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It's still a work in progress and I know I'm not going to get a lot of love for the wheels, but I love it and it's a touch more unique than the endless Giant's, Spec's and Trek's out there! Cranks and tires are next on the 'I want to change' list. I also need to add some links to the chain.
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14502835/p5pb14502835.jpg |
Not feelin' that frame at all - weird undulations here and there, that webbing between the seat tube and seat stays... maybe it translates better in person, but it's not doing it from this angle.
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Originally Posted by saskskier
(Post 19439386)
Red Merckx
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Originally Posted by saskskier
(Post 19439386)
It's still a work in progress and I know I'm not going to get a lot of love for the wheels, but I love it and it's a touch more unique than the endless Giant's, Spec's and Trek's out there! Cranks and tires are next on the 'I want to change' list. I also need to add some links to the chain.
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14502835/p5pb14502835.jpg |
Originally Posted by lsberrios1
(Post 19436553)
One of the gumwalls got slashed so put on the tires that came with it. I think I like it.
https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0...be&oe=59611A54 |
Originally Posted by ravenmore
(Post 19439598)
Dear God ****ty pic. Try adjusting the contrast until the darn thing is black will ya? Otherwise hot.
https://scontent-mia1-2.xx.fbcdn.net...0f&oe=592EE695 |
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Originally Posted by cat0020
(Post 19407696)
Back in 1993-94 or so:
Cannondale R4000 http://roadbikeaction.com/wp-content...rbladebike.jpg https://ncache.ilbe.com/files/attach...dcbfa52015.jpg |
Originally Posted by saskskier
(Post 19439386)
It's still a work in progress and I know I'm not going to get a lot of love for the wheels, but I love it and it's a touch more unique than the endless Giant's, Spec's and Trek's out there! Cranks and tires are next on the 'I want to change' list. I also need to add some links to the chain.
https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb14502835/p5pb14502835.jpg |
Originally Posted by zymphad
(Post 19439525)
Have to disagree. That frame is doing nothing for me. I prefer the Trek's and Giants.
Originally Posted by ravenmore
(Post 19439598)
Dear God ****ty pic. Try adjusting the contrast until the darn thing is black will ya? Otherwise hot.
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Originally Posted by lsberrios1
(Post 19436553)
One of the gumwalls got slashed so put on the tires that came with it. I think I like it.
Originally Posted by saskskier
(Post 19439386)
It's still a work in progress and I know I'm not going to get a lot of love for the wheels, but I love it and it's a touch more unique than the endless Giant's, Spec's and Trek's out there! Cranks and tires are next on the 'I want to change' list. I also need to add some links to the chain.
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Originally Posted by kbarch
(Post 19439895)
Have to disagree. While I dislike the wiggly seat stays, I think the Merckx is interesting and inventive - a nice change of pace from the run-of-the-mill. I kinda like the webbed seat stay/seat tube intersection. And while I'm not keen on the giant rims, combined with the bright spokes and their conventional lacing, I'm kinda diggin' the wheels after all.
It's not the camera that makes it look like a lump of coal, it's the finish. Frankly, I think it looks better when it comes out gray. |
Originally Posted by lsberrios1
(Post 19439634)
Sorry if I came across kind of rough. Nice looking ride. |
A bit more conventional than some of the recent posts. Zero miles on it since build, winter continues here. Still playing with saddle/bar position.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...N/IMG_1290.jpg |
Originally Posted by SvenMN
(Post 19440982)
A bit more conventional than some of the recent posts. Zero miles on it since build, winter continues here. Still playing with saddle/bar position.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...N/IMG_1290.jpg -1 for stem length and angle -1 for bar configuration there's potential but now right it grades at a C. |
Originally Posted by redfooj
(Post 19441027)
-1 for that spastic color scheme
-1 for stem length and angle -1 for bar configuration there's potential but now right it grades at a C. |
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try this...
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Originally Posted by SvenMN
(Post 19440982)
A bit more conventional than some of the recent posts. Zero miles on it since build, winter continues here. Still playing with saddle/bar position.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...N/IMG_1290.jpg I never thought it was attractive, but it seems like whenever I see this bike, it's being ridden by some solid, confident, quietly accomplished rider. |
Originally Posted by cycledogg
(Post 19441227)
try this...
-1 those era cranks -1 those era shifters |
Originally Posted by cycledogg
(Post 19441227)
try this...
-1 ugly cranks/chain rings -1 ugly water bottle cages -1 bar angle/hoods look way off I'd rather not try it. |
What's wrong with the handlebar setup? It looks pretty much perfect for that type of handlebar. Shifters could be slightly lower but are within the normal range.
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
(Post 19443232)
-1 ugly stem
-1 ugly cranks/chain rings -1 ugly water bottle cages -1 bar angle/hoods look way off I'd rather not try it. |
Originally Posted by cycledogg
(Post 19445432)
The shifters are at that position for better climbing. Try it, you may find it beneficial.
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Originally Posted by cycledogg
(Post 19441227)
try this...
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
(Post 19445748)
Justify it all you want, it is ugly like that.
I mean, hot is hot and practical is practical... and if one can't be hot because one can't let go of practical, well welcome to normaldom. It's perfectly ok. It's just not hot. |
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