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04-29-14, 02:33 PM
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04-29-14, 02:33 PM
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04-29-14, 04:51 PM
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lol...this is how it used to look. The black bartape tones it down a bit. But as I said, this is my commuter. It's a catchall of old parts before they're sold and I move on to something new. I did the camo bar tape because I knew it would be hideous. To be fair tho, it is rocking some decent components and the ride is nice. I almost bought a rotor crankset for it last week because they were on chainlove for $280, but didn't think the bike was worth it. I acquired the frame when I cracked my first fuji. I will most likely be parting it out at some point, sticking with my EVO for my nice bike, and get a vintage steel something or other for commuting.
04-29-14, 04:59 PM
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lol...this is how it used to look. The black bartape tones it down a bit. But as i said, this is my commuter. It's a catchall of old parts before they're sold and i move on to something new. I did the camo bar tape because i knew it would be hideous. To be fair tho, it is rocking some decent components and the ride is nice. I almost bought a rotor crankset for it last week because they were on chainlove for $280, but didn't think the bike was worth it. I acquired the frame when i cracked my first fuji. I will most likely be parting it out at some point, sticking with my evo for my nice bike, and get a vintage steel something or other for commuting.
04-29-14, 05:31 PM
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How about too simple ?
04-29-14, 06:19 PM
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lol...this is how it used to look. The black bartape tones it down a bit. But as I said, this is my commuter. It's a catchall of old parts before they're sold and I move on to something new. I did the camo bar tape because I knew it would be hideous. To be fair tho, it is rocking some decent components and the ride is nice. I almost bought a rotor crankset for it last week because they were on chainlove for $280, but didn't think the bike was worth it. I acquired the frame when I cracked my first fuji. I will most likely be parting it out at some point, sticking with my EVO for my nice bike, and get a vintage steel something or other for commuting.
04-29-14, 07:56 PM
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it looks plastic. not sure if it is the colour or the single colour.
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04-29-14, 09:19 PM
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I kind of like the camo tape on that bike.
04-29-14, 10:01 PM
Still can't climb
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camo is vile. otherwise, that bike is hot.
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04-29-14, 10:03 PM
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04-29-14, 10:21 PM
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04-29-14, 10:27 PM
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I appreciate the work that went into this, but judging just on looks alone it nice but not hot to me.
Stem and seatpost was too much i think. Adding some sort of black decal would help as well, but if a no logo bike is what you're seeking, you got it.
Stem and seatpost was too much i think. Adding some sort of black decal would help as well, but if a no logo bike is what you're seeking, you got it.
04-29-14, 10:54 PM
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04-29-14, 10:59 PM
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how did a specialized get totally de-logoed?
and for haters of logos, why do you have to have totally plain with no non-logo decoration?
and for haters of logos, why do you have to have totally plain with no non-logo decoration?
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04-30-14, 01:01 AM
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04-30-14, 01:33 AM
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04-30-14, 02:55 AM
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04-30-14, 06:44 AM
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I own the same bike and am partial to the original paint job.
I also love the color you picked.
As others have said, the seatpost and stem was a bit too much, plus it needs other accents on the frame. Doesn't have to be a logo, make it personal if you want.
I say, Not.
I also love the color you picked.
As others have said, the seatpost and stem was a bit too much, plus it needs other accents on the frame. Doesn't have to be a logo, make it personal if you want.
I say, Not.
04-30-14, 06:59 AM
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Nothing simple about the paint job; not as easy as some people might think. Again, job well done.
I also like the painted seat post and stem because it just works and doesn't look like every other black, gloss black, matte black part(s) out on the road.
HOT.
+1. This and the E5 SmartWeld Gloss Black/Multi Keyline.
I also like the painted seat post and stem because it just works and doesn't look like every other black, gloss black, matte black part(s) out on the road.
HOT.
+1. This and the E5 SmartWeld Gloss Black/Multi Keyline.
04-30-14, 07:44 AM
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I would like to see someone photoshop the cranks orange! Might be just enough to make bottom of the bike pop!
04-30-14, 07:48 AM
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I dig the orange specialized but I have to go with Bianchi, I almost want a logo on it somewhere - anything. The all black crankset is freaking me out!
04-30-14, 08:27 AM
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