Hot r Not
11-07-08, 04:58 PM
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11-07-08, 05:04 PM
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It's not the colours, it's the stem and the wheels.
However, I agree that sometimes photos don't do justice to many things.
However, I agree that sometimes photos don't do justice to many things.
11-07-08, 05:07 PM
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It's not just the colors which are a terrible combination no matter what time of day it is - there's also the ridiculous stem and seat tube. I'm guessing the bike is 4cm or so too small for you. Sorry, but I'm definitely gonna go with Not.
11-07-08, 05:09 PM
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well you are entitled to your opinion, but it looks amazing in person. no matter how i photograph it, the colors come out looking weird. but i have gotten nothing but compliments on the paint colors, especially from those who saw the same frame ridden by team Z in the 1990 TDF. the carbon fades look stunning in bright sunlight.
11-08-08, 03:20 AM
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09 Scott Addict R3
11-08-08, 07:50 AM
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Mixing modern with old can be cool - as in this bike (mine) from earlier in the thread.
11-08-08, 08:08 AM
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HOT:
To recap. This will include all bikes posted since my last reply in page 24. Just an opinion.
NOT HOT:
The rest.
To recap. This will include all bikes posted since my last reply in page 24. Just an opinion.
NOT HOT:
The rest.
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11-08-08, 09:10 AM
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I would tell you if I could actually see it!!!
Nice picture though.
Nice picture though.
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11-08-08, 09:16 AM
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I guess that would make it cool as opposed to hot? 
Other photos here - https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=421953
Other photos here - https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=421953
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11-08-08, 09:39 AM
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I guess that would make it cool as opposed to hot?
Other photos here - https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=421953
Other photos here - https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=421953
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11-08-08, 10:25 AM
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It's a Nitto Technomic stem, they are specifically designed to be extra tall like that. The stem is not out past the maximum mark. And yes, the frame is around 57-58cm, while I should be riding a 60cm, so that is why the seatpost and stem are so high. I got (more like stole) the bike for $250, so I was not that concerned that it fit me perfectly. If I get a lot of money sometime soon then I will get a high-tech sleek modern bike like all you guys have, but for now this bike rides and looks great.
11-08-08, 10:53 AM
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WHOOOSSHHH..., did you swap forks on those BMCs?
11-08-08, 11:55 AM
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Cack photo plus this is pre-DA 7900, FSA carbon stem/bar/seatpost and Carbon railed Aliante upgrade that I'm waiting on...
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11-08-08, 04:41 PM
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While I personally don't like Specialized bikes and way less Bontrager anything, I will have to bend the rules here.
HOT!!
HOT!!
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11-08-08, 05:39 PM
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That white specialized sl is very nice. I was wondering if you know the frame weight, thanks in advance