Hot or Not
09-09-13 | 12:18 PM
#577
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From: Beaverton, OR
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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 | 02:11 PM
#579
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From: CID
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
09-09-13 | 04:24 PM
#580
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From: Kherson, Ukraine
Bikes: Old steel GT's, for touring and commuting
Hot!
09-09-13 | 04:30 PM
#583
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From: SoCal
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
10-01-13 | 12:56 PM
#589
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From: Beaverton, OR
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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
#590
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From: Edmonton, AB
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
#591
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
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 | 01:42 PM
#593
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From: Beaverton, OR
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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
#594
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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From: Philadelphia, PA
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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.
10-01-13 | 02:26 PM
#596
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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From: Philadelphia, PA
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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.
10-01-13 | 02:29 PM
#597
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
Aaron, it's hot because it's so perfectly functional for you.
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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10-01-13 | 02:33 PM
#598
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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From: Philadelphia, PA
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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.
10-01-13 | 02:35 PM
#599
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From: Chicagoland
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock
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 | 04:38 PM
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bill nyecycles
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From: Houston TX