 Atlanta
Olympics. Still, what you have was known to us as the SB-3 superbike and was an
attempt at making an economical, practical, but super fast racing bike. I
believe it met our goals at a time when GT Bicycles was in the process of being
sold off to Schwinn... I will admit that seatpost system was less than robust and very difficult to adjust. Many people have come to me asking for spare seatpost parts, so it is good to see that yours is intact... It is always gratifying to learn that my "babies" have a life of their own after they leave the shop." - Dave Tiemeyer
Added by dietrootbeer. Last updated over 5 years ago.
As of over 5 years ago, dietrootbeer has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
63 Comments
Holy S*** Mate! A Timeyer and a Quantum in your stable! niiiice! Lovely Bikes!
Posted over 5 years ago
Oh shit the fork is killer!
Posted over 7 years ago
agreed! I really like the look of the steel w the wide frame sections and the paint brings it all together, I think
Posted over 7 years ago
This is still fucking awesome!
Posted over 7 years ago
thank you! I like the little changes but wouldn't dare get rid of the original parts
Posted over 7 years ago
This is a stunning looking GT bike you have there especially the paint. I have the love for this bike too. I hope to update my latest addition soon. Enjoy and peace!
Posted over 8 years ago
For sale?!
Posted over 9 years ago
Not particulary... but as they say; everyone has their price. Always open to ideas. PM if you have a price in mind.
Posted over 9 years ago
Damn, and I thought I had some pretty fly whips for living in WNY. This is a great one!
Posted over 9 years ago
Thanks man! Loving your Tommasini, Georama and Don Walker. If you're ever in Buffalo let me know and we get some miles in.
Posted over 9 years ago
awesome, saddle finishes it off perfectly!
Posted over 9 years ago
I agree! I end up switching parts around on my bikes a lot and its now on my R1000 road bike. I feel like the Zoncolan saddle currently on it suits it pretty well though. I'll try and udate some pics asap.
Posted over 9 years ago
That is a beautiful GT Vengeance. What is the seat tube size? It look just right for me compare to mine.
Posted about 11 years ago
oh jeez. this is a beautiful bike.
makes me miss my Basso. the paint scheme is just redonks. hahah love it.
Posted about 11 years ago
So dope. As far as that conversation goes up there about the saddle... You're all wrong! It needs an O.G. FLITE, maybe the carbon one haha ;)
Posted over 11 years ago
Get a Specialized Toupe, or a Selle Italia SLR. Either would look proper on this bike.
Posted over 11 years ago
I love the Arione saddle, have one on pretty much all my bikes. I appreciate the input though. It actually came with the original Selle San Marco Rolls saddle (which I just uploaded a picture of), so if anything I'd swap that in... I'm just not too fond of how it looks.
Posted over 11 years ago
Well, take a look at the side profiles of the saddles I mentioned. I like Ariones too, ride one on my commuter. But the Toupe or the right SLR would look so bitchin' on this bike.
Posted over 11 years ago
So he should switch out a saddle hes comfortable with because you think a SLR or Toupe would look better?lol
Posted over 11 years ago
I like the saddles he's got on it now. The Rolls is perfect if he wants to do a more traditional build, and the Arione is perfect for its current modern build.
Posted over 11 years ago
It's called a suggestion Neilkess. Some of us are secure enough in our bicycling experience to offer up such things. Seems like some of us are too insecure to be anything but an asshole.
Posted over 11 years ago
Well from the looks of it, I think this guy has enough bicycling experience to know what kind of saddle he prefers. Thanks for the little Dr. Phil 101, got to work on my insecurities and attitude. lol
Posted over 11 years ago
lol yeah i think he's secure enough to make an independent, intelligent saddle choice, without suggestions for 'bitchin lookin' ones
Posted over 11 years ago
Neilkess and budhai, looks like you guys need to shack up together and envelope yourselves in your own smug fixster attitudes. "Look at us! We're so cool, we don't give a damn about looks!" Bullshit. I've seen both of your guys bikes. You're just as shallow as the rest of us.
@dietrootbeer - sorry this is going on in your bike's comments. I'm out on this bs. Good luck wit the bike, it's pretty awesome.
Posted over 11 years ago
lol all i was saying was a guy with this type of build seems to be able to figure out what saddle he likes on his own
Posted over 11 years ago
A year later and I have a Toupe saddle hah got it for free so decided to give it a shot. Can't deny the fact that it fits the build pretty perfectly
Posted almost 10 years ago
Ha! This conversation! The Toupe looks great man, good job. Glad you still have this too.
Posted almost 10 years ago
What kind of tires are you running?
Posted over 11 years ago
Just updated, left that out for some reason. They're Challenge Criterium 700x23.
Posted over 11 years ago
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Theeoldman says:
Heyyyyy I’m cloning one of these currently!! I’m interested in seeing the value difference between being a Tiemeyer branded frameset or a GT livery…..hmmm
Posted about 1 year ago