Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Pista Concept/Super Pista Photo Superthread

I don't know what it is, but I love Pista Concepts. Something about them screams 'track bike perfection' to me. Anyways, post your favorite pics of Concept builds you've seen (or own). Here's mine:

http://velospace.org/files/2.gif
http://velospace.org/files/Side-web.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/Bianchi.JPG
http://velospace.org/files/314008678_0968ef60dc.jpg

I love Pista Concepts that are completely blacked out. They look so clean.

But, this is my friend Chris' Concept and it pretty badass aswell.

http://velospace.org/files/xxIMG_4765copy2.jpg

Awww what about Tk2 and Masi Coltellos.... and Treks.... awwww...

apparently you are quite skilled at searching velospace. and your "perfect track" bike includes risers ;)

i feel the same way about them, andre. i've been trying to get my hands on a 57 but have had no luck.

i feel the same way about them, andre. i've been trying to get my hands on a 57 but have had no luck.

picture by kyle johnson

non drive side picture warning
http://i29.tinypic.com/153b1bl.jpg

another from velospace
http://i31.tinypic.com/2s0jl2w.jpg

i actually just pmed him yesterday about the frameset, but no response yet. im guessing he doesnt want to part it out.

Pista Concept/Jackass bike:
http://i4.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/d9/f1/2b91_1.JPG
http://i9.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/d9/f1/2c9e_1.JPG

Looks like a bike crash, to me.

that bike is from a dude in nyc who built it up for his gf. supposedly the crank threads are stripped (making it near impossible to take off the cranks)

at least that's the excuse he used when my friend tried to buy it off fixed.gr/ny

that bike is from a dude in nyc who built it up for his gf. supposedly the crank threads are stripped (making it near impossible to take off the cranks)

at least that's the excuse he used when my friend tried to buy it off fixed.gr/ny

Wow, and he only wants $800 for it, and makes no mention of that problem? Awesome! Sounds like a stand-up kinda guy.

have you guys actually witnessed people riding round with their bars positioned like that?

http://velospace.org/files/concept_0.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/concept1.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/conceptonhill.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/bian01gg.jpg


the O.G.
http://velospace.org/files/banch1.jpg

Damn, I remember it being a Concept, but this Argon 18 gives the Concepts a run for their money (Kid Koala-endorsed FTW):

http://velospace.org/files/MyBike.gif

bianchi pista concepts look very similar to bareknuckles, i think..

bianchi pista concepts look very similar to bareknuckles, i think..

wrong !!!!!!

Wow Sniks. Thanks for the bike porn.

apparently you are quite skilled at searching velospace. and your "perfect track" bike includes risers ;)

yeah, i didn't build the bikes, i just like them. i'd immediately trade out risers for drops if i got in the vicinity of any of these.

basically what i meant was this: nice fat tubing, very clean welds to the point where it almost resembles a filet brazed bike, a frame built for speed. these are the things that appeal to me about concepts.


Awww what about Tk2 and Masi Coltellos.... and Treks.... awwww...

you're just saying that cuz you've owned two of those...




i was thinking of posting that argon for honorable mention, but yeah, it is pretty damn sweet too. thanks for putting it up, i agree that it resembles a concept pretty closely. i like the fork on it a lot.

DWMD's
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/1693948937_df45ed0104.jpg

I love Pista Concepts that are completely blacked out. They look so clean.

But, this is my friend Chris' Concept and it pretty badass aswell.

http://velospace.org/files/xxIMG_4765copy2.jpg

his bike is ftw

DWMD's
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/1693948937_df45ed0104.jpg

This bike looks like you would ride it post-apocalypse.

http://velospace.org/files/concept_0.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/concept1.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/conceptonhill.jpg
http://velospace.org/files/bian01gg.jpg


the O.G.
http://velospace.org/files/banch1.jpg

So nice. good call.

http://velospace.org/files/banch1.jpg

What cranks are those? They are fantastic!

-Steve

pauls

What cranks are those? They are fantastic!

-Steve

Paul cranks


too slow

DWMD's
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/1693948937_df45ed0104.jpg

This bike is hideous.

you're hideous

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/iamjacobpriest/IMG_1755.jpg

What about the Trackster x DQM bmx bikes? They're all Pista Concepts haha

http://razorapple.com/2007/03/19/trackstar-x-dqm-bmx-track-bike-show/

Im just sayin those because they have fat tubing ... carbon forks... cutout seattubes.....

Im just saying because they are very similar to the concepts...

I wish someone has a picture of dutret's Pista Concept that they could post here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/iamjacobpriest/IMG_1755.jpg

looks like crap...sell me the concor and wheelset ;)

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the O.G.
http://velospace.org/files/banch1.jpg

RIP. Only concept I ever lusted after. I was there the day jonb build that up. It was a sad day when that thing bit the dust.

As much as I'm generally about the old school, I do have to admit to lusting after a pista concept I saw in a shop window back in 2003. I was the '03 model, matte black with celeste lettering. It was a straight Kevin Bacon in the pawn shop window moment. Except I didn't go in a buy it, nor did I have an awesome grey military sweater or maroon beret.

I still think that was the best year for bianchi paint. the steel pistas were either matte black or battleship grey. Back before they defiled the genre of chrome track bikes.

I wonder why they never did a polished AL concept? Or why hasn't anyone else polished one for that matter?

I wonder why they never did a polished AL concept? Or why hasn't anyone else polished one for that matter?

Because it's cheaper to slap a coat of paint on it than it is to have it polished.

A bare polished Concept would look good, but IMO they reached their height with the white in '07, for me it can't get any better than that. Tooth paste track frame status.

http://scoot.net/gallery/bbs/poop1.jpg

I wonder why they never did a polished AL concept? Or why hasn't anyone else polished one for that matter?

actually quite a few people polished thiers. most notabley (sp??) mike martin aka mikorp from MASH.

lemme find a picture......

damnit its not on fgg like i thought it was... nvm

http://scoot.net/gallery/bbs/poop1.jpg

see this is my favorite. concepts with the threadless drop stem, keirin style. if i had a concept i'd definitely ride it like that, probably a less steep angle on the stem though (and a less cut steerer tube than if i was running a straight stem).

see this is my favorite. concepts with the threadless drop stem, keirin style. if i had a concept i'd definitely ride it like that, probably a less steep angle on the stem though (and a less cut steerer tube than if i was running a straight stem).

Except if you actually *RACED* on the track with the bike, you'd want it to be straight or even slightly up, not pointing to the ground.

no, it depends on how far you have the steerer tube cut. as long as the frame fits, i should be able to get the same position with the stem at the top of the steerer tube pointed down, versus in the middle pointing level, or at the bottom pointing up. i mean, as if it's stem angle that sole dictates bike fit; it's the saddle to bar drop that we should be worrying about, if i can get the same drop with a drop stem at the top vs. a rise stem hugging the headset, so be it.

RIP. Only concept I ever lusted after. I was there the day jonb build that up. It was a sad day when that thing bit the dust.

def. best concept ever

Is there a reason that the 'cut out' section on the seat tube doesn't quite align properly with the curve of a wheel? It sorta annoys me in a superficial kinda way.

Is there a reason that the 'cut out' section on the seat tube doesn't quite align properly with the curve of a wheel? It sorta annoys me in a superficial kinda way.

i think it does align if the wheel is all the way into the track ends.
(look at the yellow and black concept)

http://bp2.blogger.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/RdQQsmKGuWI/AAAAAAAAAc0/jQKqyir4kCg/s1600/snc10985.JPG

http://bp3.blogger.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/RdQQs2KGuXI/AAAAAAAAAc8/2fooJJrI2CQ/s400/snc10990.JPG

http://bp3.blogger.com/_6s3mYCY5QCE/RrkXQUh_r1I/AAAAAAAAApI/HAO1PcmoPTs/s400/DSC00054.JPG

http://bp2.blogger.com/_6s3mYCY5QCE/RrnLmEh_r5I/AAAAAAAAApo/KMatJ00RZZs/s1600/Council1.jpg

http://www.YourCycling.com/files/yourcycling/images/pista.concept_0.preview.preview.jpg

http://www.dirtragmag.com/web/interbike2004/vegas04images/Interbike2004big006.jpg

http://velospace.org/files/concept_1.jpg

How many people would still like them if they didnt have the rear wheel cut-out in the seat tube?
Thats a big plus on the style and looks of this thing IMO.

the thing that bothers me about the cut-out is that the
chainstays could be shorter ...otherwise the cut-out
isn't really as validated as it could be.

Or people could take a link or two out of their chain but they dont seem to think of that often. I guess they dont care.

on the whole cutout topic, i do think it's kinda "far" away from the tire. there are other "aero" frames out there that allow for a closer fitment in the rear. on my ftp , the clearance alot closer than my friends concept and our rear axles are of similar positions on the dropouts

just when i thought my lust was subsided, this thread pops up.

the concept is seriously one of the best looking bikes, and by far my favorite aluminum bike.