I like White
09-22-16 | 07:29 PM
#28
Duke Ulysses
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From: Southern California
Bikes: An old orange one for dirt, and for the other stuff: a white one, a kinda mint green one, and a black one.
09-22-16 | 08:00 PM
#30
feros ferio
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From: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
This is as close as I get to white.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
09-22-16 | 08:19 PM
#31
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From: NM & MN
Random photos but Raleigh and Dawes and Falcon use to make "Milk Race" bikes, the Milk Race is now the Tour of Britain. These bike replicas were usually white; I think they must have been like the TI Raleighs and the frames were probably hi-ten but painted to simulate the race bikes. They'd be quite a novelty to own but show up in the UK with regularity. (Random image, I wish I could reduce)
09-22-16 | 08:23 PM
#32
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A lot of Peugeots and of course, the Raleigh Grand Prixs were white; but I don't think that detracts from the "ghost bike" idea because those bikes, Raleighs and Peugeots must have pre-dated the ghost bikes.
A number of whitish bikes back then like this Viscount;
A number of whitish bikes back then like this Viscount;
09-22-16 | 08:58 PM
#36
aka Tom Reingold
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Ugh. Horrible wording on my part. I didn't mean to say I don't expect ghost to exist elsewhere. I meant to say that I wouldn't be surprised if they are not ubiquitous.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
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09-23-16 | 12:07 PM
#39
Cyclotouriste
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From: South Holland, NL
Bikes: Yes, please.
White is reserved for my favorite-bikes-that-I-never-ride.
Too small Ilkeston Raleigh:
Way too small Mercier:
Too small Ilkeston Raleigh:
Way too small Mercier:
09-23-16 | 12:24 PM
#40
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From: Berkeley, CA
Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
09-23-16 | 02:27 PM
#41
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From: Maryland
Bikes: Lots of English 3-speeds, a couple of old road bikes, 3 mountain bikes, 1 hybrid, and a couple of mash-ups
I've had this Univega for a while, but couldn't get comfortable with the upright bars, so I put drops and an adjustable stem on it. Once I had the bars right, I replaced the adjustable stem with a Kalloy riser.
09-23-16 | 02:28 PM
#42
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h'AVA' good day
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09-23-16 | 04:41 PM
#44
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From: STP
I make off with our son's Della Santa occasionally.
Great bike. Wish I was as fast as my kid.
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Great bike. Wish I was as fast as my kid.
IMG_2554 by gomango1849, on Flickr
09-23-16 | 06:09 PM
#45
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From: Oakland, CA
Bikes: centurion cinelli equipe, look hinault 753, Zunow z-1, 83 stumpy sport
white you say? just picked one up.. here it is after a few minutes cleaning, some adjustments... and a first quick ride. irl its got a LOT more scratches and scraped paint than shows in the pic.
09-24-16 | 10:33 AM
#46
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Bikes: Cinelli SC 1971, Daccordi 1985
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09-24-16 | 11:55 AM
#47
I AM AI
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From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
Lots of ghost bikes around here, probably owing to the fact that our surface streets are built like highways -- two or three lanes in each direction, plus turn lanes both left and right.
As to the "white bike/ghost bike" association, I don't really see it unless the bike is - as some have mentioned - absolutely completely 100% white. And riding something like that is akin to aiming a middle finger at fate and/or the bicycle gods... not superstitious or anything, but no thanks.
As to the "white bike/ghost bike" association, I don't really see it unless the bike is - as some have mentioned - absolutely completely 100% white. And riding something like that is akin to aiming a middle finger at fate and/or the bicycle gods... not superstitious or anything, but no thanks.
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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
09-25-16 | 12:04 AM
#48
Master Parts Rearranger
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From: Portlandia's Kuiper Belt, OR
Bikes: 1987 Woodrup Competition - 2025 Trek Checkpoint SL 6 Gen 3 - 1987 Lotus Legend - 2024 Trek Emonda ALR Rim Brake - 1980 Trek 510 - 1988 Cannondale SR500 - 1985 Trek 670 - 1982 Trek 730
That Colnago.....mmmmmmm
I like white bikes, too. In my case, ivory white. 1984 Schwinn Super Sport with 10s DT-shifting DA. Suntour Superbe Pro levers and calipers. Saddle was changed to a B17 shortly after this ride. Killer looking bike...now awaiting Campy components as I transferred the drivetrain components and brakes to my Raleigh, which was a good move. I think the Campy bits will also be a good move. Can't wait to build it!
I like white bikes, too. In my case, ivory white. 1984 Schwinn Super Sport with 10s DT-shifting DA. Suntour Superbe Pro levers and calipers. Saddle was changed to a B17 shortly after this ride. Killer looking bike...now awaiting Campy components as I transferred the drivetrain components and brakes to my Raleigh, which was a good move. I think the Campy bits will also be a good move. Can't wait to build it!
09-25-16 | 07:51 AM
#49
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From: STP
Did the Cannon Valley Trail yesterday on my CSI.
Lovin' the Open Paves.
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Lovin' the Open Paves.
Fun CSI! by gomango1849, on Flickr
09-26-16 | 12:34 PM
#50
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C'mon all you pee-wee's, wanna race? :0
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