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09-09-13, 12:18 PM
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After dissing other's bikes, I figure it is my turn to be on the receiving end. Also, this thread is slipping off the front page. So without further ado, I present, in the most appropriate place for a commuter, my Sirrus:
For extra bonus points, I left indicators of the last time my son spent the day in my office
For extra bonus points, I left indicators of the last time my son spent the day in my office
There's a lot going on around the handlebars. With a good picture of what's there it might add to the bike's hotness. As just a vague jumble it kind of detracts.
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09-09-13, 01:07 PM
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Needs a better background -- too hard to see the bar setup. Probably hot.
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09-09-13, 02:11 PM
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Ahh, those do look short.
09-09-13, 04:24 PM
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After dissing other's bikes, I figure it is my turn to be on the receiving end. Also, this thread is slipping off the front page. So without further ado, I present, in the most appropriate place for a commuter, my Sirrus:
For extra bonus points, I left indicators of the last time my son spent the day in my office
For extra bonus points, I left indicators of the last time my son spent the day in my office
09-13-13, 12:58 AM
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So, how, where and when do we want to start the "Official Commuter version" of the Hot or Not set of rules?
10-01-13, 12:56 PM
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OK, this is a gratuitous attempt to revive the Hot or Not thread and continue spamming pics of my new bike in the process.
Right now it's in CX racing configuration, but I chose this frame specifically because I'll be able to conscript it into commuting duty once race season is over.
Right now it's in CX racing configuration, but I chose this frame specifically because I'll be able to conscript it into commuting duty once race season is over.
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10-01-13, 01:14 PM
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OK, this is a gratuitous attempt to revive the Hot or Not thread and continue spamming pics of my new bike in the process.
Right now it's in CX racing configuration, but I chose this frame specifically because I'll be able to conscript it into commuting duty once race season is over.
Right now it's in CX racing configuration, but I chose this frame specifically because I'll be able to conscript it into commuting duty once race season is over.
10-01-13, 01:21 PM
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If anyone could possibly find this bike hot, it's you folks...featuring a true hodge podge of parts...mostly Deore DX, but with some weird touches throughout. No idea what the fork is (beyond being steel). Specialized stem, Gary bars, cheap-o aluminum post, tektros - V-brakes.
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10-01-13, 01:39 PM
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So I've been unsuccessful in my attempts to get high bars accepted as the aesthetic ideal on the commuter forum?
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10-01-13, 01:42 PM
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If anyone could possibly find this bike hot, it's you folks...featuring a true hodge podge of parts...mostly Deore DX, but with some weird touches throughout. No idea what the fork is (beyond being steel). Specialized stem, Gary bars, cheap-o aluminum post, tektros - V-brakes.
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10-01-13, 02:05 PM
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Thanks - I was very pleased with how that came out. The headbadge is very appropriate given the decals and build.I'd love to put some fork with a fancy, over wrought, crown on it...like a Rivendell...if I could get it at the right price, and if I knew the rake matched. I'd still add huffy transfers.
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It really needs a carbon fork. A carbon huffy fork would be hot.
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10-01-13, 02:26 PM
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Don't think I didn't consider it, but this bike really is a beater and does take abuse (like salty roads in winter). As funny as a CF fork would be, I don't think it would work.
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Aaron, it's hot because it's so perfectly functional for you.
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It really is a terrific bike...not much it can't do with aplomb. It's a weird-o, but it suits my needs very well. The shifting can be a little wonky - in a perfect world I'd change over to a Suntour 7 spd rear hub/freewheel and derailleur - but the replacement costs would go up a lot as well. It's usually not TOO bad and can be tolerated.
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OK, this is a gratuitous attempt to revive the Hot or Not thread and continue spamming pics of my new bike in the process.
Right now it's in CX racing configuration, but I chose this frame specifically because I'll be able to conscript it into commuting duty once race season is over.
Right now it's in CX racing configuration, but I chose this frame specifically because I'll be able to conscript it into commuting duty once race season is over.
