Ugliest component competition
10-07-21 | 09:19 AM
#76
Newbie
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From: NY
Bikes: Trek 660, Shogun 800, Panasonic Sport Deluxe
10-07-21 | 09:52 AM
#77
Bike Butcher of Portland
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Bikes: It's complicated.
Now that we've pulled frames into the conversation, calling out [MENTION=8403]ollo_ollo[/MENTION] for his controversial splatter paint Peugeot.
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
10-07-21 | 10:33 AM
#78
10-07-21 | 10:37 AM
#79
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From: Massachusetts
Bikes: S-Works Stumpjumper HT Disc, Fuji Absolute, Kona Jake the Snake, '85 Cannondale SR900
10-07-21 | 10:38 AM
#80
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I really don't like the looks of this stem. It works because I don't have another at the same length to replace it.
P1030376 on Flickr
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10-07-21 | 10:38 AM
#81
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Bikes: S-Works Stumpjumper HT Disc, Fuji Absolute, Kona Jake the Snake, '85 Cannondale SR900
10-07-21 | 10:45 AM
#82
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Okay, here's my entry in the ugly-stem category. I think this one came from the Box 'O Crap:
And in the ugly saddle category:
I actually have two of these, which came in a Secret Santa thing we did on BF some years back. Thanks, Santa!
And in the ugly saddle category:
I actually have two of these, which came in a Secret Santa thing we did on BF some years back. Thanks, Santa!
10-07-21 | 11:42 AM
#84
Crawlin' up, flyin' down
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From: Democratic Peoples' Republic of Berkeley
Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
I actually sought out, purchased and installed one of those. It went on my son's bike. Long story how this all came to pass, but it allowed him to keep riding the bike as he grew. It's actually a pretty good stem for experimenting with different effective stem heights and lengths, although a longer riser would make it even better. I agree ti won't win any beauty contests, but I would not go so far as to say it's ugly, but that's me.
Besides, compared to some French car designs, this stem is a thing of beauty.
Besides, compared to some French car designs, this stem is a thing of beauty.
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10-07-21 | 11:43 AM
#85
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From: Democratic Peoples' Republic of Berkeley
Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
10-07-21 | 12:09 PM
#87
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From: Folsom CA
Bikes: Stormchaser, Paramount, Tilt, Samba tandem
I know this is C&V but if you are talking MTB frames you are going to have a really hard time beating the very clever Structure SCW-1
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"Well, well!" said Holmes, impatiently. "A good cyclist does not need a high road. The moor is intersected with paths and the moon is at the full."
10-07-21 | 02:11 PM
#90
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Bikes: Too many to list here check my signature.
I was about to call it the White Trash cousin of the Starfish
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One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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10-07-21 | 02:53 PM
#91
Bike Butcher of Portland
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From: Portland, OR
Bikes: It's complicated.
I stared into his Wheel Grotto once, and it stared back. It was intimidating.
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Last edited by gugie; 10-07-21 at 03:06 PM.
10-07-21 | 02:59 PM
#92
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From: Winslow, AR
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10-07-21 | 03:02 PM
#93
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From: Winslow, AR
Bikes: '83 univega gran turismo x2, '85 schwinn super le tour,'89 miyata triple cross, '91 GT tequesta, '90 yokota grizzly peak, '94 GT backwoods, '95'ish scott tampico, '98 bonty privateer, '93 mongoose crossway 625, '98 parkpre ariel, 2k'ish giant fcr3
10-07-21 | 03:07 PM
#95
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From: Goose Creek, SC
Bikes: More than the people who ride them...oy.
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
10-07-21 | 03:14 PM
#96
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From: Stillwater, OK
10-07-21 | 03:19 PM
#97
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From: Peoria Il
Bikes: Austro Daimler modified by Gugie! Raleigh Professional and lots of other bikes.
10-07-21 | 03:22 PM
#98
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From: Hardy, VA
Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs
10-07-21 | 03:23 PM
#99
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10-07-21 | 03:27 PM
#100
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From: Sacramento CA
Bikes: Too Many
I'm not a fan of these for what I build and ride. They fit a modern, fat tubed carbon billboard but that is not I'm into.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC