zymphad

Is this actually a Colnago? It looks like a generic open frame to me. Also if it is a Colnago, that is the most generic looking branded frame I have ever seen... Seriously... generic... so boring. Frankly it looks like my old Flyxii FR322, a 4 year old generic open-frame. Also that stack. I saw someone mention V1R... Collaboration with Ferrari to make the most generic branded frame ever? My ass, they just paid Ferrari to use their brand.



I had 165 on the 105 5700. For 5800, went up to 170.

JBerman

Actually, it's not a manufacturer stock photo. That is my actual bike. Photo was taken however by TPC. I don't even think a manufacturer complete bike stock photo exists, since they were sold as framesets. And it certainly wouldn't have the equipment my bike does.

The rules of this thread says: "Post a pic of your bike and then let folks reply with quote of hot...r not. Simple eh?"

That is a pic of MY bike.

prankster

Thanks.

No decals. Making tapes, sand papers, several cans of Rustoleums, patience and several glasses of Tullamore DEW. 😁

duane041

EDIT: The frame above is NOT a Colnago, but my frame is. Just noticed it did a funky "quote".

It's an honest to goodness Colnago V1r. The frames just aren't that snazzy once you remove the decals and stuff.

BTW, I fixed the stack (sort of). Moved a spacer above the stem (which I was told is actually better for the stem to grab the steerer?). Now it looks only slightly less dorky.

The Colnago/Ferrari thing goes way back, but past the fact that they use the same CF that Ferrari uses, I just don't see much else that says "Ferrari" besides the decal (and I was hesitant about putting those on there, but I needed to make it look stock).

sh00k

is that color... coca colnago? im sorry, i'll see myself out

SCRcat6

We would have called that color "root beer" back in the day. I'll admit, Gibson Les Paul Tobacco Burst sounds slightly more fitting of a Colnago. Although a quick trip to google translate reveals "birra radice" is root beer in Italian. I would be all over that.

Haruhiism

I actually kind of think it looks alright with the exception of the huge rims, and the ICAN logos. Can't you peel those off?

Anyway, the outdated group doesn't do it any favors to be honest, but looking past it wouldn't be hard except for the mismatched crank (I dislike the aesthetics of older SRAM cranks). The bar tape matches well with the frame, a matching saddle would be optimal though.

TenSpeedV2

No problem. It does say post a picture of your bike. So go outside, and take a picture of YOUR bike, and post it.

zymphad

I believe you. It's just shocking how generic that Colnago looks, to me it looks like it's an open-frame rebranded.

Regardless, love the color, kudos to your paint skills. Bike is hot, I like bikes with clean lines. Your frame is still more appealing than any of the weird crap Trek and Specialized are releasing, it's like they in competition who can fit the most gimmicks and idiocy into their bikes possible for doctors and dentists who apparently have frail bodies that need every shock absorbing device possible.

JBerman

I did post a picture of my bike, but I'll take one today.

duane041

I agree that it's a pretty generic looking ride. I'm glad the only trendy thing they did with it was the "aero" profiled tubes. TBH, I get blown around more by sidewinds with this rig than I ever did on my steel road bike, not sue how "aero" it actually is.

Thanks for the nice words on the paint; thought I got for the most non-Colnago-style paint I could.

duane041

Now THAT'S a great Dad joke.

ravenmore

Those are my crit wheels. Unless it's really windy they really help on fast, flat courses. I think they do look sharp but yeah, they are some DEEP rims. The logos are under the clear coat so I can't remove them. I would like to. I hated the OEM cranks and had that Red crank available so I stuck it on there. I'll probably put some 6800 cranks on in the near future.

But again - no excuses in the Hot or Not thread. It is what it is.

JBerman

gsindela

Very hot. What saddle is that?

JBerman

Thank you! It is a Cobb Cycling V Flow Plus. It's been reviewed as the ugliest yet most comfortable saddle lol.

redfooj

figured at this point i'd talked enough trash that i should submit one of my own for shaming.

yes there is a little pencil eraser atop the stem.

JBerman

Damn that is a gorgeous bike. Definitely my style. Hot!

ravenmore

Nice bike - I'd like to see more of it and less of everything else in the pic though (closer shot of the bike). What cranks are those btw? I just broke down and ordered some 5800's a few minutes ago because Chain Reaction had them for $85. Couldn't justify the 6800 for $100 more and only 40 grams lighter.

redfooj

theyre 6800 ultegra in compact size

ravenmore

Cool - the dark grey of the Ultegra group really goes with the scheme of the bike.

chip1

@redfooj what bike is that?

zymphad

Appears to be this bike LTK LTK118, sub 800g frame: 2016 Full Carbon Super Light Road frameset LTK118,Road Frame,ZTS_ZT_E

Also rebranded as Ribble SL: Ribble SL - Racing Bikes - Ribble Cycles

cycledogg

No personality. Reminds me of a dark cloudy dreary day. Steer tube needs cut. Blah!

ravenmore

Sorry sooo a not. Sure it is a great bike but you got a ton of spacers for the steerer. The saddle is atrocious. Stem is up which might be great for your bike fit but blows at aesthetics. There is nothing exceptional from the setup to the photography.