Which brand do you prefer for cosmetic reasons?
03-31-05, 09:06 PM
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Well, which brand of bikes do you think in general (or specific, go nuts!) makes the nicest LOOKING bikes. Personally, I like Klein. I like their funky paint jobs. The frame tubing looks neat too.
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03-31-05, 09:24 PM
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I've always been a fan of Marin's monocoque construction. What Specialized and Giant accomplish through modern wicked tube manipulation, Marin accomplishes through industrial-age welding.
I've never had the privledge of owning one... but my wifey does!
I've never had the privledge of owning one... but my wifey does!
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03-31-05, 09:32 PM
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I also like the Marin looks (as well as Whyte for obvious reasons) because they remind me of my old Nishiki Ariel and the Mantis bikes. As far as pure looks go, those were my favourite bike designs...
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03-31-05, 09:46 PM
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i really like this years m3's
the paint on the Rockey mountains is prety sweet too
the paint on the Rockey mountains is prety sweet too
03-31-05, 09:51 PM
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https://www.rocky-mountain.com/bikes/...ion/index.aspx
and i cant find the m3 they had in flow. such a swwet frame really nice dark blue that looks almost purple
and i cant find the m3 they had in flow. such a swwet frame really nice dark blue that looks almost purple
03-31-05, 10:01 PM
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ya i know that, i just meant the only pic they had on their site was the red one
03-31-05, 11:03 PM
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Merlin's bikes are drop-dead gorgeous. Jeff Jones has some pimp-tastic bikes in a different sort of way, and from the mass-production end, Specialzed's Stumpjumper, the higher end hardtail is stunning in Dream.
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I don't prefer brand. I like builds. Some ss or fixed make me drool, others are some duallys like nicolais or intense...beyond that is what the rider does to the bike with parts. I can't pick one out of all the bike I have seen...
04-01-05, 12:11 AM
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I love the overtly simple (from the untrained eye) look of the Specialized Epic frame. Something about that assymetrical design just grabs me. I love the way the rear shock is somewhat 'hidden' from view behind the seatstay and thus keeping the main triangle 'clear' and unobstructed.
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04-01-05, 12:15 AM
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My riding style is leaning towards dj/fr/urban more than XC right now.
IMO the Evil Imperial makes a sweet looking bike.
IMO the Evil Imperial makes a sweet looking bike.
04-01-05, 12:44 AM
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I don't prefer cosmetics, if I did, would I be riding a bike that is olive drab?
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04-01-05, 12:46 AM
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i knew V Bulletin had some flaws too bad mr. joe, i'm too busy doing my garden, couldn't keep it up to date
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Holy crap... :/
These lines through the text make it pretty hard to read
These lines through the text make it pretty hard to read
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