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Old 03-21-20, 04:03 PM
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Ya’ll need a few mountain bikes here.

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Old 03-21-20, 04:31 PM
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Old 03-21-20, 04:40 PM
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Old 03-21-20, 05:42 PM
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Most of my bikes have plenty of patina, and I generally shoot pictures more as documentation than publicity. Still, I like my Griffon. (Since this picture was taken I've corrected my handlebar position.)

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Old 03-21-20, 05:50 PM
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I'm digging the vintage frames from the 'chrome socks' era.
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Old 03-21-20, 06:27 PM
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Of the few I've got a chain on just now, the blinged out 1970 Raleigh Super Course takes the cake!

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Old 03-21-20, 07:13 PM
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When my gold plated Guerciotti is done it will be a tough call. But I'll always be partial to Bianchi. This is the one for today.
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Old 03-21-20, 07:45 PM
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I've since switched to a black Brooks and black bar tape...but this was fairly pretty, I'd say.

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Old 03-21-20, 08:48 PM
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I get compliments nearly every time I ride it, and feel like I need to be at my best to do its heritage proud.

gugie might recognize the landscape of Madera county where he rode the Super Course that, according to C & V legend, I built for him.
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Old 03-21-20, 09:03 PM
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just something about this .
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Old 03-21-20, 09:47 PM
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If I ever finish a few in progress restos I'll probably have a different answer but for now it's this 1973.

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I love my '74 Paramount and it is very beautiful, but the ever-photogenic Allez SE in 'enhanced original' trim (which you've seen plenty of) gets the nod.

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Old 03-22-20, 01:21 AM
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Old 03-22-20, 07:16 AM
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I think they're ALL pretty, but this is the one I've owned the longest, had it re-chromed and resprayed last year. 1984 Eddy Merckx Pro SLX.

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Old 03-22-20, 07:25 AM
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Very nice,everyone! Here's the best I could come up with.
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Old 03-22-20, 07:48 AM
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How about "cutest?" My wife's MTB-ed Chiorda road bike.

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I'm not a fan of STI on old frame, but this lovely crankset in companionship of many modern parts softens my hard heart.
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Originally Posted by Drillium Dude
Hmmm, which one of mine is the prettiest? I have to go have a think about this...

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With a stable like yours that could take a while.

I think this is my "prettiest," although that changes from day to day. '78 Grand Jubile:






Keep the bike porn coming, please.
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The water shot!
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