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You know you’re a dedicated C+Ver ....
When you click on an ad for a Specialized Allez in your size and you’re profoundly disappointed to see this.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2752bbafc.jpeg |
Yeah, that thing is badass by all modern standards, especially for having an alloy frame set. But I'm also no longer really tickled by such things.
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Especially when he billed it as "rare". That's the same thing as saying "collectable Tupperware". :roflmao2:
THIS is Specialized Allez https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...26711e33ca.jpg |
Bugs me that the various manufacturers recycle model names like that, especially when the originals were so unique (e.g., Konno-built Allez).
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Originally Posted by nomadmax
(Post 21372409)
Especially when he billed it as "rare". That's the same thing as saying "collectable Tupperware". :roflmao2:
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Originally Posted by 79pmooney
(Post 21372645)
In this context, "rare" simply means lightly cooked. Just enough to get aluminum to melt (or even rarer - resin to set). Now a silver soldered steel frame, that is the rare taste we die for!
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Originally Posted by nomadmax
(Post 21372409)
Especially when he billed it as "rare". That's the same thing as saying "collectable Tupperware". :roflmao2:
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Originally Posted by nomadmax
(Post 21372409)
Especially when he billed it as "rare". That's the same thing as saying "collectable Tupperware". :roflmao2:
https://doyouremember.com/12344/coll...upper-insignia Best, Ben |
Originally Posted by wrk101
(Post 21372804)
Or "barn find" for a beat to crap thrift store bike... Classic.
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Originally Posted by nomadmax
(Post 21372409)
Especially when he billed it as "rare". That's the same thing as saying "collectable Tupperware". :roflmao2:
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You know you're a dedicated c&v'er when ...
they say '60 tv shows were so "campy," and you immediately think, '70s Suntour was so much better. |
You know you're a dedicated C&V'er when...
...you contact sellers to notify them of errors in their listings. |
Originally Posted by P!N20
(Post 21375094)
You know you're a dedicated C&V'er when...
...you contact sellers to notify them of errors in their listings. |
Originally Posted by p!n20
(Post 21375094)
...you contact sellers to notify them of errors in their listings.
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I like it!
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
(Post 21372339)
When you click on an ad for a Specialized Allez in your size and you’re profoundly disappointed to see this.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2752bbafc.jpeg |
Originally Posted by stardognine
(Post 21376228)
Funny you post this, I just saw one of the older ones in an antique store recently, for $200! If I weren’t touring, I’d like to have scarfed it. The one I saw had early Shimano LX derailleurs with RX100 brifters & calipers. 👍
Side note: Researching the Allez I came across this old thread which includes some comments from a few guys involved in the original build and development of the line. Pretty interesting, especially the first 3 or so pages. https://forums.roadbikereview.com/re...ry-190991.html |
Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
(Post 21376512)
A nice ‘87 Allez popped up on CL an hour away from me. I contacted the guy but decided to pass for now until things settle down.
Side note: Researching the Allez I came across this old thread which includes some comments from a few guys involved in the original build and development of the line. Pretty interesting, especially the first 3 or so pages. https://forums.roadbikereview.com/re...ry-190991.html |
...when the only spoke patterns you’ve ever bothered to learn are 3 cross 32h and 36h.
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Originally Posted by plonz
(Post 21376642)
...when the only spoke patterns you’ve ever bothered to learn are 3 cross 32h and 36h.
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
(Post 21376646)
Are there any others...?
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You know you're a dedicated c&v'er when ...
You shop hours and hours online for leather straps, but you're really not into any kinky ****. You quickly excuse yourself from your weird neighbor saying you need to put on the white hoods you just got in the mail, and you found a bit too much satisfaction in her confusion. You're dedicated! |
When you see the guy on the Schwinn Varsity on the MUP amd you stop him to tell him how cool he is.
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I got some ribbing not too long ago when I let slip that I was open to the idea of upgrading to 8-speed someday. :lol:
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...when you can't bare to sell a component incomplete, so you buy the missing part which costs more than what you can sell the component for.
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