Yum... Must be one hot S2.

This one is hot.

That R3 looks great, and is definitely one of those frames that still looks good as you get into larger sizes.

I have it there just because I don't have a support team to come bail me out if I get a flat. I'm pretty much on my own whenever I'm on my bike.

Did "De Muur" today on my new TT-bike just for the heck of it.

http://i56.tinypic.com/24b3gw5.jpg

32 degrees centigrade here so I'm near dead now :(

Hey! I tested the wetsuit i own in that endless pool, about the time the store opened.

Why thank you.

I've been working for Endure It! for two years now. It's not a bad place to be day in and day out.

My 1999 Trek 5500
http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...627_125148.jpg

Huh, I just noticed I have seen little to no Bianchis in this thread (after looking through the first 36 pages). Is no Bianchi worthy of the grand epithet of "hot"?

You don't need to ask the Hot or Not question.

Maybe Bianchi owners dont care if their bike is hot or not, they just ride.

Keep looking. There are plenty of Bianchis... They are just not all celeste..

ouch! that is hot...as for me, i will be riding a 30 minute criterium this evening with the temp sitting at about 100 degrees F

@Squirrelli: Stickers be gone. New saddle on.
I went with the Fizik Arione per recommendation here and LBS.
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/...0629111417.jpg

Still not. Unless you're an Orlando Magic fan or something.

Better pics would help.

1.) put the bike in a shaded area with an even background (this is why so many people use garage doors.)
2.) put chain in the big ring.
3.) If possible, don't use a cell phone camera.

Scott Speedster S30

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=208636http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=208638http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=208637

Not

1.) saddle nose down.
2.) non drive side pics
3.) green bar tape utterly makes no sense with this build.
4.) no saddle to bar drop
5.) flip it.
6.) Like a bazillion spacers under the stem. Unsafe and also doesn't look cool.

Bike has potential though.

Serious question: Is it really unsafe and why?

Yes. Most manufacturers have a max spacer limit due to the stresses too many spacers put on the fork steerer. It is made worse if you use a longer stem.

Yup, seriously needs a fit. If there has been a fit, then it's the wrong size bike.

I had been playing with the seat angle since the saddle was ruthlessly antagonizing my giblets and was testing out a slight angle downward. I probably just need a better saddle since it seems most reviewers all agree the saddle is painful.

Fair enough. When I get a chance maybe I'll edit the post and append some drive side images.

Since the green bar tape makes the bike look glorious, I'm unsure which part you feel "makes no sense".

Is this really necessary considering it will primarily be a commuting bike and I'm looking for a more upright riding position? The seating position to bar height (excluding the recent tinkering with seat angle) represents the setup I've found most comfortable. Is this not what I should use to dictate the setup?

I'm not sure I understand this comment in conjunction with the statement "Most manufacturers have a max spacer limit due to the stresses too many spacers put on the fork steerer."

The number of spacers on the stem was set by Scott. Are you saying that in this instance, Scott put more spacers on than they had engineered the stem to handle? Other than increased drag and apparently being uncool, is there a reason to remove the spacers provided it's safe to use them? I ask because the bike is primarily going to be a commuting bike and I'd like to maintain the more upright riding position if I can help it.

Nice work man! Did you have to get off the bike somewhere on De Muur? I know I had to riding the RVV. Was awesome though.

Replacement frame is built up. I shall take some pics today for this thread. IDK if it was as hot as it's predecessor, but it's not cracked, and it was free. I think it is kinda hot though.