Hot r Not
07-20-12, 09:29 AM
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I recently posted pictures of my new Colnago C59Italia. I have owned the bike for a month now and have put nearly 600 miles on the bike (it would be higher mileage, but the Colnago shares riding time with the Bianchi and the Bottecchia).
I recently switched to Campy Eurus wheels and, for a little contrast, I changed the brake hoods from black to white.
What do you guys think? Do the changes make the bike hotter or just the same?
Thanks
NOTE: The second set of pics is a bit crappy because I had to use my cellphone. My kid just borrowed my good camera. I wonder when I will see it again.
Right side with Ambrosio wheels and black brake hoods
Right side with Eurus wheels and white hoods
Left side with Ambrosio wheels and black brake hoods
Left side with Eurus wheels and white hoods
Handlebars with black brake hoods
Handlebars with white brake hoods
I recently switched to Campy Eurus wheels and, for a little contrast, I changed the brake hoods from black to white.
What do you guys think? Do the changes make the bike hotter or just the same?
Thanks
NOTE: The second set of pics is a bit crappy because I had to use my cellphone. My kid just borrowed my good camera. I wonder when I will see it again.
Right side with Ambrosio wheels and black brake hoods
Right side with Eurus wheels and white hoods
Left side with Ambrosio wheels and black brake hoods
Left side with Eurus wheels and white hoods
Handlebars with black brake hoods
Handlebars with white brake hoods
07-20-12, 09:36 AM
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07-20-12, 10:41 AM
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07-20-12, 11:16 AM
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07-20-12, 11:44 AM
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I actually really like this one... but without the daisy pedals and red accents...
07-20-12, 01:27 PM
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07-20-12, 02:55 PM
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Doh!!! Just noticed that too. That must be a joke?!?
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07-20-12, 02:58 PM
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Third Degree Acid Burn followed up with a belly flop into a pool of molten lava HOT!!!
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07-20-12, 05:10 PM
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Just bought a 2004 Litespeed Vortex. Transferred the wheels, saddle, stem, and cages from my other bike. I still need to replace the pedals, but the ones on it haven't been removed in years and they were kicking my ass. I'll eventually replace the saddle with a black one, reduce the stack, and post a proper garage door pic.
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07-20-12, 05:37 PM
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07-20-12, 08:38 PM
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For me it's a tossup between that and that gulf colored CAAD10.
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07-20-12, 09:21 PM
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Bits of Mt Baldy off in the distance. Bike is on the Santa Ana River Trail which is where I put in the bulk of my miles (yes, I ride this thing on a MUP 80% of the time):
07-20-12, 09:31 PM
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Here is the only photo that I have. I bought this bike 21 years ago and gradually upgraded it to almost all Shimano Ultegra. For a big part of its life it would have been considered hot. Unfortunately 2 years ago I crashed and now the bike is about 6" shorter, definitely not hot anymore. Since I have no job now I could not repair it or buy a new one. My father gave me a garage sale Trek that is rideable, but definitely not hot. Fortunately for you guys I have no photos of it.
