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YOJiMBO20 06-20-13 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by BENZ28 (Post 15764544)
Paid under 2k. Its horrible picture quality, but it works. Got fit last month, then jacked up my knee, tomorrow will hopefully be my first full ride since then. Looking forward to being back on it. Since I was down I decided it would be a good time to take her down to the frame and give it a good cleaning. Pic was right after. There is something missing in the pic, curious to see how quick bianchi10 sees it.

http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/...psc9c315a5.jpg

Not

I'm trying to find what's missing, but am too lazy to look too hard for it.

thirdgenbird 06-20-13 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by BENZ28 (Post 15764544)
Paid under 2k. Its horrible picture quality, but it works. Got fit last month, then jacked up my knee, tomorrow will hopefully be my first full ride since then. Looking forward to being back on it. Since I was down I decided it would be a good time to take her down to the frame and give it a good cleaning. Pic was right after. There is something missing in the pic, curious to see how quick bianchi10 sees it.

http://i1338.photobucket.com/albums/...psc9c315a5.jpg


Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 15764579)
Not.

I'd go black tires
black hoods and lower them on bars
Either white saddle to match white bartape OR get black bartape to match the black saddle
Huge stack and high rise stem
Black chainring would help


Bianchi is right on. I don't mind the rings, but black tires, black hoods, and matching saddle/tape would make this hot.

Record 10 with steel spoked eurus wheels is a great combination. :)
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps90915d51.jpg

Standalone 06-20-13 04:40 PM


Originally Posted by YOJiMBO20 (Post 15764212)
This has been hiding for a while. I think a lot of bikes posted in the Hot or Not should try here...

Did you see me mention it today in that thread? This one is a good one to revive, IMO. What's the cost ceiling here?

YOJiMBO20 06-20-13 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by Standalone (Post 15765323)
Did you see me mention it today in that thread? This one is a good one to revive, IMO. What's the cost ceiling here?

Yeah, searched it out and brought it back to life.

I believe it's a $2,000 cap. Trying to remember if my bike qualifies or not.

TomvanHalen 06-20-13 06:10 PM

Sounds fun. This is my bicycle. It has cost me about $850 (but in real English money) to put together. It's made from Columbus Airplane tubing and weighs ~17.2lb as pictured

I'm now selling my Red-equipped LOOK 585 because it seems superfluous.

http://i.imgur.com/MkruT3Fl.jpg

Don't mind the massive steerer erection above the stem. That's going.

What I really want to know is - where should I be posting the serial number and what information I know about the frame to find out who built it?

rjones28 06-20-13 07:05 PM

Hot

bianchi10 06-20-13 10:37 PM

throw on some white hoods and I think it would be close to hot. Doesn't wow me, but its not bad. have always hated thomson setback seatposts.

Nagrom_ 06-20-13 10:45 PM

Just a tad over 2k.

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2012-cann...cm-8419_13.jpg

slowride454 06-20-13 10:52 PM

3 Attachment(s)
Each one is under $2K.

Unfortunately none are hot either.

bianchi10 06-20-13 10:54 PM


Originally Posted by slowride454 (Post 15766392)
Each one is under $2K.

Unfortunately none are hot either.

then why post in the thread?

slowride454 06-20-13 11:01 PM


Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 15766396)
then why post in the thread?

S&M tendencies I guess. Make it hurt.

relnix 06-21-13 01:29 AM

http://i39.tinypic.com/103ergx.jpg
my CAAD 8

bianchi10 06-21-13 06:32 AM

Not.

marito1507 06-21-13 07:47 AM

1994 56cm Pinarello Veneto. Under $1500 as pictured!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5327/9...5cced51ca6.jpg
Untitled by marioalegre, on Flickr

rjones28 06-21-13 07:50 AM

Hot.

TomvanHalen 06-21-13 09:41 AM


Originally Posted by bianchi10 (Post 15766370)
throw on some white hoods and I think it would be close to hot. Doesn't wow me, but its not bad. have always hated thomson setback seatposts.

http://i.imgur.com/8QbeEuql.jpg

Dunno, think it's a bit dull like that. I have a soft spot for colours. There's plenty of red bits floating around on the bike. As for the Thomson, I have it because it can be run reversed. I have a full TT cockpit that I swap out.

Gatorfreak 06-21-13 11:11 AM

1 Attachment(s)
Stock except for saddle and decals/paint removed. Really need to cut the steerer tube. Sorry, I forgot to put the pedals in proper position.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=324715

YOJiMBO20 06-21-13 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by Gatorfreak (Post 15767925)
Stock except for saddle and decals/paint removed. Really need to cut the steerer tube. Sorry, I forgot to put the pedals in proper position.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=324715

It's warm. The bars look horribly uncomfortable.

WhyFi 06-21-13 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by marito1507 (Post 15767146)
1994 56cm Pinarello Veneto. Under $1500 as pictured!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5327/9...5cced51ca6.jpg
Untitled by marioalegre, on Flickr

I like it a lot, but that stem looks out of place.

YOJiMBO20 06-21-13 11:41 AM

Also, I just noticed that your wheels are itchey. Just hope you don't get anything scratchy...

Gatorfreak 06-21-13 11:47 AM


Originally Posted by YOJiMBO20 (Post 15768038)
The bars look horribly uncomfortable.

The angle or the type ("ergo")? My commuter has normal drop bars. Haven't decided which I like better yet.



Originally Posted by YOJiMBO20 (Post 15768045)
Also, I just noticed that your wheels are itchey. Just hope you don't get anything scratchy...

:lol: For those who concern themselves with the brand name on their wheels, I recently went on a group ride of about 20 riders. Not one person noticed my itchey wheels.

bianchi10 06-21-13 12:07 PM


Originally Posted by marito1507 (Post 15767146)
1994 56cm Pinarello Veneto. Under $1500 as pictured!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5327/9...5cced51ca6.jpg
Untitled by marioalegre, on Flickr

I hate -17 deg stems and agree that it looks out of place on this frame


Originally Posted by TomvanHalen (Post 15767572)
http://i.imgur.com/8QbeEuql.jpg

Dunno, think it's a bit dull like that. I have a soft spot for colours. As for the Thomson, I have it because it can be run reversed.

then you shouldn't have purchased a boring frame. Do you ever plan on running that thomson reversed??? considering where you have your saddle position on the seatpost, I dont think you will ever position it reversed. Am I missing something? Doesn't make sense to me why that would be a selling point to someone. If you need a 20deg set back, you wouldn't ever need a -20 degree.


Originally Posted by Gatorfreak (Post 15767925)
Stock except for saddle and decals/paint removed. Really need to cut the steerer tube. Sorry, I forgot to put the pedals in proper position.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=324715

Not

TomvanHalen 06-21-13 12:13 PM

On the contrary, the frame is very exciting. It had a **** paint job so I bead blasted it and now it looks scruffy and fantastic.

Like I said, i have a TT setup
http://i.imgur.com/OUnmwfjl.jpg

RT 06-21-13 12:14 PM

So many slammed stems?

~ $650 assembled

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A.../s800/tux1.jpg

bianchi10 06-21-13 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by TomvanHalen (Post 15768169)
On the contrary, the frame is very exciting. It had a **** paint job so I bead blasted it and now it looks scruffy and fantastic.

Like I said, i have a TT setup
http://i.imgur.com/OUnmwfjl.jpg

Ok, I see your reason for the seatpost. I'm not saying the frame isn't good, because I like it. BUT you said "Dunno, think it's a bit dull like that. I have a soft spot for colours"
A plain silver bike with white saddle and bar tape is not exactly "colorful".


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