Hot or Not
10-01-13 | 05:05 PM
#604
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,192
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From: Chicagoland
Bikes: Specialized Hardrock
10-02-13 | 05:53 AM
#607
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From: Ithaca, NY
Bikes: Click on the #YOLO
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.
10-02-13 | 05:33 PM
#610
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From: NA
Bikes: NA
Nice shot composition, lugged stealth frame, classic paint color, matching chromed accoutrements, and understated bar wrap is HOT! Points subtracted for saddle angle, unnecessary triple derailleur, and droopy bag. I also don't like leather but that's a political thing so no points subtracted.
Last edited by spare_wheel; 10-02-13 at 05:36 PM.
10-02-13 | 07:01 PM
#611
bill nyecycles
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,333
Likes: 359
From: Houston TX
10-02-13 | 08:07 PM
#612
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 15,946
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
I think my wife's commuter is pretty hot:
10-02-13 | 08:20 PM
#613
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Posts: 984
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From: BFOH
Thanks guys.
@ spare_wheel. Agree about the Jandd bag, probably should have removed it for the pic, but was in bit of a hurry. I'm guessing from your comment about leather you have never ridden a Brooks saddle.
The front derailleur is in fact a double.
Full build:
Frame/fork- Reynolds 531
Headset- Chris King GripNut
STIs- Shimano ST-R700 10 speed
Brakes- Tektro R539 nutted
FD/RD/Chain/12-27 cassette- DA 7800
Crank/BB- DA 7700
Chain rings- 48/38 Stronglight 10/9 speed
Pedals- MKS Tour
Wheels- Mavic Classics Pro SUP
Tires/tubes- Schwalbe
Saddle- Brooks Swift Ti
Seat Post- Thomson
Stem/bars- Nitto
Cages/tape- Bontrager
Cable- Jagwire
@ spare_wheel. Agree about the Jandd bag, probably should have removed it for the pic, but was in bit of a hurry. I'm guessing from your comment about leather you have never ridden a Brooks saddle.
The front derailleur is in fact a double. Full build:
Frame/fork- Reynolds 531
Headset- Chris King GripNut
STIs- Shimano ST-R700 10 speed
Brakes- Tektro R539 nutted
FD/RD/Chain/12-27 cassette- DA 7800
Crank/BB- DA 7700
Chain rings- 48/38 Stronglight 10/9 speed
Pedals- MKS Tour
Wheels- Mavic Classics Pro SUP
Tires/tubes- Schwalbe
Saddle- Brooks Swift Ti
Seat Post- Thomson
Stem/bars- Nitto
Cages/tape- Bontrager
Cable- Jagwire
10-03-13 | 09:31 AM
#616
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 15,946
Likes: 371
From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
That was made by Jen Green who does headbadges and other jewelry (often related to, or featuring, cycling).
https://www.headbadges.com/
She also made these:
https://www.headbadges.com/
She also made these:
10-03-13 | 09:45 AM
#617
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Posts: 4,267
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Thanks guys.
@ spare_wheel. Agree about the Jandd bag, probably should have removed it for the pic, but was in bit of a hurry. I'm guessing from your comment about leather you have never ridden a Brooks saddle. The front derailleur is in fact a double.
Full build:
Frame/fork- Reynolds 531
Headset- Chris King GripNut
STIs- Shimano ST-R700 10 speed
Brakes- Tektro R539 nutted
FD/RD/Chain/12-27 cassette- DA 7800
Crank/BB- DA 7700
Chain rings- 48/38 Stronglight 10/9 speed
Pedals- MKS Tour
Wheels- Mavic Classics Pro SUP
Tires/tubes- Schwalbe
Saddle- Brooks Swift Ti
Seat Post- Thomson
Stem/bars- Nitto
Cages/tape- Bontrager
Cable- Jagwire
@ spare_wheel. Agree about the Jandd bag, probably should have removed it for the pic, but was in bit of a hurry. I'm guessing from your comment about leather you have never ridden a Brooks saddle.
The front derailleur is in fact a double. Full build:
Frame/fork- Reynolds 531
Headset- Chris King GripNut
STIs- Shimano ST-R700 10 speed
Brakes- Tektro R539 nutted
FD/RD/Chain/12-27 cassette- DA 7800
Crank/BB- DA 7700
Chain rings- 48/38 Stronglight 10/9 speed
Pedals- MKS Tour
Wheels- Mavic Classics Pro SUP
Tires/tubes- Schwalbe
Saddle- Brooks Swift Ti
Seat Post- Thomson
Stem/bars- Nitto
Cages/tape- Bontrager
Cable- Jagwire
10-03-13 | 10:04 AM
#619
Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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Posts: 15,946
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
Not well...it's too low and gets blocked by the rack, panniers or not (and 90% she's using at least one pannier). Her primary lighting is helmet mounted Viz 360...but she also uses the blinky clipped to either the bag itself, or her pants. It's mounted there more as a way to store it for when needed. As it sits, it's useless.
10-03-13 | 10:30 AM
#620
always rides with luggage
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: KIGX
Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets
There are some winners in this thread.
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7
10-03-13 | 11:12 AM
#621
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From: Beaverton, OR
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Definitely hot. I don't like the water bottle cages, especially the clamp on one. The bag would be OK if you'd snug it against the saddle a bit. Not much else to complain about.
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10-03-13 | 11:17 AM
#622
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From: BFOH
Not well...it's too low and gets blocked by the rack, panniers or not (and 90% she's using at least one pannier). Her primary lighting is helmet mounted Viz 360...but she also uses the blinky clipped to either the bag itself, or her pants. It's mounted there more as a way to store it for when needed. As it sits, it's useless.
10-03-13 | 11:18 AM
#623
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I don't like the angle of the brake levers, and the angle of the headlight seems off too. The saddle is too chunky and the narrow spot in the seatpost looks worrisome. And are those Biopace rings? I can't abide Biopace rings.
Otherwise, yeah, pretty hot.
Otherwise, yeah, pretty hot.
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10-03-13 | 11:20 AM
#624
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From: BFOH
Thanks. Not really a choice with clamping on an extra water bottle as I often use this bike for century rides. Unfortunately back in the day braze ons for a second water bottle was an option only.