best bike smell/sound/sight/taste?.

[crankhead]

You all took the words right out of my mouth, GT85 hands down!!

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

GT85 for me too - such a nice smell.

Also - new tyres...

 

[Dr S]

Mmmmm GT85. If only it tasted as nice as it smells. :x :x :x

Si

 

[clockworkgazz]

seems to be a one horse race- GT85.

 

[Enid_Puceflange]

The smell of fresh inner tubes
& wild garlic when your out on the trails


Gc

 

[barry2017]

The best sound is easily the slow ticking of a Sturmey hub. Much slower and more relaxing than a freewheel.

 

[icantthinkofausername]

Im quite fond of my modern X9 shifters, a function clunk with each shift.

 

[clockworkgazz]

this sound from velo is also one of my favs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SitBfVVh5is

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

Sound of the hollow diskdrive rumbling along (best on a scree descent)

 

[Roly]

The smell of the greasy end of a seatpost that's bean in a frame for years and years.
The sound of a newbuild wheels' spokes settling down on the first ride down the road.