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Old 05-13-16, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by motrheadsroadie
tenspeed didnt you build a bike with an aerospoke? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

oooooh zinga! lol
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Old 05-13-16, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by motrheadsroadie
tenspeed didnt you build a bike with an aerospoke? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yep, then sold it. Then managed to get the Aerospoke back. Currently sitting on the front of my TK2. Loving every minute of it. Hate on it all you want, really will not bother me at all. Nothing about the bike is right, yet it is sooooo right for me.
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Old 05-13-16, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Wspsux
oooooh zinga! lol
Zinga? Nah. Never denied it. Posted pics of it. Never regretted it once. So I question someones bar tape color choice, and get the shake down. Makes sense.
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Old 05-13-16, 12:32 PM
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Don't mind the purple tape... but black with white speckle would look decent on it
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an aerospoke in 2016 is like admitting to everyone that you still shop at old navy.
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Old 05-13-16, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by motrheadsroadie
an aerospoke in 2016 is like admitting to everyone that you still shop at old navy.
this is signature worthy.
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What's wrong with Old Navy?
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Old 05-13-16, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by prooftheory
What's wrong with Old Navy?
Apparently it is like running an Aerospoke.
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Old 05-13-16, 10:19 PM
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Gotta get up to get down.
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Old 05-14-16, 09:08 PM
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Project #dreamroller


Bullesye Hubs laced to Archetypes. I got the rear axle machined to 120mm at a machine shop.


Compass Bon Jon Passes 700x35. They rule! Paul Racer Meds, Chris King, etc.
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Old 05-14-16, 09:36 PM
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Project #dreamroller
Yes please!
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Old 05-15-16, 12:59 PM
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Yes please!
Some more...hope yinz don't mind...
GW Bridge


Testing fender fitment during initial build. Still haven't put them on. Not sure I will.

Yay or nay?
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Old 05-15-16, 01:16 PM
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Some more...hope yinz don't mind...
GW Bridge
Lovin' that bike.
This photograph is great! Timing the position of the ship really adds to the overall effect.
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Old 05-15-16, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ceelint
2014?
2016, not sure what the difference is haha
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Old 05-15-16, 04:41 PM
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Old 05-15-16, 04:53 PM
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A saddle with a bit an angle and a pic with a burrito sign in the background. You Rock!
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Old 05-15-16, 04:57 PM
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Hi! I'm new here, i just want know your opinion; I want to build a little bit retro looking, not fashion fixie/ss. The frame is an Atala Olympic(?- i didnt find too much information about atala corsa/olympic with tullio tubing) with original painting. I bought these wheels because i use it in the city with really bad roads, so i need strong rims.
I want a relatively serious looking bike, what do you think?

Sorry for the quality and the enviorment, but i built it just a few days ago.

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Old 05-15-16, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Kindaslow
A saddle with a bit an angle and a pic with a burrito sign in the background.
Hee hee Thank you for noticing... All was not for naught.
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Old 05-15-16, 05:14 PM
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Winner!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 05-15-16, 05:20 PM
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Winner!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 05-15-16, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ethet
I'd like to see a couple different shots of the bars, please, when you get time.
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Old 05-15-16, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
...when you get time.
You've just given me a reason to go on another little ride this evening. Thanks for that.
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Old 05-15-16, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TothSzalayGabor
Hi! I'm new here, i just want know your opinion; I want to build a little bit retro looking, not fashion fixie/ss. The frame is an Atala Olympic(?- i didnt find too much information about atala corsa/olympic with tullio tubing) with original painting. I bought these wheels because i use it in the city with really bad roads, so i need strong rims.
I want a relatively serious looking bike, what do you think?

Sorry for the quality and the enviorment, but i built it just a few days ago.

Looks decent, wheels are probably overkill though. Maybe throw some toe clips and straps on the pedals.
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Old 05-15-16, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
I'd like to see a couple different shots of the bars
(I forgot to correct my saddle position before heading out again... That caused me to chuckle to myself.)



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