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09-04-14, 03:14 PM
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Flip it.
09-04-14, 03:36 PM
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09-04-14, 04:46 PM
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^ super picky...but I'm not sure about those cages. I suppose they natch the headset/top cap/headbadge etc.?
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09-04-14, 07:05 PM
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New, clean and flawless is only that. If it can't stand to show a little dirt or wear, or if it's merely a safe choice, it's NOT hot.
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To each his own, I think colored and white bar tape or saddles look tacky or like you're trying too hard. This is not a hot or not point of view, it's a matter of looking "right".
09-04-14, 07:25 PM
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So what about tan leather tape on C&V bikes? Proper, hot, r neither?
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Also if it's not proper or right, how could you think it qualifies as "hot"?
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Bar tape is to be black. The exceptions are for kids, women, and just about no one else. If you like it that's fine but white looks like dirt color in a week and color matching is just... Attention *****ish for an adult man.
Also if it's not proper or right, how could you think it qualifies as "hot"?
Also if it's not proper or right, how could you think it qualifies as "hot"?
By the way, I'm more a proponent of 'righteousness' than 'hotness' when it comes to design, I'm just pointing out the difference.
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Assless chaps would be daring, audacious, and provocative. Do you think those are hot as well?
09-05-14, 09:00 AM
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Thanks for your concern. I already own the frameset https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...l#post17016072. You might want to wait until they drop before calling me son. Until than keep swinging off WhyFi's
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Not mine, but I have the same brake pads and cable housing so fire away
09-05-14, 09:21 AM
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Thanks for your concern. I already own the frameset https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...l#post17016072. You might want to wait until they drop before calling me son. Until THAN keep swinging off Whifis
So let's see your bike already..
09-05-14, 09:44 AM
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Don't lie about having the same brake pads.
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Well done. I briefly considered doing the DIY bamboo frame, but chickened out.
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I bought a kit that had all the extra things you need (like the jig parts) to do it. Hero Bike.
Was actually quite easy and they had some quite detailed 'how to' videos. However, I do confess that I'm pretty handy and have built all sorts of things before (ex-highschool woodwork teacher and have worked as a rowing club 'boatman').
Had my first long ride on it today, including a couple of descents. It rides well with no problems (wobbles). Very smooth, but that could be the 440mm long chain stays as much as the bamboo tubing. Bottom bracket has a ton of carbon in it and there was no visible movement when under power.
09-06-14, 10:11 AM
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2011 Guru Praemio frame with components transferred from my old bike. I have short legs/long torso so not much drop to bars. Might lose the spacers at some point and cut down the steerer tube.
