Originally Posted by
noodle soup
Not mine, but Hot or Not?
Excellent choice, especially in the present context/discussions of fluorescent colored Giants. But it's almost TOO elegant and grown-up.
I'm a big fan of Giant, the designs of which are typically the opposite of this. Some may say they are primitive or childish (especially the bright colors) but Giant tend to be straightforward, decisive, even bold designs with simple, effective, well-executed graphics. There's nothing tentative or fussy about them, they're just solidly good-looking.
There's nothing really tentative or fussy about the bike above, either, but as gorgeous as it is, it doesn't seem very happy. It's precious rather than fun. It might be hot as something to ride to an awards ceremony or other formal affair (how absurd is that?), but as something to ride on the road? Sadly, not.