Thoughts/Experience with Handsome Cycles XOXO an X0-1 homage All-Rounder
04-19-22, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by heytchap
Might just be the photos angle. I’ve seen plenty of this bikes pictures and it looks totally fine.
04-19-22, 07:37 PM
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I am eager to see what it looks like and what your impressions are whenever you receive it.
04-19-22, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
I can only find the photos on the handsome website for this. Are there other photos? I did email Handsome and they said should be no longer than 2 months. I need to see another actual photo of the fork before committing.
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04-19-22, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by obrentharris
Google image search will turn up a few.
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04-20-22, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
I can only find the photos on the handsome website for this. Are there other photos? I did email Handsome and they said should be no longer than 2 months. I need to see another actual photo of the fork before committing.
https://m.bikeforums.net/showpost.ph...&postcount=544
the fork looks the same.
04-20-22, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by heytchap
have you guys never seen an XO?
https://m.bikeforums.net/showpost.ph...&postcount=544
the fork looks the same.
https://m.bikeforums.net/showpost.ph...&postcount=544
the fork looks the same.
04-20-22, 08:41 AM
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04-23-22, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by heytchap
This thread deserves a bump.
I'm looking for either an original Bridgestone XO-0/1/2 or maybe into grabbing one of these XOXO copies.
Now that people have had them for a while, what's the consensus?
thanks
I'm looking for either an original Bridgestone XO-0/1/2 or maybe into grabbing one of these XOXO copies.
Now that people have had them for a while, what's the consensus?
thanks
04-24-22, 07:33 AM
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You could make your own. This is my Clunker for the Challenge. Later It will get bar end shifters some component upgrades. This one is a little longer than the XOXOXO but there are other candidates out there.
1992 Schwinn Impact Pro MOS(TrueTemper)
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04-24-22, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Classtime
You could make your own. This is my Clunker for the Challenge. Later It will get bar end shifters some component upgrades. This one is a little longer than the XOXOXO but there are other candidates out there.
1992 Schwinn Impact Pro MOS(TrueTemper)
1992 Schwinn Impact Pro MOS(TrueTemper)
I have the XOXO on order and it seems promising. I’m very excited for it to ship. I wish I could find an authentic XO1 though.
04-25-22, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by heytchap
i have a Bridgestone MB2 and an MB4. I imagine they are somewhat similar but I’m looking for something very close.
I have the XOXO on order and it seems promising. I’m very excited for it to ship. I wish I could find an authentic XO1 though.
I have the XOXO on order and it seems promising. I’m very excited for it to ship. I wish I could find an authentic XO1 though.
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04-26-22, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by heytchap
i have a Bridgestone MB2 and an MB4. I imagine they are somewhat similar but I’m looking for something very close.
I have the XOXO on order and it seems promising. I’m very excited for it to ship. I wish I could find an authentic XO1 though.
I have the XOXO on order and it seems promising. I’m very excited for it to ship. I wish I could find an authentic XO1 though.
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04-26-22, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
I took the plunge and ordered an orange one. Eric said he had one color of each in size 56 and 53 left. either size worked but I ultimately decided on the 56. I ordered my wife a she devil at the same time.
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04-26-22, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 52telecaster
When in doubt I always go larger. It just feels better to me.
04-26-22, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by heytchap
it won’t ship for another 1-3 moths, so currently unknown! But I suspect I’ll like it just fine. I took all of my bikes for rides and decided that I definitely prefer a more compact bikes, so it looks like I’ll be putting a 56 on the market soon.
Handsome made this bike last about 10 years ago, but the run was very limited. I read a few impressions and reviews here and there, and they were all exceedingly positive. I don’t have any concerns about the quality of the bike or the ride and I think that you’d likely be happy as well.
tbh, I didn’t really want to buy another bike, but I came to realize that I’d have regretted missing an opportunity to own a bike like this if I’d skipped the chance. I have been hunting for a 53 XO for years now, so this is as good as it gets and I’m perfectly okay with that.
Handsome also made a 700c variant, the Devil, which is similar if you’re seeking reviews.
Handsome made this bike last about 10 years ago, but the run was very limited. I read a few impressions and reviews here and there, and they were all exceedingly positive. I don’t have any concerns about the quality of the bike or the ride and I think that you’d likely be happy as well.
tbh, I didn’t really want to buy another bike, but I came to realize that I’d have regretted missing an opportunity to own a bike like this if I’d skipped the chance. I have been hunting for a 53 XO for years now, so this is as good as it gets and I’m perfectly okay with that.
Handsome also made a 700c variant, the Devil, which is similar if you’re seeking reviews.
so orange it was. I was having a hard time deciding between 1x11 and 2x10 but finally decided on the the 1x11.
04-26-22, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
I took the plunge and ordered an orange one. Eric said he had one color of each in size 56 and 53 left. either size worked but I ultimately decided on the 56. I ordered my wife a she devil at the same time.
did you do 1x11 or 2x10?
Did Eric give you a ship date?
04-26-22, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by heytchap
you took a deep plunge!!! I hope you’re happy with your choice. The SheDevil is also based on the XO, so you’ll have equally awesome rides.
did you do 1x11 or 2x10?
Did Eric give you a ship date?
did you do 1x11 or 2x10?
Did Eric give you a ship date?
05-05-22, 03:52 PM
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Handsome's face book page has been updated today to say these have shipped. has a photo of the purple one and it looks pretty dang nice. I ordered an Orange but that purple will look great built up.
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05-08-22, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
Handsome's face book page has been updated today to say these have shipped. has a photo of the purple one and it looks pretty dang nice. I ordered an Orange but that purple will look great built up.
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05-08-22, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by chefdurfee
My understanding was that they shipped from Taiwan a while ago, but have been sitting on a boat somewhere, unable to be offloaded. Either way, the photos are great, and I can't wait to get mine!
05-15-22, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
what color did you get?
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Originally Posted by chefdurfee
Well, purple IS my favorite color....but the "tusk" is so understated, classy and sophisticated, it was hard to choose. In the end, I went with the classic pumpkin - everybody knows orange is the fastest color for a bicycle! Last year when I had some free time, I made some chocolate bonbons and shared with Jesse and Eric
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Originally Posted by chefdurfee
My understanding was that they shipped from Taiwan a while ago, but have been sitting on a boat somewhere, unable to be offloaded. Either way, the photos are great, and I can't wait to get mine!
