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02-27-12, 08:08 AM
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02-27-12, 08:10 AM
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As well as UCI and Whoosh... Are now on trial for the murder of this thread, which is a damn shame, cause it's all the same people that helped make this thread any good to begin with. (BIKE FORUMS, not Biggest Gas Guzzler, smallest penis, look how many other forums I belong too, and oh yeah-I'm tougher than you forums) This is how credibility is lost in this thread. Not a bike next to a garbage can. But bikes owned by garbage individuals. Stay on topic boys, none of you are acting like men right now. (wkg at least shares this sentiment it sounds like.) Before I am accused of being unpatriotic or something, I am sitting next to two troop coins you couldn't get even if you reached the top of your enlisted service. What we have done in the past doesn't make a difference right now, it's what we do with our present and future that matters. Bicycle talk, retreat to the tough guy, HOG, HD, Gas Guzzler forums to continue this...
In the meantime, that Medici has so much beauty on it kind of covered up with other stuff. Parts of that bike like the drive train/stays look amazing but the wheels, tire and toolbag really ruin the picture for me. 'Should Be' Hot!
In the meantime, that Medici has so much beauty on it kind of covered up with other stuff. Parts of that bike like the drive train/stays look amazing but the wheels, tire and toolbag really ruin the picture for me. 'Should Be' Hot!
What a hypocrite, this is like the KKK calling people racists
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02-27-12, 08:15 AM
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02-27-12, 08:22 AM
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02-27-12, 08:38 AM
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Oh, it goes on white, but the moment it's used, it begins to turn into "other than" white.
Plus, IMO a darker color will anchor down the top of that bike.
Then, the green chainring bolts would be awesome accents to the already green logo
and pedals and break up the black of the Hollowram some like stars in the universe.
Green housing where it meets white frame and white housing where it meets green, classy.
I could see that top cap nicely complimenting the computer and breaking up the black of the stem.
Matter of fact, I saw a nice two-tone tape job that I though would look nice on this bike too.
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But of course, this is all my personal opinion.
Plus, all the upgrades could be lighter and stronger.
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02-27-12, 09:10 AM
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^^^ No, that's not tacky, at all.
02-27-12, 09:19 AM
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See, I see the bike as unbalanced. First of all, there's no such thing as White tape.
Oh, it goes on white, but the moment it's used, it begins to turn into "other than" white.
Plus, IMO a darker color will anchor down the top of that bike.
Then, the green chainring bolts would be awesome accents to the already green logo
and pedals and break up the black of the Hollowram some like stars in the universe.
Green housing where it meets white frame and white housing where it meets green, classy.
I could see that top cap nicely complimenting the computer and breaking up the black of the stem.
Matter of fact, I saw a nice two-tone tape job that I though would look nice on this bike too.
Link
But of course, this is all my personal opinion.
Plus, all the upgrades could be lighter and stronger.
Oh, it goes on white, but the moment it's used, it begins to turn into "other than" white.
Plus, IMO a darker color will anchor down the top of that bike.
Then, the green chainring bolts would be awesome accents to the already green logo
and pedals and break up the black of the Hollowram some like stars in the universe.
Green housing where it meets white frame and white housing where it meets green, classy.
I could see that top cap nicely complimenting the computer and breaking up the black of the stem.
Matter of fact, I saw a nice two-tone tape job that I though would look nice on this bike too.
Link
But of course, this is all my personal opinion.
Plus, all the upgrades could be lighter and stronger.
02-27-12, 09:30 AM
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The fact that there are two different greens is bothering me.
02-27-12, 10:34 AM
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See, I see the bike as unbalanced. First of all, there's no such thing as White tape.
Oh, it goes on white, but the moment it's used, it begins to turn into "other than" white.
Plus, IMO a darker color will anchor down the top of that bike.
Then, the green chainring bolts would be awesome accents to the already green logo
and pedals and break up the black of the Hollowram some like stars in the universe.
Green housing where it meets white frame and white housing where it meets green, classy.
I could see that top cap nicely complimenting the computer and breaking up the black of the stem.
Matter of fact, I saw a nice two-tone tape job that I though would look nice on this bike too.
Link
But of course, this is all my personal opinion.
Plus, all the upgrades could be lighter and stronger.
Oh, it goes on white, but the moment it's used, it begins to turn into "other than" white.
Plus, IMO a darker color will anchor down the top of that bike.
Then, the green chainring bolts would be awesome accents to the already green logo
and pedals and break up the black of the Hollowram some like stars in the universe.
Green housing where it meets white frame and white housing where it meets green, classy.
I could see that top cap nicely complimenting the computer and breaking up the black of the stem.
Matter of fact, I saw a nice two-tone tape job that I though would look nice on this bike too.
Link
But of course, this is all my personal opinion.
Plus, all the upgrades could be lighter and stronger.
Digging into the preschooler's stash.
02-27-12, 10:38 AM
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02-27-12, 11:00 AM
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02-27-12, 11:54 AM
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Of course, I like the bike as is too. If it were mine, I'd add those touches to balance things out.
If I see an obvious patch of one color on a multi-colored bike, I like to see something in that patch
that exists elsewhere on the same bike. Again, a personal preference. It's not wrong to have big
patches of uncoordinated color on a bike.
I agree with you on the overboard statement, but one thing could be done to tone down the other extreme.
Of course, this is all subjective. I like my bikes pretty monochromatic, but I do appreciate some well done
multi-colored bikes.
Like this. Some will say "stem too long", "slammed stem is stupid", "should be in front of a white garage door",
etc...except that this is an actual team bike with a rider who isn't surfing BF from their 9-5 at some retail store.
That ship is funny!
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02-27-12, 12:15 PM
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Hey now. Nothing wrong with retail. We all had jobs as kids and all need jobs now. Not that I have worked for anybody but myself, (And always my clients) for about 5 or more years. Started my business about 10 years ago and have been Full time on it for about 5 years. That being said, a job at an LBS or retail store for some discounts have certainly come and gone.
02-27-12, 12:50 PM
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Hey now. Nothing wrong with retail. We all had jobs as kids and all need jobs now. Not that I have worked for anybody but myself, (And always my clients) for about 5 or more years. Started my business about 10 years ago and have been Full time on it for about 5 years. That being said, a job at an LBS or retail store for some discounts have certainly come and gone.
I just totally picked out an occupation from the sky brother! No offense intended!
02-27-12, 12:51 PM
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02-27-12, 01:15 PM
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P.S. Please ignore 2ndGen's stupid suggestions.
02-27-12, 02:01 PM
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02-27-12, 02:42 PM
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Crank angle looks good. You're in the right gear combination. The stem is properly slammed. I'm not sure that's the right side of the garage door though, and the shadow makes it look like you have two chains.
Oh but the bike.... I like the Alpha Q fork, but the white saddle and tape on a mostly black bike isn't doing it for me.
Not.
Oh but the bike.... I like the Alpha Q fork, but the white saddle and tape on a mostly black bike isn't doing it for me.
Not.
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02-27-12, 04:31 PM
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HOT. Also, what garmin mount are you using? I currently have my 800 on the stem, but the brake cables make it annoying.
02-27-12, 04:42 PM
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02-27-12, 06:09 PM
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