The Unofficial C&V Beauty Contest
06-08-14, 06:06 AM
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I get a pretty fair number of comments of appreciation for my Katakura Silk. Much as I love classy and understated paint, I tend to get seduced by chrome.
Me too. Here's my '84 Raleigh Super Course. Chrome forks, chrome seat stays, chrome chain stays.
Me too. Here's my '84 Raleigh Super Course. Chrome forks, chrome seat stays, chrome chain stays.
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06-09-14, 12:23 PM
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1982-ish Ron Cooper with decidedly not period correct componentry (Campy 10-speed). I love the way all my bikes look, but this one is just a bit prettier than the rest, at least to my jaundiced eye.
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06-09-14, 02:03 PM
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I'd hate you Aaron if we weren't different bike sizes. You have a knack for snatching up the best bikes! Beautiful stable, but where is the "Huffy"?
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06-09-14, 02:29 PM
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Heh - thanks man, I have some ok stuff, but many here do. I love the huffy, but not sure it belongs in a beauty contest.
06-09-14, 05:27 PM
#130
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
From the perspective of one who wields a torch, few bikes are any nicer than a Cooper... the workmanship is astounding.
06-09-14, 05:52 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
06-09-14, 11:23 PM
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From a workmanship standpoint, I'd have to say that the Eisentraut and the De Rosa I am also fortunate to own are in the same league as the Cooper, and I love the way they all look and ride. I'd hate to have to choose among them for quality of ride - all are a little different and all are tremendous. But the Cooper is a shade of blue that nudges it ever so slightly ahead in the pure looks department.
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06-09-14, 11:48 PM
#134
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There are a lot of incredible bikes in this thread!
This is best I can do:
Unless you prefer an orange Schwinn:
This is best I can do:
Unless you prefer an orange Schwinn:
10-20-16, 09:29 PM
#136
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Go for it!!
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10-20-16, 09:47 PM
#137
I like bikes
10-20-16, 10:05 PM
#138
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Beautiful bike!!
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10-20-16, 10:21 PM
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That was strange. We went from June 2014, to now, with no posts?
Thanks for getting it going again Maxacceleration, I hadn't seen it yet!
I just looked through the entire thread, and didn't see a single red De Rosa.
Odd...
So, here's mine.
Thanks for getting it going again Maxacceleration, I hadn't seen it yet!
I just looked through the entire thread, and didn't see a single red De Rosa.
Odd...
So, here's mine.
10-20-16, 11:10 PM
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Mid-80s Sannino with no original parts. Built with mostly 8 speed Campy drive train and brake parts and modern (new) wheels and fit parts (saddle, seat post, stem, bars).
10-21-16, 05:17 AM
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Well I will taken this opportunity to post this here too from a self taught master in his own right.
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10-21-16, 07:44 AM
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Man, this thread is GREAT!!!
I love seeing what people do with their bikes- seeing what amounts of "modern" "makes" the ride, what kind of customization turns this into their bike.
Here's my prettiest bike. 1986 Trek 400 Elance. Updated to the peak of technology of 1993.
I love seeing what people do with their bikes- seeing what amounts of "modern" "makes" the ride, what kind of customization turns this into their bike.
Here's my prettiest bike. 1986 Trek 400 Elance. Updated to the peak of technology of 1993.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
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10-21-16, 10:30 AM
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Steel is real
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That was an substantial thread bump - but as I was not a member at the time it was "born" I take this opportunity to flaunt my 2010 Masi.
I love all my bikes but this one has a special place in my heart. Frame ordered at the Vigorelli velodrome in Milano, from Alberto Masi, and then built up by me (wheels, etc). It is a special feeling having your own initials stamped on the bottom bracket shell...
I do not say it is the the most beautiful bike there is - but it is not ugly and I hold it dearest.
I love all my bikes but this one has a special place in my heart. Frame ordered at the Vigorelli velodrome in Milano, from Alberto Masi, and then built up by me (wheels, etc). It is a special feeling having your own initials stamped on the bottom bracket shell...
I do not say it is the the most beautiful bike there is - but it is not ugly and I hold it dearest.
10-21-16, 01:45 PM
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Very nice styggno! Great job on a 2010(?)!
My son is building up a 2016 steel Masi!
My son is building up a 2016 steel Masi!
10-21-16, 07:43 PM
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Those Singers are beautiful!
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10-21-16, 07:56 PM
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This may not appeal to everyone but I think it's pretty sweet! 1989 Giordana Antares:
This is also really nice, the paint is amazing in the sunlight. Fuji Opus III:
This is also really nice, the paint is amazing in the sunlight. Fuji Opus III:
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