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James1:17 03-07-13 07:50 PM

yes

gc3 03-07-13 11:46 PM


Originally Posted by wrote4luck (Post 15358355)
Is my steel bike hot...

Not to my eyes. Not bad for what looks like a tall bike with classic lines, and also looks very roadworthy. Might be better with a black seatpost, but the contrast between the silver post and the black-to-blue transition throws me off.

cycledogg 03-08-13 07:16 AM


Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 15357820)
So for those who aren't following my "testing new wheels" thread, I just picked up my second demo wheelset today. When i walked into her shop I saw a set of wheels leaning against her work bench and prayed they were not mine to pick up. Sure as crap, they were. I was actually kind of irritated about them being pink. Got them home and put them on my bike. I was surprised that they didn't look AS BAD as I was expecting them to. Not a color I would EVER chose if i were paying for them, but they are just demo's so I am going to ride the crap out of them while i have them! (I was told to throw them in the hot r not thread for a laugh)

I look at it as a win win...Either you love how it still looks and I get a Hot OR you dont like them but cant deny that they are Hot....as in HOT Pink? :thumb:


http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...307_135810.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...307_135832.jpg

Sorry buddy, NOT! :lol: But how do they ride??

Sidney Porter 03-08-13 07:39 AM

Bianchi, be honest if someone else posted that you would give it a "Not" because of the wheels.

bianchi10 03-08-13 07:52 AM


Originally Posted by Sidney Porter (Post 15360044)
Bianchi, be honest if someone else posted that you would give it a "Not" because of the wheels.


Did you even read what i wrote above the pictures little Mrs Sidney porter?

PatrickGSR94 03-08-13 08:59 AM

lol I bet my wife would love it :p But then again she also rides a pink mixte-frame BD bike. :)

SteveFromNY 03-08-13 03:21 PM

new stem/seatpost.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...psd7b8107e.jpg

Ross11 03-08-13 03:31 PM

Some very nice bikes I see are being ruined by saddle bags. Put your stuff in your pockets! It looks better and is easier.

gc3 03-08-13 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by SteveFromNY (Post 15362299)

Hot, and I'm not a Cervelo fan.

Sidney Porter 03-08-13 04:11 PM

The Cervelo is hot. The only thing I don't like is the white pedals. I think that the levers would look better in black than silver but I would not spend the money to change them. I like that you did not go over board with various red, black and white accessories. I like the wheels are not over the top with graphics.The black cages blend in I like that you avoided red or white. Nice job.

The photo has some "hot or not" setup violations: Gearing, tire/valve stem relationship

robbyville 03-08-13 05:05 PM

Bianchi10's C'dale with hot pink wheels - Hot (but you knew that already)
Mercier, I actually like it, maybe not smoking hot, but hot-ish
Cervelo, quite hot, funny that I can't stand the looks of those DA cranks but I own the 9000 series which some see are the ugliest ever.

BoSoxYacht 03-08-13 05:17 PM

[QUOTE=bianchi10;15357820]http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...307_135810.jpgNot Hot

SteveFromNY 03-08-13 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by gc3 (Post 15362389)
Hot, and I'm not a Cervelo fan.


Originally Posted by Sidney Porter (Post 15362536)
The Cervelo is hot. The only thing I don't like is the white pedals. I think that the levers would look better in black than silver but I would not spend the money to change them. I like that you did not go over board with various red, black and white accessories. I like the wheels are not over the top with graphics.The black cages blend in I like that you avoided red or white. Nice job.

The photo has some "hot or not" setup violations: Gearing, tire/valve stem relationship


Originally Posted by Sidney Porter (Post 15362536)
The Cervelo is hot. The only thing I don't like is the white pedals. I think that the levers would look better in black than silver but I would not spend the money to change them. I like that you did not go over board with various red, black and white accessories. I like the wheels are not over the top with graphics.The black cages blend in I like that you avoided red or white. Nice job.

The photo has some "hot or not" setup violations: Gearing, tire/valve stem relationship

thanks guys...and I agree - the DA crank does nothing for the bike aesthetically. I might swap the stem soon as I'm not as low as I'd like. The ritchey is a -6, and I just bought a -8 so I'll test it out.

here's another shot...lined up the wheels.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...psd7b8107e.jpg

cali_axela 03-08-13 06:45 PM

That bright red square logo being slightly offset from the valve stem, and not in the same relative position on both wheels, drives me really crazy for some reason. But that's not something you can change, unless it's a stick or vinyl that's easy to peel off. And that's pretty much the most awkward looking gear combo to leave the chain positioned on for a pic, that one you can do something about.

Vlaam4ever 03-08-13 09:14 PM


Originally Posted by utahp8ntballer (Post 15345107)
Here is the Altamira Team I just picked up Sat. Will take it out on the first ride tomorrow.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j...redit-2140.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X...2145.jpg"

Holy logo. Is that a Fuji? Redo the photo in front of a garage door to tune down the saturation. Looks like a nice bike but a bit over donw with the photshop.

Vlaam4ever 03-08-13 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by SteveFromNY (Post 15362299)

Your wall does not fit your bike, but your bike is awesome. Your apartment is also...

May want to crop the picture above the bike out of the photo to help with OCD crowd on this board.

SteveFromNY 03-08-13 11:05 PM


Originally Posted by Vlaam4ever (Post 15363577)
Your wall does not fit your bike, but your bike is awesome. Your apartment is also...

May want to crop the picture above the bike out of the photo to help with OCD crowd on this board.

Thanks. Here it is cropped, and cali alexa, the wheels definitely line up- it's just the angle of the shot.

Also, the gears happen to have been like that, and I honestly didn't even think about lining that up. I just made sure to get the crank in the right spot, but I'll adjust the gears next time.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...psd7b8107e.jpg

here's my cross bike.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps4c2add51.jpg

jsutkeepspining 03-09-13 06:57 PM

you fools like?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/6y9yzy8y.jpg

bianchi10 03-09-13 07:05 PM

Hot bike, not Hot picture.

Small front ring
pump on top tube
cut that stem
mis matched tires
tires aren't lined up
should have taken bottles out for the picture
should have taken a level picture
should have taken a better picture
should have take picture at more level angle


again, its a hot bike, but picture doesn't do it justice. just because you are out riding, doesn't mean most of the "rules" dont still apply

garysol1 03-09-13 07:09 PM


Originally Posted by jsutkeepspining (Post 15366172)
you fools like?

PM sent...

chaulky61 03-09-13 07:21 PM


Originally Posted by jsutkeepspining (Post 15366172)

Nope....looks like a dog pooping

Edonis13 03-09-13 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by chaulky61 (Post 15366251)
Nope....looks like a dog pooping

now that you mention it...... it totally does!!! :lol:

ILUVUK 03-09-13 07:29 PM


Originally Posted by chaulky61 (Post 15366251)
Nope....looks like a dog pooping

haha...it kind of does, but I still think it's a hot ride.

jsutkeepspining 03-09-13 07:31 PM

i like it..... good on u jsk!

Herbie53 03-09-13 07:38 PM


Originally Posted by jsutkeepspining (Post 15366172)
you fools like?

It needs these wheels.... and to be this color, and less dog poop.

http://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws...0a9f141e_7.jpg


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