Originally Posted by NameWasTaken (Post 13506273)

AH crap... Ok guys be gentle. I'm a novice with a low budget project (my first bike). Bought this in less than good aesthetic condition so the only things on the bike that are still original are the front and rear derailleurs, the frame (of coarse), and the brakes and bars (new tape). The parts that I bought were a small upgrade from the original parts and as times are hard, I can't buy a high end bike so I had a low budget on the upgrades. Did all of the work myself and made some adjustments with some help from members on this forum. I actually like the older bikes better so I am happy with this one. Well here it goes... "gritting teeth and cowering"

80's Maruishi Roadace 5

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0614.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0620.jpg
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...e/IMG_0624.jpg

Oh yea. No bottle cage because I ride with a hydration pack.

Originally Posted by brian416 (Post 13507447)

My new SL3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Bike/SL32.jpg

Originally Posted by brian416 (Post 13507447)

My new SL3

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Bike/SL32.jpg

Originally Posted by NICK0LI (Post 13507732)

On a FedEx truck somewhere headed to my door....
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=227367

Originally Posted by RB1-luvr (Post 13507690)

forgive... it's posted elsewhere here on BF:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/...1b5162b5_b.jpg

should it have black tape?

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 13507458)

Wooshie's Specialized is like a collection of really hot bits... but, as a whole, it just doesn't work for me.

Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 13508363)

Good call, seeing as the red paint is just covered with black electrical tape and the red bar tape is loosely wrapped over the real tape...smart crowd here!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...lder/003-3.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...er/006-2-1.jpg

Originally Posted by RB1-luvr (Post 13507690)

forgive... it's posted elsewhere here on BF:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/...1b5162b5_b.jpg

should it have black tape?

Originally Posted by ravenmore (Post 13508756)

man - what's up with the specialized love fest today?

Originally Posted by WHOOOSSHHH... (Post 13508363)

Good call, seeing as the red paint is just covered with black electrical tape and the red bar tape is loosely wrapped over the real tape...smart crowd here!

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...lder/003-3.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...er/006-2-1.jpg

Originally Posted by ravenmore (Post 13507446)

This could be hot, but you're gonna get grilled because of how you photographed it. ;) Take all the attachments off the bike. All bags, lights, ect. and then photograph it against an even background in even shade.

Originally Posted by NameWasTaken (Post 13509637)

Thanks for the tip but evidently it's a "not". Wish I had the money to put together a "hot". But I am still learning anyway so thanks again. This reminds me of when I got my first guitar. Some ****ty acoustic off of ebay. After a while I found my self with several thousands of dollars of high end music equipment but it took 5 years. Maybe I can start buying quality bike parts and in 5 years I can put together a "hot".

Originally Posted by RB1-luvr (Post 13507690)

forgive... it's posted elsewhere here on BF:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6111/...1b5162b5_b.jpg

should it have black tape?

Originally Posted by ravenmore (Post 13508756)

man - what's up with the specialized love fest today?

Originally Posted by RB1-luvr (Post 13507690)

should it have black tape?

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 13509673)

Look at some of the quotes above - it's not about cost of the bits, it's about style. Hell, there's this Schwinn Caliente that I sometimes see in my neighborhood and everything just works on this particular bike - saddle-to-bar drop, the rotation of the classic curve bars, lever placement - it all comes together in clean, beautiful lines.

Originally Posted by Terry66 (Post 13510033)

You say that like its a bad thing? :D

Rob...dude that SWORKS with the Zips is one of the nicest bikes I've seen....