oops, i was talking about this one:

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...%20SL/pic1.jpg

i think the zero degree setup looks better.

and maybe that stem is 17, oh geez, haha.

FYI its a 6 degree flipped and 1 5mm spacer. And it's not even pointed down, it's flat as my saddle.

Looks like my colon threw up.

Ill play.

Didnt have the time to make some decent studio shots. Here she is, mid right. I should've removed the bottles i know.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=240919
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=240920

Raleigh Supercourse:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...2/Raileigh.jpg

Not too sure about the stem...but I still give it a hot!

Here is my German pride and joy.
2010 CUBE AGREE SL
Full Ultegra group
Easton Vista SL wheels replaced with Easton EA 70 wheels
SYNTACE Handle and Stem replaced with Easton EA 70 bar and Deda Zero1 stem
Cube saddle swapped with Ritchie WCS Marathon
Profile Design Legacy Aero Bar for longer rides
Stock without pedals 8.1kg think i managed to lower that with wheels saddle handle bar etc.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u...0/IMG_2870.JPG

Cheers!

now thats a odd frame name.

Nope.

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...ced%20SL/5.jpg

i think this shot doesnt fool my eyes as much. the big headtube and or cone and what appears to be a short stem just throw off the proportions. i like these though:

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/Outdoor1.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...%20Amira/5.jpg

Not hot. Lose the Fred bars, the red tape and lower the stem. To be honest though the groupset colour kind of clashes with the frame.

extremely not hot, but that doesnt mean its not wonderful.

Very nice! how do you like those Williams Wheels? Smoking Hot!

The stealth black version of this bike was $300 more. couldnt afford it :(

Sounds like you are suggesting to go back to basics.. thought i'd try the red tape since the white was impossible to keep clean :( Will probably go for black. this is what it looked like originally. Cant do anything about the groupset :(

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-I...520Love_01.png

It has potential. try fizik microtex bartape. have a lot of colors and the material holds up really well. Mine has lasted me about 5k miles so far and they are still in really good condition. They have a really light grey option that would be an option for you. I wouldn't go black or red with that bike.

If you get black tape, switch to a black saddle. 99.9% of the time saddle and tape should match to earn a 'hot'. Also, don't take anything said on this thread personally. :)

In general I don't think light coloured frames look very good with the dark grey Shimano cranks, but there you go.

The perspective on this shot makes the bike look much more nicely proportioned. I now give it a Cholula rating.

^Great looking bianchi.

The simplicity of the black/white mix on the Foil. HOT.

can I solicit opinions on an upcoming bike build?
i'm getting a custom steel frame. I want it to be timeless and classy, and NOT the same black/red/white that every bike has. There are some really nice blues available, but I'm not sure i want a 100% blue frame.

I'm currently considering the following:
Anthracite Gray Metallic frame
Black carbon fiber fork/stem
White handlebar tape, cables, and decals
Anodized blue (e.g. Chris King) brakes/headset/BB

so, basically, metallic gray with a few dashes of blue.

I also have the option of chroming the chainstays/seatstays/lugs, but i'm leaning against it.

Here is the thread where i've been discussing it so far:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ions-(big-pics)

would it be hot or not?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6...64d0392d_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6...49b3f4c6_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6...945b160c_b.jpg

there is A LOT of branding on that Pinarello! But still HOT

Not. Get road pedals and lose some spacers, then maybe. Also, whilst I like the Thomson post I don't think it suits this bike at all.