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03-23-15, 05:33 AM
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03-23-15, 05:34 AM
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03-23-15, 05:35 AM
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03-23-15, 07:53 AM
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Gorgeous bike. That should handle just about anything you throw it at.
03-23-15, 12:02 PM
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Almost done (been following the thread over in C&V). Just need some tape and off you go. Going with leather to match the saddle?
The two tubes on top of your right chainstay, spoke holders? hypersonic dog/deer whistles?
The two tubes on top of your right chainstay, spoke holders? hypersonic dog/deer whistles?
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03-23-15, 12:57 PM
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Currently experiencing a cold snap here in Ohio, I'm anxious to spend a day riding it.
03-23-15, 01:47 PM
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the velo equivalent of a "trailer queen". one of the reasons i've avoided the C&V forum for the past two years. too many collectors with pretentious pics of pristine 30 year old bike components and the occasional GI Joe doll in original wrappers. too much. hope it doesn't spread to this forum.
03-23-15, 01:59 PM
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^ Weird. I've spend tons of time in C&V and haven't experienced that. There is the oddball post of that sort here and there, I guess, but it's pretty rare that I see one.
That is a beautiful bike and a wonderful build. I envy you, yet I do not envy your first paint scratch... I can't deal with having bikes that pretty.
That is a beautiful bike and a wonderful build. I envy you, yet I do not envy your first paint scratch... I can't deal with having bikes that pretty.
03-23-15, 02:45 PM
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Stunning! In fact it's too stunning for a utility touring bike. Is there a tour planned?
03-23-15, 03:08 PM
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the velo equivalent of a "trailer queen". one of the reasons i've avoided the C&V forum for the past two years. too many collectors with pretentious pics of pristine 30 year old bike components and the occasional GI Joe doll in original wrappers. too much. hope it doesn't spread to this forum.
To the OP, I love the bars, but really love the valve caps.
03-23-15, 04:54 PM
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the velo equivalent of a "trailer queen". one of the reasons i've avoided the C&V forum for the past two years. too many collectors with pretentious pics of pristine 30 year old bike components and the occasional GI Joe doll in original wrappers. too much. hope it doesn't spread to this forum.
I typed a couple smart ass comments and deleted them. lol
I've made several good friends through the C&V forum. There are worse things than collecting beautiful bikes.
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supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
That's the only word I could think of that describes this bike.
That's the only word I could think of that describes this bike.
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If someone were to ask me if this bike was shabby, I would have to say it is not too shabby at all. It is quite a looker. Even the Crampandgoslo works well ; )
My only change would be for TRP Spyres, they are decently light (~162g vs ~170g) and much cheaper than the BB7 SL's (~$90 vs ~$170) and dual piston to boot. I was planning the same ones you had for my new tourer until I started reading more about the Spyres and am making the change. Not to cloud your judgment you picked a nice set but just a hey if you needed to replace them or wanted something a little cheaper.
My only change would be for TRP Spyres, they are decently light (~162g vs ~170g) and much cheaper than the BB7 SL's (~$90 vs ~$170) and dual piston to boot. I was planning the same ones you had for my new tourer until I started reading more about the Spyres and am making the change. Not to cloud your judgment you picked a nice set but just a hey if you needed to replace them or wanted something a little cheaper.