Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread
10-26-16, 05:13 PM
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10-28-16, 12:24 PM
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Here is mine.
10-28-16, 03:36 PM
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11-07-16, 04:15 PM
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Been admiring everyone's bikes on this thread for a while. Here's mine. 2014 KHS Flite 747, size 68. She'll never win any beauty contests, but I love her. Described by a riding companion as "not beautiful in the traditional sense, but beautiful in its design and engineering for purpose," (extraordinarily big and tall riders). I tend to agree. She certainly gets plenty of attention and questions on the road and in the shop. And without her, I never would have been able to fall in love with this exquisite sport for which I am singularly ill-suited. 
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11-08-16, 05:06 AM
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What size wheels?
Been admiring everyone's bikes on this thread for a while. Here's mine. 2014 KHS Flite 747, size 68. She'll never win any beauty contests, but I love her. Described by a riding companion as "not beautiful in the traditional sense, but beautifully designed and engineered for its purpose," (extraordinarily big and tall riders). I tend to agree. She certainly gets plenty of attention and questions on the road and in the shop. And without her, I never would have been able to fall in love with this exquisite sport for which I am singularly ill-suited.
Happy rides.
11-08-16, 08:22 AM
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700c on 28mm tires.
Other noteworthy measurements include:
Saddle Height: 89cm
Current Saddle-to-Bar Reach: 91cm
Cranks: 210mm
Frame is Reynolds 520 D/Butted, T/T:38.1, D/T: 40.0, S/T:32.4, Full CrMo fork.
Other noteworthy measurements include:
Saddle Height: 89cm
Current Saddle-to-Bar Reach: 91cm
Cranks: 210mm
Frame is Reynolds 520 D/Butted, T/T:38.1, D/T: 40.0, S/T:32.4, Full CrMo fork.
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11-08-16, 09:19 AM
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You're not the first to say it, and you won't be the last. Nor do I disagree. Options are limited for the 6'10" rider, unless you go full custom, which I wasn't going to do with my first bike. Ugly as she is, I love her. And let's face it, nothing built for me is ever going to be truly pleasing to the eye in terms of traditional cycling aesthetics.
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11-08-16, 10:23 AM
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You're not the first to say it, and you won't be the last. Nor do I disagree. Options are limited for the 6'10" rider, unless you go full custom, which I wasn't going to do with my first bike. Ugly as she is, I love her. And let's face it, nothing built for me is ever going to be truly pleasing to the eye in terms of traditional cycling aesthetics.
11-08-16, 10:32 AM
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No offense taken. I know what it looks like, and I know what I look like on it (a lycra-clad escaped rhinoceros aboard an oddly proportioned trellis of steel toothpicks). Self confidence is key to being a Shaq-sized cyclist.
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11-08-16, 11:30 AM
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As for rhinos on trellises, that's a more substantial image than what I, at 6' and a barrel-chested 225lbs, look like aboard my minivelo, which is a bear on a circus bike!
Oh, and since this is the Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread, and my mini is steel, I guess I can post it:
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11-08-16, 03:04 PM
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I've also been told my slipstream is utterly exquisite...
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11-08-16, 04:31 PM
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I think it looks cool, purpose-built for a tall rider and properly proportioned.
As for rhinos on trellises, that's a more substantial image than what I, at 6' and a barrel-chested 225lbs, look like aboard my minivelo, which is a bear on a circus bike!
Oh, and since this is the Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread, and my mini is steel, I guess I can post it:
As for rhinos on trellises, that's a more substantial image than what I, at 6' and a barrel-chested 225lbs, look like aboard my minivelo, which is a bear on a circus bike!
Oh, and since this is the Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread, and my mini is steel, I guess I can post it:
11-08-16, 04:58 PM
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11-08-16, 05:03 PM
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11-13-16, 07:24 PM
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Been admiring everyone's bikes on this thread for a while. Here's mine. 2014 KHS Flite 747, size 68. She'll never win any beauty contests, but I love her. Described by a riding companion as "not beautiful in the traditional sense, but beautiful in its design and engineering for purpose," (extraordinarily big and tall riders). I tend to agree. She certainly gets plenty of attention and questions on the road and in the shop. And without her, I never would have been able to fall in love with this exquisite sport for which I am singularly ill-suited.
, for large people -------------- he designs frames like no other for the tall people, very nicely laid out. probably one of the better designed bikes for the intended purpose than others for the masses. a friend of mine rides one at 66cm, he loves his as well. flex in only the right places.
11-15-16, 05:48 PM
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I am very excited to report, my custom Bianchi build is nearing completion. Its eye candy I tell you!
Old school-ish Tipo Corsa frameset (the tubeset consists of Bianchi Engineered Chromo-Lite Double Butted, Heat Treated Tubing), and my selection of parts (Veloce group & Potenza brakes). Record hubs, Open Pro CD rims & DT double butted spokes. Deda seatpost & stem, plus Fizik bars.
As this pic shows its just short of completion, but picture the celeste tape, Ti Speedplay pedals and of course proper seat height & stack on the stem. I'm 5'10" so the seatpost wont be near that high.
My kid is building his Masi up, but it will be a week or so behind my bike.
Its a winner in my book! Merry Christmas!
Old school-ish Tipo Corsa frameset (the tubeset consists of Bianchi Engineered Chromo-Lite Double Butted, Heat Treated Tubing), and my selection of parts (Veloce group & Potenza brakes). Record hubs, Open Pro CD rims & DT double butted spokes. Deda seatpost & stem, plus Fizik bars.
As this pic shows its just short of completion, but picture the celeste tape, Ti Speedplay pedals and of course proper seat height & stack on the stem. I'm 5'10" so the seatpost wont be near that high.
My kid is building his Masi up, but it will be a week or so behind my bike.
Its a winner in my book! Merry Christmas!
11-15-16, 06:09 PM
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I am very excited to report, my custom Bianchi build is nearing completion. Its eye candy I tell you!
Old school-ish Tipo Corsa frameset (the tubeset consists of Bianchi Engineered Chromo-Lite Double Butted, Heat Treated Tubing), and my selection of parts (Veloce group & Potenza brakes). Record hubs, Open Pro CD rims & DT double butted spokes. Deda seatpost & stem, plus Fizik bars.
As this pic shows its just short of completion, but picture the celeste tape, Ti Speedplay pedals and of course proper seat height & stack on the stem. I'm 5'10" so the seatpost wont be near that high.
My kid is building his Masi up, but it will be a week or so behind my bike.
Its a winner in my book! Merry Christmas!
Old school-ish Tipo Corsa frameset (the tubeset consists of Bianchi Engineered Chromo-Lite Double Butted, Heat Treated Tubing), and my selection of parts (Veloce group & Potenza brakes). Record hubs, Open Pro CD rims & DT double butted spokes. Deda seatpost & stem, plus Fizik bars.
As this pic shows its just short of completion, but picture the celeste tape, Ti Speedplay pedals and of course proper seat height & stack on the stem. I'm 5'10" so the seatpost wont be near that high.
My kid is building his Masi up, but it will be a week or so behind my bike.
Its a winner in my book! Merry Christmas!
11-15-16, 07:14 PM
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And yes the 1" headset was very hard to come by. It has a FSA cartridge headset in it now. I'll get more details on it...
But what about the rest of it?
11-15-16, 08:34 PM
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Wow, congratulations on the Bianchi build! That's a beauty in my opinion.
I'm sure that will be an incredible ride
I'm sure that will be an incredible ride
I'm looking forward to a nice lively ride.
11-16-16, 08:59 AM
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I thought the Tipo Corsa had more of a level top tube also. This bike is not in my possession yet, so I have yet to go over it.
And yes the 1" headset was very hard to come by. It has a FSA cartridge headset in it now. I'll get more details on it...
But what about the rest of it?
And yes the 1" headset was very hard to come by. It has a FSA cartridge headset in it now. I'll get more details on it...
But what about the rest of it?
11-16-16, 09:16 AM
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I'm glad you're building that up. I have plans to put a white saddle, bar tape, and hoods on a frame that has a similar cream color.
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I think it looks cool, purpose-built for a tall rider and properly proportioned.
As for rhinos on trellises, that's a more substantial image than what I, at 6' and a barrel-chested 225lbs, look like aboard my minivelo, which is a bear on a circus bike!
Oh, and since this is the Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread, and my mini is steel, I guess I can post it:
As for rhinos on trellises, that's a more substantial image than what I, at 6' and a barrel-chested 225lbs, look like aboard my minivelo, which is a bear on a circus bike!
Oh, and since this is the Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread, and my mini is steel, I guess I can post it: