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X-LinkedRider 02-27-12 12:15 PM
Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 13904698)
except that this is an actual team bike with a rider who isn't surfing BF from their 9-5 at some retail store.
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.

sbxx1985 02-27-12 12:40 PM
How do you like the 65s?

Originally Posted by primov8 (Post 13902755)

2ndGen 02-27-12 12:50 PM
Originally Posted by X-LinkedRider (Post 13904792)
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.
:lol:

I just totally picked out an occupation from the sky brother! No offense intended!

:D

WhyFi 02-27-12 12:51 PM
Originally Posted by mazdaspeed (Post 13904721)
Nobody cares 2ndgen
+1

rat fink 02-27-12 01:15 PM
Originally Posted by vanno.velo (Post 13902463)
Here's a pic of the final build with the -17 degree stem installed. Well under 6.5kg w/o the computer mounted.

http://i.imgur.com/nLCAV.jpg

First races on it this weekend... I'm psyched!
Best version yet, and still one of my favorite bikes on here. Well done.

P.S. Please ignore 2ndGen's stupid suggestions.

Muffin Man 02-27-12 01:53 PM
Nobody likes my biek :(

triumph.1 02-27-12 02:01 PM
Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 13905258)
Nobody likes my biek :(
Sorry, but I found humor in your reply..............

eippo1 02-27-12 02:20 PM
Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 13905258)
Nobody likes my biek :(
Actually, your bike could be hot, but we can't see enough of it in the picture. Dramatic lighting is fine as long as some part of the bike is lit. Post another pic.

Andy_K 02-27-12 02:42 PM
Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 13903069)
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.

Jandro 02-27-12 04:31 PM
Originally Posted by primov8 (Post 13902755)
HOT.


My latest build and addition to this thread, the 2012 S5
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6...d7f1b7e5_z.jpg
HOT. Also, what garmin mount are you using? I currently have my 800 on the stem, but the brake cables make it annoying.

IcySmooth52 02-27-12 04:42 PM
Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 13903069)
KHS may not get a ton of respect here, but that IS a hot bike. Maybe put tires with white walls would help the black and white scheme balance?

triumph.1 02-27-12 06:09 PM
Originally Posted by IcySmooth52 (Post 13906056)
KHS may not get a ton of respect here, but that IS a hot bike. Maybe put tires with white walls would help the black and white scheme balance?
I think he just needs to shed more light on the subject.

Yaniel 02-27-12 06:30 PM
Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 13904698)
That's the thing. Who decides what's overboard? When a bike has 2 colors? 3? 4 is too much?
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.
It's kind of like with clothing. A pocket square the compliments the tie, but not match it. Same as sneakers should compliment a t-shirt, not match it. Nothing looks sillier than someone wearing a pair of sneakers that matches perfectly with his shirt and his hat. Anyone can buy matching parts, but it takes a real eye to buy parts that compliment. Also the worst part about trying to match the green on that bike is that most parts might be CLOSE but probably not the exact green, which looks even worse. Going back to clothing, it's like wearing the wrong pants with your suit.

FlatSix911 02-27-12 06:30 PM
Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 13903414)
maybe the shoes, but I personally think all that other jazz would be overkill.
Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 13902997)
Suggestions (not that it "needs" any):
Green cable housing or Nokon (alternating...white shifters/green
brakes or vice/versa) and a Green top cap (maybe a Kustom Cap)..
http://www.nexternal.com/icycles/images/14554.jpghttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bicycle-Stem-...Scg~~60_35.JPG
Green chainring bolts and Green Fizik tape..
http://www.loadedusa.com/media/png/c...-kit/green.jpghttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/Fizik-MicroTe...9V0qQ~~_35.JPG
What the hell...just go all the way!
http://www.roadbikeaction.com/imagef...s%2FERGO+3.jpg
Actually, this would be overkill ... :thumb:
http://cyclingcloseouts.com/ebaypics...2508958-01.jpg

IcySmooth52 02-27-12 06:37 PM
Originally Posted by FlatSix911 (Post 13906456)
Actually, this would be overkill ... :thumb:
http://cyclingcloseouts.com/ebaypics...2508958-01.jpg
I wonder why that's at Cycling CLOSEOUTS!?!?!? :thumb:

triumph.1 02-27-12 06:39 PM
Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 13904698)
That's the thing. Who decides what's overboard?
The owner if he or she is smart.

Muffin Man 02-27-12 07:02 PM
Ill post a better pic when I get time today

adriano 02-27-12 07:05 PM
the khs is very hot, but youre in a tough spot following that caad.

primov8 02-27-12 07:16 PM
Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 13906009)
HOT. Also, what garmin mount are you using? I currently have my 800 on the stem, but the brake cables make it annoying.
Its a FSA computer mount, purchased on ebay.

2ndGen 02-27-12 08:04 PM
Originally Posted by FlatSix911 (Post 13906456)
Actually, this would be overkill ... :thumb:
http://cyclingcloseouts.com/ebaypics...2508958-01.jpg
Team Replica...Hot or not? :D

http://www.photosgraphein.net/images...persix/001.jpg

http://www.photosgraphein.net/images...persix/002.jpg

antmeeks 02-27-12 08:09 PM
Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 13906828)
I think I just soiled myself...

mbruemmer11d2 02-27-12 08:12 PM
Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 13906828)
Yup I am gonna say that is down right sexy!!!

2ndGen 02-27-12 08:18 PM
Vanno.Velo's crankset/pedals/saddle/seat post clamp would be perfect here.
I'm not one for colored tires, but this bike is nice.
Some will say that those parts would be "too much".
Some will hate it, some will like it.
Again, taste is subjective.

:)

Yaniel 02-27-12 08:20 PM
Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 13906828)
Not, black tires and white bar tape. Then it's hot. Colored tires are always a NOT.

3kmi 02-27-12 08:49 PM
In keeping with the liquigas theme of the last couple pages here's my hi-mod. Since the last time I posted put my black hoods back on and lizard skins 2.5 tape. Sitting at just over 6.2kg as pictured.
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/a...-4047-cf3e.jpg


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