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Originally Posted by wanders
(Post 5823242)
I think something similar was uttered by Lindsay Lohan regarding drugs and alcohol as she entered rehab for the 1st time.
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You sure?
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Originally Posted by Zouf
(Post 5823065)
The ultimate test: show the bike to someone who knows nothing about bikes. Nobody will notice an outrageously expensive Ti bike: it looks just like a bike. But a Pinarello with big stickers, deeeep rims with HUGE logos, all color-coordinated - you'll immediately get asked "how much does it cost" and "it must be really light", the 2 desired feedback of true bling. With a bit of luck, you can even get a "can I lift it?".
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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo
(Post 5823080)
but you need white cloth bar tape. The thinner and whiter, the better. Must be pristine. Replaced daily just to keep it white.
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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo
(Post 5823080)
For maximum bling, only Campy carbon Record need apply. (Except for the brakes -- in that case, you need some of those skeleton-looking brakes that cost as much as an entire Dura Ace group.)
http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20...-crankarms.jpg |
I concede the point. I'll alter my statement to: "Campy carbon Record or THAT!"
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You've got to wonder. If it's a gold plated cassette, why do they use a PLASTIC retainer for the packaging?
Cutting corners. Going cheap! |
That's not gold plated, this is...
http://www.gumtree.com/london/13/17145413.html That cassette is supposed to be silly light... http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=259 |
If only they did the titanium nitride finish on a Dura Ace 10-speed! (It doesn't cost much more than a standard Dura Ace cassette!)
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bling is very personal IMO, I try and respect all types of bikes. it doesn't matter what frame the bike is or even the group, as long as I think it looks cool.
I think that Orca with the red pin stripe is cooler than the Price with the Bora's, which most will think is strange. the Prince looks like it's ready for the Daytona 500, just needs a beer logo. |
Originally Posted by Hitchy
(Post 5811546)
Agree....here's one we prepared earlier!....my pride & joy!......although my 486 is a better ride!
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSCN1175-1.jpg |
holy spacers batman!
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Chain might be a lil' to tight.
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Originally Posted by EURO
(Post 5823414)
Get a close family member to hammer a frozen weasel up your flabby a s s h o l e.
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Originally Posted by EURO
(Post 5823414)
Get a close family member to hammer a frozen weasel up your flabby a s s h o l e.
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Originally Posted by EURO
(Post 5823414)
Get a close family member to hammer a frozen weasel up your flabby a s s h o l e.
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"Bling-bling" (usually shortened to "bling") is a hip hop slang term that refers to elaborate, gaudy jewelry and other accouterments, and also to a lifestyle built around excessive spending and ostentation. (Wikipedia)
Webster dictionary: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth; broadly : expensive and ostentatious possessions I think the key word is "ostentatious". And in laymen's terms, I would equate ostentatious to "pretentious." So...I think bling depends on the objects owner. If I'm Lance, owning a 10k bike is not bling - it's functional. If I'm a race car driver, driving a Porsche 911 is not bling. On the other hand, that gold cassette, gold crank, etc....that's certainly bling. |
Stronglight Pulsion Ti cranks on a steel cross bike. What kind of ostentatious a44 hole does that?
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