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03-15-23, 05:00 PM
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There's so much to talk about with this fantastic composition. The bike is amazing with its black fork, the rust colored spider, the way the dropouts come together, and so much pink. But then you see it in this basement romper room that's ironically, both bright and awfully depressing. Just like the bike. So, who is Troy? Was he here before or after the apocalypse that created this photo op? If it were me, I'd add something in the foreground floor like a mannequin torso or the vinyl of Syd Barrett's first solo album. Hat's off to keep it more direct, simple and on-topic.
03-16-23, 06:26 AM
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someone mentioned upright bars. I think they'd look great on that frame. A step-through townie in pink would be nice. Fenders too.
03-16-23, 07:59 AM
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03-16-23, 08:14 AM
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Looks very much like my free bike.
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03-16-23, 10:58 AM
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Once finished with 'Le Grande Projet', you might consider building up a Zeus 2000-equipped, pink version for your better half. Who knows? Might be just the ticket to alleviate the migraines
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03-18-23, 04:12 PM
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Calling out for a good resto-mod, Shimano Di2 shifters would really shave off some seconds in a pitched up hill battle for that KOM jersey.
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04-16-23, 08:43 PM
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Wow, I didn't think it could get worse.
04-16-23, 08:49 PM
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I was just thinking about a red Columbia like that that was rusting away in my dad's junk pile when I first got into cycling (but it was a man's frame). I was intrigued by fixed gear riding and we made it into a fixie by welding the 5-speed freewheel onto the hub and spokes. Ah, good times.
-Gregory
-Gregory
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04-16-23, 10:45 PM
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Is this real? What is real? Besides the deep, reflective life questions this bike inspires, I must say that downtube to headtube transition is quite nice. I'm most curious about what the person you gave it away to looks like. I like to match a bike with a face. In spite of everything, that took effort. Trust me, I would know.
I nominate this for post of the year.
I nominate this for post of the year.
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