The most outrageous bike I have ever seen
02-24-19, 11:23 PM
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The most outrageous bike I have ever seen
This bike was donated to the bike Exchange Saturday . When I saw it I was Gob Smacked.
You have to spend a little time studying it to realize just how bizarro it is.
It is more a work of art than a bicycle. Surprising
it is relatively light All aluminum . Still I can't imagine it as a daily driver.
It belongs on a rotating pedestal with lighting .
You have to spend a little time studying it to realize just how bizarro it is.
It is more a work of art than a bicycle. Surprising
it is relatively light All aluminum . Still I can't imagine it as a daily driver.
It belongs on a rotating pedestal with lighting .
02-24-19, 11:30 PM
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Have you seen the Giant Revive? It was a funky take on a mix between a recumbent and foot-forward cruiser.
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Mmm, looks more bike than work of art to me. But what bonehead did the rear wheel with radial spokes?
Pretty, though.
Pretty, though.
02-25-19, 12:18 AM
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Dear God! My eyes! MY EYES!!! Wish it into the corn field, Anthony !!!! 
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02-25-19, 05:22 AM
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The chain case and the rear fender that is integrated into the frame seems to me the weirdest part of it. Other than that, I don't find all that bizarre.
02-25-19, 10:17 AM
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Cyclavia is always a fun event for bicycle contraptions.
Two BMX bikes, sprouting wings.
Yes, there is a bike powering the armadillo!
Another butterfly BMX.
Two BMX bikes, sprouting wings.
Yes, there is a bike powering the armadillo!
Another butterfly BMX.
02-25-19, 10:58 AM
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Apparently, the artist is a giant in its field:
https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/giant/areva-2006
Kid's bike.
https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/giant/areva-2006
Kid's bike.
02-25-19, 11:15 AM
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I like it!
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02-25-19, 11:33 AM
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What a sweet little bike. I hope the prior owner loved it.
02-25-19, 01:14 PM
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The most outrageous bike I've seen was a picture of a bike (posted on this site, I think) of someone's bike where they had bar ends attached to bar ends attached to bar ends. If it were a deer it'd have been shot by a trophy hunter a long time ago. Unfortunately I can no longer find the picture.
02-25-19, 01:20 PM
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02-25-19, 08:48 PM
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What is the Giant Revive supposed to be reviving? A Bike-E?
Really like the butterflies. I have to wonder if those act as functional sails, but I'm guessing they don't.
Really like the butterflies. I have to wonder if those act as functional sails, but I'm guessing they don't.
02-25-19, 11:12 PM
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The most outrageous bike I've seen was a picture of a bike (posted on this site, I think) of someone's bike where they had bar ends attached to bar ends attached to bar ends. If it were a deer it'd have been shot by a trophy hunter a long time ago. Unfortunately I can no longer find the picture.
02-26-19, 07:28 AM
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You just know the person who rides that bike is a real character. I would expect to hear long-winded lectures about the Federal Reserve, UFO's, and the Trilateral Commission from such a rider. And how lycra and drop bars are tools of Satan. Or Peter Sagan at least ... he's half lizard, or did you not know that? 
I honestly think he needs a 4th set of bar ends at the very top. Or some clip-on aero bars in the middle.
I honestly think he needs a 4th set of bar ends at the very top. Or some clip-on aero bars in the middle.
02-26-19, 08:02 AM
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I like the chain guard and bottom fairing and would kinda like to emulate it. Also the brake lever setup is something I've been wanting to rig up, with anti-skid on the back.
02-26-19, 08:20 AM
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This guy (and his bike) is pretty outrageous. He's kind of a legend in Pittsburgh. It is not just for show. He rides everywhere. Guy gives zero f***s.
02-26-19, 08:25 AM
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I wanna talk politics with this guy. For some reason, I always wind up hanging out with eccentric people like this. Normal people = Too boring.
02-26-19, 10:27 AM
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there is an alt bike subforum here with some pretty outrageous bikes. Not all that active though.
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Steve Bauer's bike for 93 Paris Roubaix.
