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A Specialized employee's bike on instagram, this has to be the coolest Diverge I've seen yet, fully kitted out. Love the versatility of this bike, it's just as happy on a group ride. Have the same bike, same color, definitely getting gumwall tires for mine.

http://i67.tinypic.com/33be82b.png

cringe.....

vinuneuro

06-13-16 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by redlude97 (Post 18841004)

cringe.....

Since I'm new to cycling, I gotta ask.. I half expected this to be the response from the majority, what makes it cringe worthy?

Nice username. I had a 93 Si 4WS, 97 SH and 98 SH.

TenSpeedV2

06-13-16 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro (Post 18841282)

Since I'm new to cycling, I gotta ask.. I half expected this to be the response from the majority, what makes it cringe worthy?

Gumwall tires, seatpost, all the excess bags on it, bar angle, front rack, bottle cages, bottles. Remove all of that stuff, would look much better. Oh, and the bike is completely in the wrong gear. You never take a picture while it is cross chained. Pretty much everything about this bike is wrong for this thread.

indyfabz

06-13-16 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro (Post 18841282)

Since I'm new to cycling, I gotta ask.. I half expected this to be the response from the majority, what makes it cringe worthy?

Listen. I tour. In fact, I leave tomorrow for an eleven day tour. I don't think I could ever consider a loaded down bike as "hot." And, as mentioned, those sidewalls are ugly. For this thread, it's cringe-worthy. Post it in Touring and it would probably elicit praise from some, but not a "hot."

vinuneuro

06-13-16 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 18841975)

Fair enough. I like gumwall tires but agree that's a bit much.

MadDog1999

06-13-16 12:35 PM

I definitely couldn't consider this bike hot. But it is probably for touring so ya I see why it is like that but it would be much nicer without all the bags.

SpeshulEd

06-13-16 04:04 PM

Typically in this thread, you want to strip your bike so everyone can see the frame and components.

I dig bikepacking tho, so I can appreciate the way a bike looks loaded up, ready for an excursion.

Still not a fan of the chainrings and seatpost however...the bike with the gumwalls and touring gear looks good tho.

Slybry

06-14-16 01:50 PM

...I like it, not race road bike hot, but otherwise for what it is I would say hot. It is showing it in it's cleanest best looking form and I would definitely take another look when passing it on the street.

cycledogg

06-14-16 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gurk700 (Post 18835146)

You don't have to twist my arm to take more photos of it! Actually took one with better lighting and after a much needed wash. I cover it in sweat every day! :)

Here is EVERYTHING:

Frameset : 2015 Felt F1
Headset : FSA NO.38/42
BB : Rotor BB30-24
Groupset : Dura-Ace Di2 9070 (34x50 / 11-28. 172.5mm Cranks)
Wheelset : Enve 3.4 SES Clinchers (DT 240s Hubs)
Stem : 3T ARX II Team Stealth (100mm)
Handlebars : 3T Ergonova Team Stealth (40cm)
Seatpost : 3T Stylus 0 Team Stealth
Saddle : Selle Italia SLR Tekno Flow
Pedals : Look Keo Blade 2 Ti
Power Meter : Stages DuraAce
Bottle Cages : Tune Wassertrager 2.0
Tires : Continental GP 4000s ii 700x25c
Inner Tubes : Continental Supersonic
Handle Bar Tape : Lizard Skins DSP 2.5mm

Weight as you see in photo and above list : 6.66kg

http://i68.tinypic.com/kf1v0o.jpg

Since you list tubes and tape, how about brake shoes and cables?
Simmer Hot

gurk700

06-14-16 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cycledogg (Post 18845165)

Since you list tubes and tape, how about brake shoes and cables?
Simmer Hot

Fair point! :) Enve Brake Shoes and Shimano DuraAce brake cables!

cycledogg

06-14-16 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ljsense (Post 18830822)

http://www.sensecycles.com/resources...C0s870x620.jpg
Merlin Extralight, Zipp 404 tubs glued to Veloflex, 10 speed cassette and downtube shifters. Dura Ace 7400 brake levers, Selle SLR saddle without its leather. 15.24 lbs

Sorry, I just don't dig it. Disgusting bars and brake levers. And a Colnago stem? What thaaaa?

milkbaby

06-14-16 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Maconi (Post 18833631)

Quick picture from the end of a ride. Breaking a few rules (chainring and etc.) but throwing this out there for now. I want to get the new Dura Ace Di2 on it eventually (whenever it finally comes out). Any suggestions?

http://i.imgur.com/snQ1qO0.jpg

The turkey neck seatpost and spacers/upright stem just make it unenjoyable for me. A butterface. :(

milkbaby

06-14-16 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro (Post 18838005)

Without the bags it's not hot, but with the bags it's actually pretty fetching... Sometimes the appropriate dresswear can do wonders. :thumb:

TenGrainBread

06-14-16 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cycledogg (Post 18845179)

Sorry, I just don't dig it. Disgusting bars and brake levers. And a Colnago stem? What thaaaa?

Hey, those brake levers are beautiful! Maybe a bit less out-of-place on a period-correct bike but still beautiful...

1988 Schwinn Paramount (Columbus SLX, made in Waterford, WI):

https://c3.staticflickr.com/2/1580/2...86cb579e_h.jpg

ljsense

06-14-16 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cycledogg (Post 18845179)

Sorry, I just don't dig it. Disgusting bars and brake levers. And a Colnago stem? What thaaaa?

That's a strong reaction. It seems like it got under your skin and made you question what you think of as hot. It's natural to have questions surface that you may feel the need to stamp down.

ljsense

06-14-16 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TenGrainBread (Post 18845260)

That's a beauty

aobenza

06-14-16 05:35 PM

Playing with a new camera so my first instinct was to try shooting my bike... Bit better than my iPhone lol. Also new carbon cages and a slammed stem. (I'll cut the remaining steer tube next week or whenever I get to it)

http://i67.tinypic.com/20p1q4n.jpg

Sy Reene

06-14-16 05:55 PM

something looks funny when the bar drops are even with the top of the tire.

aobenza

06-14-16 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sy Reene (Post 18845564)

something looks funny when the bar drops are even with the top of the tire.

Short head tube + integrated bearing cover + negative 10* stem does that...

bianchi10

06-14-16 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aobenza (Post 18845521)

Shooting bikes can be difficult to find the right angle to shoot at to highlight all its attributes properly. To me, this photo would have turned out better if you/the camera was lower and more profile. Shooting a bike above the top bar can tend to give the bars an odd appearance, as will shooting too low looking up.

Good looking bike though. I'll give it a Hot

aobenza

06-15-16 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 18846021)

I agree Ill try and get some more shots tomorrow

SpeshulEd

06-15-16 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sy Reene (Post 18845564)

something looks funny when the bar drops are even with the top of the tire.

I think that might be the camera angle.

Shooting the bike from a lower angle like was mentioned previous should fix that issue, I believe.

Side note: I dig the bike!

kbarch

06-16-16 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by aobenza (Post 18845521)

Hot.
Despite comments about the bars visual proximity to the wheel, I actually prefer this slightly elevated, naturalistic perspective to the clinical, straight-on view you often see. It's perfectly understandable. In fact, I think it would look VERY odd if the bars didn't have enough drop to come down at least that low.

asindc

06-17-16 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by aobenza (Post 18845521)

Hot.

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06-18-16 11:37 PM

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