What do you think makes a "classy" bike?
06-25-05, 05:33 PM
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What do you think makes a "classy" bike?
Other than a classy rider... 
For me...
Firstly... anything Italian is classy...
Pinnys, Colnagos, Campy sets, Bianchis... All that...
Secondly... a smooth frame with a minimalist paint scheme...
All this is making me want a classy bike now... ARGH!!!
Your ideas?
For me...
Firstly... anything Italian is classy...
Pinnys, Colnagos, Campy sets, Bianchis... All that...
Secondly... a smooth frame with a minimalist paint scheme...
All this is making me want a classy bike now... ARGH!!!
Your ideas?
06-25-05, 06:05 PM
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Classy is a bike that is subtle yet powerful.. Elegant yet Strong.. Not loud yet a head turner.. Its all about bucking the trend... being a non-confirmist..
06-25-05, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ke422azn
nice teeth
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Originally Posted by 661
Horizontal top tube. Gotta be...
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06-25-05, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bernmart
Sadly, I pretty much agree. My Specialized Sequoia Elite is a great bike, and I don't regret buying it for a minute. I even like the way it looks, a lot. But that sloping top tube, however effective and efficient, keeps it from looking . . .classy.
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Originally Posted by jsliderc
round tubes & lugs
06-25-05, 07:05 PM
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celeste.
and/or chrome nervex lugs.
and a colour-matched silca doesn't hurt, either.
and/or chrome nervex lugs.
and a colour-matched silca doesn't hurt, either.
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Look no further my friend. Full Campy gruppo and brakes for abouit $1400. I get compliments even from non-cyclists on mine.
Picture with orange leather handlebar tape...
Picture with orange leather handlebar tape...
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Originally Posted by Sincitycycler
Full Campy gruppo and
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There are so many variables... It's hard to define classiness in terms of a formula.
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Originally Posted by khuon
There are so many variables... It's hard to define classiness in terms of a formula.
06-25-05, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by khuon
There are so many variables... It's hard to define classiness in terms of a formula.
But I wanted to know what "you" [individually] consider for the making of a classy bike..
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Originally Posted by simplyred
True..
But I wanted to know what "you" [individually] consider for the making of a classy bike..
But I wanted to know what "you" [individually] consider for the making of a classy bike..
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Gotta be steel (lugged) with (non-carbon) Campy. Nitto drops, Stella Azzura Eleganza tape, Brooks Swift in honey, high-flange hubs. I actually prefer the old school non-aero brakes and DT shifters (I'm weird, I'll admit it).
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Once you figure out the difference between quality and features, classyness speaks for itself.
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Hey, that Pinarello Dogma - what kind of saddle is that? The Pinarello website lists it as M.O.ST Cougar ... anyone know of this brand? I gather it may be a Pinarello house brand (much like Bontrager to Trek?) ... ?
Hey, that Pinarello Dogma - what kind of saddle is that? The Pinarello website lists it as M.O.ST Cougar ... anyone know of this brand? I gather it may be a Pinarello house brand (much like Bontrager to Trek?) ... ?
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Originally Posted by 661
Uh, last I checked mine came with bonty cranks.
I'm such an ass -clown.
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a very classy Merckx AXM. I'm a sucker for exposed carbon. Plus, the MERCKX MERCKX MERCKX handlebar wrap is fun.. I wonder where they get it custom printed? Wouldn't it be neat to have BIKEFORUM BIKEFORUM BIKEFORUM BIKEFORUM grey bar tape?
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