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08-09-19, 04:17 PM
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What, seriously?
...Or maybe everyone's reading through that 25 page thread...
...Or maybe everyone's reading through that 25 page thread...
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08-12-19, 07:21 AM
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On the fence about this one. I like the paint. I also like lots of shiny. This bike doesn't have much shiny. What I notice the most has nothing to do with this specific bike, but the mfger's frame. That fork DO looks really cheap. It looks like a stamped dropout/handle end you would find on a bike or a lawn mower from a place like Tractor Supply or Western Auto. Again, it is not a strike against your specific bike. Maybe the DO looks better up close.
08-12-19, 07:44 AM
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08-12-19, 07:48 AM
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Here's a different photo with better colour contrast from before I cut the steerer. I can't say I noticed the dropout at all. The bars and stem are also shiny but not particularly visible from this angle. I particularly like the horizontal top tube and the semi-stealthy but not all black look.
08-12-19, 08:01 AM
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08-12-19, 08:34 AM
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Here's a different photo with better colour contrast from before I cut the steerer. I can't say I noticed the dropout at all. The bars and stem are also shiny but not particularly visible from this angle. I particularly like the horizontal top tube and the semi-stealthy but not all black look.
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08-12-19, 08:41 AM
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Pages and pages of lukewarm and tepid bike and finally someone has posted something hot.
That SK Pininfarinia is scorching. I had to wear oven mitts to type this.
Cut the steerer and get some proper Arundel Mandible cages and it will be done.
-Tim-
That SK Pininfarinia is scorching. I had to wear oven mitts to type this.
Cut the steerer and get some proper Arundel Mandible cages and it will be done.
-Tim-
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08-12-19, 10:46 AM
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Here's a different photo with better colour contrast from before I cut the steerer. I can't say I noticed the dropout at all. The bars and stem are also shiny but not particularly visible from this angle. I particularly like the horizontal top tube and the semi-stealthy but not all black look.
08-12-19, 05:20 PM
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I do understand the comment on the fork drop outs. Everything is so perfect and they look so basic and crimped. But still, freaking hot, one of the hottest on this thread.
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08-12-19, 09:33 PM
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Hot, but aside from the front dropouts, I'm not a fan of the cable exit on the chainstay.
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08-14-19, 02:41 PM
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08-14-19, 02:59 PM
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08-14-19, 06:08 PM
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The angled underside of that saddle exaggerates the tilt. It is very nearly level. Even though I have no intention of riding this bike (too big for me) I couldn't bring myself to completely level the saddle as I'd never ride one like that. But I agree it does slightly detract from the otherwise very parallel lines of the bike. It was the only white saddle I had other than the very yellowed original.
08-14-19, 06:24 PM
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Nice looking bike. I would rather the stem be chrome than white. I'm glad you posted it I have a bike I am working on that is a darker blue. I can't decide if it will have black rims or chrome. This picture will help me decide.
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08-14-19, 06:34 PM
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Here's the original (quick cellphone shot after bringing it home):
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08-14-19, 08:27 PM
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Seriously, no comment? Philistines!
So, you know how I was wondering how awesome it could be to modernise one of these?
Turns out, this awesome.
Moved the rear brake, narrowed the stays, aero seatpost, PF30, 9/8" head tube, internal cabling, and so on.
I could just about fap to that
Turns out, this awesome.
Moved the rear brake, narrowed the stays, aero seatpost, PF30, 9/8" head tube, internal cabling, and so on.
I could just about fap to that
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Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
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Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
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08-14-19, 11:02 PM
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08-14-19, 11:55 PM
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Dude even took some carbon out of the beam. Frame is about 300g lighter...
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Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
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Half-step triple, using double gear ~~~ 6400 STI rebuild walkthrough ~~~ Want 8/9/10s @126mm OLD? OCR. ~~~ Shimano cassette body overhaul ~~~ Ergopower Escape wear repair ~~~ PSA: drivetrain wear
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