That bar/lever combo just isn't aesthetically pleasing.

Pee Wee called and he wants his bike back ... actually it's hot! :thumb:

Actually, I also own a red "Pee Wee" bike.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=316123

Frame: Madone 2013 5 Series Frameset 50cm
Headset: FSA Integrated, Carbon Spacers.
Shifters: Dura-Ace 7900
Crankset: Dura-Ace 7900 (53/39)
Stages Power meter - Dura-Ace 7900
Pedals: Speedplay X2
Front derailleur: Dura-Ace 7900
Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace 7900
Brakes: Bontrager Aero Integrated
Cassette: Dura-Ace 7900 (11-28)
Chain: Dura-ace 10Spd
Handlebar: Bontrager XXX Lite
Stem: Bontrager XXX Lite
Seatpost: Trek Integrated System
Saddle: Fizik Arione TRI 2 Carbon/ Carbon rails
Wheelset: Easton EA 90 W/Custom Matched Color Graphics (1625g)
Tires: Schwalbe Ultremo ZX
Bottle cages: RXL Carbon
Computer: Garmin Edge 800

Weight - 15lb 9oz With Pedals, Computer, Power meter, 2 bottle cages.

Sweet little person bike ... :thumb:

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...2&d=1368240028

I'm ready. What should I change?
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2004-spec...-e5-5680_3.jpg

I dont think its anything you should change because you have a nice bike. I think it depends on who is looking at it.

My personal opinion though: I think +/-17 deg stems are ugly. I dislike the aero part of the frame behind the seatpost. With that kind of frame i would want to see the same shape aero seatpost. I usually do not like the aesthetics of shimano cranks, but your crank looks fairly good on this set up.

Not Hot for me but I would give it a second look.

-6 deg stem and slam it. I think the white stripe would look pretty good
And debadge the wheels if you can.

That being said, I like the frame, and I think it has potential.

i really do hate those xlab decals.

i agree on the aero part of the seat stay. if they had made a seatpost with the same aero shape i would be using it instead.

here is how i use to have my setup with +/-6 3t arx team stem but with 3t ergonova pro bars.
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2004-spec...-e5-5680_2.jpg

It pains me to do this, HOT!!!

The dogs do help with my decision. :D

I just can't get past the round seatpost in the aero seat tube. :(

^its been done before by the Thread Starter Himself.

Don't like it on that one either.

Hot!

Thats Better. If you wanted a middle ground You could do a -10 degree

Back in the saddle
 

After a long hiatus, I've finally replaced my 5.2 that was destroyed when I was hit by a vehicle in Sept '11. Some of you may recall the pics I posted back then of the lime green monster. I decided to go with something a bit more conservative this time around. :D

2012 Madone 6 Series P1
SRAM Force Groupo
Stock config - RXL's, etc...
Stem to be flipped (and probably replaced with a 110mm) as I get my chops and condition back up to par.

Loving the bike so far though, figured I'd post a few quick pics to the HRN thread.

http://www.octomac.com/files/Madone6_P1_1.jpg
http://www.octomac.com/files/Madone6_P1_2.jpg
http://www.octomac.com/files/Madone6_P1_3.jpg

I don't think he has any options otherwise, except those ugly ones that flare out to an "aero" shape. I think the problem with the stem is the way Specialized's head tubes extend way past the top tube.

I have heard those are really great frames though.

However, this is the "hot or not" thread. Looks are pretty much all that matter here. Doesn't matter how great of a frame it is. ;)

My wife and daughter don't like my new bike (Infinito). They tell me it's a chick color that even chicks don't like. One of the women where I work told me it looks ok "for a girl's bicycle." I think they're barbarians. I just got the bike, so I still have to remove some spacers, etc., but allowing for that, what say the BF?


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Flip it and slam it. Otherwise, nice Bianchi.

As much as it pains me for a Bianchi/Campa pairing, I'm going to have to say Not.

As for color, Celeste is always awesome. They just don't understand the tradition behind it, like shaving legs which cyclists have been doing longer than women. Celeste is on a level like Rosso Corsa as far as cycling.

I'm a fan of celeste on a Bianchi. Non-cyclists don't get it.

Black bar tape, stem, saddle and seat post would be an improvement IMO

Minion--

I appreciate the bump and the kind words. I'm still not sure I can bring myself to cut the steerer, as it is the original custom steel fork. The crankset, on the other hand, will be replaced as soon as I can get my hands on the right replacement (I'm thinking a 7700 crank to match the rest of the drivetrain).

A couple more photos that highlight details that may have been overlooked:

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/...ps30fef9fb.jpg
Seat cluster - incredible craftsmanship.

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/...ps836a2682.jpg
Bottom Bracket Cluster

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/...psb29d5ba8.jpg
Lousy photo, sweet chainstay

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/...ps502fdc88.jpg

Hardly hot but pretty dang cool.