Bikes you love (to look at)
03-08-16, 09:11 PM
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Bikes you love (to look at)
I just realized I have this weird thing with my Trek 560 that I mostly just like to build it up and look at it more than ride it. I don't totally get it but it probably has some thing to do with the fact that I have almost no money in it and I like riding my carbon bike more (gasp!). Anyone else have a bike they've basically built up more times than they've put miles on it but just can't let it go?
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03-08-16, 10:24 PM
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Here is one of mine that is easy on my eyes.
03-08-16, 10:37 PM
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Anyone else have a bike they've basically built up more times than they've put miles on..?
i've fully rebuilt this one three times in about six years:
it has hundreds of miles on it. it will be the last to go. it's just too useful.
03-08-16, 11:00 PM
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LOVE that look!
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03-09-16, 03:26 AM
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Forty three years of "beausage" and the Grandis is the only one of my old bikes where the chips and scratches actually seem to make it look better.
The Campy NR and burnished Brooks really tie that room together. As much fun to use as to look at, though. This one gets it's share of miles.
The Campy NR and burnished Brooks really tie that room together. As much fun to use as to look at, though. This one gets it's share of miles.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
03-09-16, 04:40 AM
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Bannard Tension R mini velo
Bannard Sunny mixte mini velo
Bannard Sunny mixte mini velo
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03-09-16, 05:33 AM
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I love the Moulton with Super Record..
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03-09-16, 05:54 AM
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Somec
and Wilier
With chromovelato finish.
and Wilier
With chromovelato finish.
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You guys are all blowing me away in the Classic part of of C&V, I can see why some of these don't get many miles!
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03-09-16, 07:15 AM
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I rather enjoy this pic of Scrod"s (of Singlespeed and fixed gear forum fame) Raleigh Pro Track is rather nice
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Always one of my favorites on the forum.
What's not to like!
I have a few that I like to gawk at on occasion.
Here's my 1980 McLean when I brought it home. I'm updating several things before I hit the road with it this season.
Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr
I'm also a sucker for Chris Kvale's work.
Untitled by gomango1849, on Flickr
I've also got a thing for Roland Della Santa's work. All business!
My son has been riding the wheels off this one.
DSCN6669 by gomango1849, on Flickr
What's not to like!
I have a few that I like to gawk at on occasion.
Here's my 1980 McLean when I brought it home. I'm updating several things before I hit the road with it this season.
Untitled by gomango1849, on FlickrI'm also a sucker for Chris Kvale's work.
Untitled by gomango1849, on FlickrI've also got a thing for Roland Della Santa's work. All business!
My son has been riding the wheels off this one.
DSCN6669 by gomango1849, on Flickr
03-09-16, 09:06 AM
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(I keep it in my bedroom)
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03-09-16, 09:13 AM
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Just posted this on another thread. Pure perfection:
I'm usually not a SS/FG type of guy. But I'd ride this one like I stole it for sure...
I'm usually not a SS/FG type of guy. But I'd ride this one like I stole it for sure...
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Basically, I feel this way about any bicycle equipped with Campagnolo Delta brakes. Pretty to look at but not for riding.
03-09-16, 11:15 AM
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I have been torn about spending to have a full C bike with those being a big part of the equation.
03-09-16, 01:39 PM
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Though I don't own this bike I can't go a week without looking at the photo
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