http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=518876

nashbar build FTW, aluminum with crabon forks and tapered headset, vuelta alloy 37mm rims, conti grand sport race 25f/28r fsa cranks, 105 RD and shifters, fizik saddle and matching tape. and yes I know the ugly HR monitor watch is still attached to the bars, not glamorous, but functional on a training ride . . .

Nice bike! I like the understated appearance.


I just got a used 2009 BMC SLC01 Pro Machine. Dura Ace cranks and Sram Force drivetrain. A bit older, but its in good shape and I like it. I can't afford a brand new carbon bike.

I've customized it with UCI "World Champion stripes" to make it resemble the BMC bikes that Cadel Evans and Philippe Gilbert rode back then. Thinking of getting white handlebar tape. (Yes it is a very short stem, I have a short upper body unfortunately)

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...973103&thumb=1

First of all, thanks, she's my baby! I'm in the same boat as you, would love to be able to afford the best and lightest but she gets the job done.

Plain black and white looks great on your bike as well. The frame looks nice, I'm not sure I'm sold on the look of modern aero frames for everyday road bikes. I like the accent color bars but . . . is that electrical tape?! :roflmao2:

2011 BMS SLR01 pictured before I installed new cranks (P2Max with Rotor 3d & Praxis Works).

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=518915

havent been near a neighbours garage door to take a snap yet but below is a shot taken inside with new cranks..



http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=518914

You are my soul brother/sister. See sig for details.

Yes it is ;) It looks good though, apart from where it doesn't perfectly blend in with the original paint, you couldn't really tell the difference from a distance.
You would be surprised how hard it is to find those exact colors electrical tape too ;)

seriously, what's with all the gumwalls on this thread?

Just to be clear, this opinion comes from a man who's only bicycle in the last 30 years is a Wal-Mart Denali.

Why do people bother posting thumbnail sized photos in this thread?

Host pics on imgur or flickr please.

Completely unrelated. Doesn't matter what he or she rides or doesn't ride.

The thumbnail represents an attachment. Click it and it will show the larger picture.

new addition - technically gravel/adventure but WTF gravel are still roads...

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bik...761c2_o-XL.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Bik...f0f72_o-XL.jpg

Excellent lines. Great looking bike. the bottle cages keep it from being an absolute HOT for me though. Get some new ones and you'll be there.

I also can't figure out if I think it'll look even better with silver wheels or not. Trying to picture it. I suppose they have to match the crank though, so, I guess black is good...............for now......

Cool. Went with the King bottle cages for functionality...

I think the cages look good. hot

Looks pretty sweet, gc3 - what is it?

Edit: nevermind, found it. The OPEN U.P., if anyone else was curious.

Hot

I know.

The extra click is annoying.

pick up these

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps9my8rsnj.jpg

Cool. Isn't it one of the Cervelo guys?

so hot

Neither is "hot", but I like the paint-less version better.

My local shop just did a similar one.

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/s...psdxhphpbm.jpg
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/s...pssookcugv.jpg

My all around bike a.k.a. my only bike.
http://i.imgur.com/sKLYIBd.jpg

Not a fan of black bikes (even though I own one...I know), but that's hot.