Maximum Bling
12-17-07 | 10:12 AM
#126
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12-17-07 | 10:21 AM
#128
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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?".
12-17-07 | 10:47 AM
#130
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12-17-07 | 12:43 PM
#131
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12-17-07 | 01:02 PM
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That's not gold plated, this is...
https://www.gumtree.com/london/13/17145413.html
That cassette is supposed to be silly light...
https://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=259
https://www.gumtree.com/london/13/17145413.html
That cassette is supposed to be silly light...
https://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=259
12-17-07 | 01:21 PM
#137
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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.
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.
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12-17-07 | 06:28 PM
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12-20-07 | 03:01 PM
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12-20-07 | 09:39 PM
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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.
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.
