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I'll never understand why some companies feel like they need to put their name on every possible part of the bike. You would think the large "Kestrel" on the down tube would be sufficient. Just looks dumb.
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Translation of Beater Bike:
"I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using Carbon Fiber blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce."
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I like that Cannondale. Looks like it came to do business.
Great photo too. Background is nice but doesn't distract.
Why is the bottle cage zip tied? Or is it?
-Tim-
Great photo too. Background is nice but doesn't distract.
Why is the bottle cage zip tied? Or is it?
-Tim-
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They look pretty crap on a bike that's white, green and blue. I reckon they'd look bloody great on my bike if the hue matched the stripes on my frame, but what are you gonna do...
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If you want a smoother ride, ditch the Thomson post for a carbon one.
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I really don’t know what to make of your bike. I absolutely love the Allied frame, I really like that you’re doing what it takes so that you can ride it all the live long day. I have no issues with Campy, DA blend. The overall look from a pure appearance end doesn’t sing to me from a purely “hot” standpoint but it’s an incredible bike nevertheless. I guess it’s hot since I keep looking at the pic... enjoy and ride safe!
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I really don’t know what to make of your bike. I absolutely love the Allied frame, I really like that you’re doing what it takes so that you can ride it all the live long day. I have no issues with Campy, DA blend. The overall look from a pure appearance end doesn’t sing to me from a purely “hot” standpoint but it’s an incredible bike nevertheless. I guess it’s hot since I keep looking at the pic... enjoy and ride safe!
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That said, a few things that would really help your bike in my opinion:
1. Match your stem angle to your top tube. They are just ever so slightly different and it bugs me a bit.
2. Get rid of that spacer on top of the stem. I may have designed something that can help with that
3. Use a more traditional-looking bottle cage. That side loader just looks wrong. But if you like the functionality, please ignore me. I just don't get using a side loader cage when your main triangle is that massive.
4. Use a longer focal length and/or stand further back and crop to reduce the perspective in your photo. I like getting the far side of handlebar to disappear in my photos (requires a 200mm+ focal length lens) as I think it really tidies up an otherwise busy looking area of a bike.
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1. Match your stem angle to your top tube. They are just ever so slightly different and it bugs me a bit.
2. Get rid of that spacer on top of the stem. I may have designed something that can help with that
3. Use a more traditional-looking bottle cage. That side loader just looks wrong. But if you like the functionality, please ignore me. I just don't get using a side loader cage when your main triangle is that massive.
4. Use a longer focal length and/or stand further back and crop to reduce the perspective in your photo. I like getting the far side of handlebar to disappear in my photos (requires a 200mm+ focal length lens) as I think it really tidies up an otherwise busy looking area of a bike.
2. Get rid of that spacer on top of the stem. I may have designed something that can help with that
3. Use a more traditional-looking bottle cage. That side loader just looks wrong. But if you like the functionality, please ignore me. I just don't get using a side loader cage when your main triangle is that massive.
4. Use a longer focal length and/or stand further back and crop to reduce the perspective in your photo. I like getting the far side of handlebar to disappear in my photos (requires a 200mm+ focal length lens) as I think it really tidies up an otherwise busy looking area of a bike.
1: Easy
2: Easy
3: Functionally I hate that bottle cage. I have to throw a quick glance down to check correct insertion which is not ideal in certain settings. What's a quality trad cage?
4: Right
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https://www.elite-it.com/en/products...al-inox/ciussi
The 'Elite' label peels off easily. You could then maybe refinish the little inserts to match your accent color. Not sure how easy that would be given the material (slippery plastic).
I found these, too:
https://www.amazon.com/Tanaka-Copper...a-573789399492
https://www.rei.com/product/125083/p...hoCOykQAvD_BwE (for color reference only!, unless you like the bird)
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Excellent. Way hot.