What’s Wrong with This Picture?
Besides the obvious issue of riding a damp clay singletrack on 32mm slicks, what else is wrong with this bike?
Let’s see; flat pedals, downtube friction shifters, and who the heck still uses a SoftRide stem? Less obvious are the 6-speed freewheel, 27” rims, and “gasp” aluminum frame! Who else has a favorite bike that’s totally ‘wrong’ by the BF rules?:D https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b980892fa.jpeg |
And the crank arms aren't even horizontal for your photo; forshame!
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Biggest thing wrong with that picture is that the owner is sitting off the path, posting to bikeforums, instead of riding that bike down that trail.
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Air pressure too high. Those aren't drop bars. Brake pads not toed in properly. That isn't a Brooks B17.
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The chain ring bolts are rusty.
Tim |
Valve stems not at 6 o'clock. Lettering on tyres not in position with valve stems. Really doesn't matter much to me, though. Questions is, how does it ride?
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The bike is fine but the rider is not a cyclist. :P
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Nothing wrong with that bike IMO. And what are those BF rules?
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Originally Posted by Ironfish653
(Post 21576075)
Originally Posted by Chuckles1
(Post 21576081)
And the crank arms aren't even horizontal for your photo; forshame!
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Saddle color doesn't match bar grip/tape. Brake color doesn't match drivetrain. But points for pedals matching water bottle, and brakes matching stem. So that's a wash.
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The bike is too old to be in general discussion. Obviously, it belongs in C&V. And where is the frame pump, please?
Also, is that a Sun Tour derailleur and matching shifters? Nice!!!! |
Originally Posted by Ironfish653
(Post 21576075)
Who else has a favorite bike that’s totally ‘wrong’ by the BF rules?
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Originally Posted by pdlamb
(Post 21576098)
Biggest thing wrong with that picture is that the owner is sitting off the path, posting to bikeforums, instead of riding that bike down that trail.
I have my bike with me on vacation, so I went for a ride on an MUP, that, after a couple water crossings, turned into a blaze- marked single track. After a half mile or so, I realized I very much was on the wrong bike. Fun to get out of the comfort zone, though |
It’s not crabon fibre.
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Worst thing about it is trying too hard for iconoclasm
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Originally Posted by DeadGrandpa
(Post 21576302)
The bike is too old to be in general discussion. Obviously, it belongs in C&V. And where is the frame pump, please?
Also, is that a Sun Tour derailleur and matching shifters? Nice!!!! |
Originally Posted by Chuckles1
(Post 21576081)
And the crank arms aren't even horizontal for your photo; forshame!
Originally Posted by FlMTNdude
(Post 21576211)
Lettering on tyres not in position with valve stems.
Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 21576376)
It’s not crabon fibre.
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Wide flange... really
FD is too far above the large chainring. Dustcap missing from crank bolt. Barry |
Originally Posted by Ironfish653
(Post 21576386)
Yes, ... I’m a heretic that way.
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Originally Posted by phughes
(Post 21576125)
Those aren't drop bars.
Otto |
Originally Posted by ofajen
(Post 21576535)
You just can’t see them. Actually they are drop bars, but drop bars are an illusion for most.
Otto |
Originally Posted by Darth Lefty
(Post 21576377)
Worst thing about it is trying too hard for iconoclasm
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I would enjoy riding the bike. :thumb:
I have converted my 1983 Waterford Paramount Road bike similarly but have Thumb Shifters.
Originally Posted by AndreyT
(Post 21576391)
"horizontal"? Crank arms are supposed to be vertical.
Huh? The picture shows that they are actually perfectly aligned. Might still be carbon fiber though... It is well known that crabon fibre explodes if exposed to sunlight. Front tire label not centered with valve stem and as mentioned valves should be at 6 o'clock. :foo: Carbon Fiber assplodes. :D |
Not a 1x with a 5-73 cogset......🤪
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Did a cow die for that saddle?
On the plus side, the pedals and bottle are close to being color-coordinated. |
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