It really should be easy to make that bike hot, but it doesn't seem to be happening for you.

I think the camera angle is playing some visual tricks on me. The whole bike looks like it's about to collapse forward. The rack, in particular, seems to be slanting and the trunk bag doesn't help with that visual effect.

More concretely, I don't care for the Forte saddle.

On the other hand, is that a Versa brifter hooked to an Alfine hub? Assuming 'yes' this bike is a few easy steps away from smokin' hot.