Hot r Not (C&V)
12-31-12, 02:58 PM
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I'll vote hot on the first two, especially the first and NOT on the Bianchi. I'm sure it will be a GREAT ride, but man it's ugly, even for a Bianchi. I just don't like Celeste.
The Jeunet works on every level, especially the awesome chain guard. The wife's bike looks terrific and functional.
The Bianchi needs a make over. Those rims work well, but they look a bit blech and the 7400, well it worked nicely, but that crank - yuck. Also probably the least comfortable, ugliest, shoddiest looking brake lever. The rear derailleur looks ok since it apes the campy SR.
I was a fan of those Shimano groups, but not for aesthetics.
On the plus side, I love the saddle and the bar looks great, even if it doesn't totally match.
12-31-12, 03:09 PM
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I'm a little scared, but I'll play. 
My Fabio Barecci - hot r not?
My Fabio Barecci - hot r not?
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12-31-12, 03:17 PM
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I think my bike is "hot" in a ghetto-stealth, third-world sort of way.
12-31-12, 03:40 PM
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12-31-12, 04:59 PM
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12-31-12, 05:46 PM
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I'm not into overly flashy bikes but I do find myself wanting to ride the Fabio Barecci. It's completely over the top, but it works really well. Hot for sure.
And is there such a thing as a not hot Schwinn Paramount.
Even the "Ghetto Stealth" bike is hot (granted seat is out of place- try an old Vinyl Brooks or similiar knock off to keep it in GS mode). Is hot. I especially love the red grips - kind of reminds me of the old 50's Murray bikes, don't know if it was intentional or not, but its a great little nod to the old cruisers and middle weights. Especially combined with the fact that it looks like is a SS conversion from 3 speed I presume (though no coaster brake).
<edit> Is that a Brooks on the Huffy???? It's kinda hot in the way that the funny ugly people are hot....."s/he got a great personality......" Looks like it might have some upgraded parts...it's not something else with Huffy stickers is it? Or an upgraded Huffy frame?
And is there such a thing as a not hot Schwinn Paramount.
Even the "Ghetto Stealth" bike is hot (granted seat is out of place- try an old Vinyl Brooks or similiar knock off to keep it in GS mode). Is hot. I especially love the red grips - kind of reminds me of the old 50's Murray bikes, don't know if it was intentional or not, but its a great little nod to the old cruisers and middle weights. Especially combined with the fact that it looks like is a SS conversion from 3 speed I presume (though no coaster brake).
<edit> Is that a Brooks on the Huffy???? It's kinda hot in the way that the funny ugly people are hot....."s/he got a great personality......" Looks like it might have some upgraded parts...it's not something else with Huffy stickers is it? Or an upgraded Huffy frame?
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12-31-12, 05:47 PM
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Some good looking stuff so far. Hope to have a submission with my newly painted frame.
Just a pet peeve of mine...can we not quote pictures please? If I've seen it once I don't need to see it 12 more times. Happy new year all!
Just a pet peeve of mine...can we not quote pictures please? If I've seen it once I don't need to see it 12 more times. Happy new year all!
12-31-12, 05:49 PM
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Thanks for the yes votes!
Ummm KAs, that headbadge is not a portrait of you, is it?
In an odd sort of way, it is a little on the warm side...
( yeah, I'm all about diplomacy)
Ummm KAs, that headbadge is not a portrait of you, is it?
In an odd sort of way, it is a little on the warm side...
( yeah, I'm all about diplomacy)
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12-31-12, 06:28 PM
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12-31-12, 06:42 PM
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Ouch, that's hot! I like 70s and 80s Schwinns, and this is probably the hottest bike they ever designed imo. The red hoods set this one over the top.
12-31-12, 11:36 PM
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Why is everyone down on V-brakes? My bikes are all too old to have either Vs or cantis so I really have no idea one way or the other, just curious.
