Let's see some of your geared bikes 2017
04-25-17, 02:00 PM
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@sheepdog84 That looks like a really fun bike... and I am very fond of the bare steel look of the Firefly.
Though what headset is that? I love the splash of pink.
Edit: I suppose I just should have visited the PedalRoom page for the bike before bothering you with needless questions. I also really like how the headset complements the inside of the fork.
Though what headset is that? I love the splash of pink.
Edit: I suppose I just should have visited the PedalRoom page for the bike before bothering you with needless questions. I also really like how the headset complements the inside of the fork.
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04-25-17, 02:34 PM
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I think the pink distracts from the beautiful, minimalist look of the bike, like putting pinstripes on a Porsche.
Then again, it isn't my Porsche so I'm happy for @sheepdog84 if he likes the bike. It is beautiful. How much does it weigh?
The eggshell finish on the wall is proper too.
-Tim-
Then again, it isn't my Porsche so I'm happy for @sheepdog84 if he likes the bike. It is beautiful. How much does it weigh?
The eggshell finish on the wall is proper too.
-Tim-
04-25-17, 02:44 PM
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I think it is interesting that you see it as pinstripes... I see it as far, far less garish; perhaps I am wrong. To me, it is like a pink steering wheel (I don't know anything about cars): Something that is only noticeable to those who are paying close attention, and therefore a hat-tip to those of us who are paying attention.
No one is ever going to find this bike obnoxious, though bike nerds are certainly going to appreciate such a notable nod in their direction.
No one is ever going to find this bike obnoxious, though bike nerds are certainly going to appreciate such a notable nod in their direction.
04-25-17, 03:26 PM
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@50voltphantom I would have totally gone with a pink seat post collar, but I couldn't find any I liked in the correct size (28.6mm).
I suppose I'd need to get one custom anodized, etc.. unless someone else knows where to source onedifferently. For now, I have a black one on the way, as the silver one bugs me for some reason
I took some time with the build by cleaning all my used parts by hand. I just wanted to keep it simple and not rush anything.
It definitely paid off - best bike I've ever ridden.
@TimothyH, I think it weighs somewhere around 16-17 lbs. but I haven't officially weighed it yet.
Yeah, it's noticeably heavier than the carbon I used to ride, but for my kind of riding, comfort is way more important.
thank you for the kind words @ethet!
I suppose I'd need to get one custom anodized, etc.. unless someone else knows where to source onedifferently. For now, I have a black one on the way, as the silver one bugs me for some reason
I took some time with the build by cleaning all my used parts by hand. I just wanted to keep it simple and not rush anything.
It definitely paid off - best bike I've ever ridden.
@TimothyH, I think it weighs somewhere around 16-17 lbs. but I haven't officially weighed it yet.
Yeah, it's noticeably heavier than the carbon I used to ride, but for my kind of riding, comfort is way more important.
thank you for the kind words @ethet!
04-25-17, 06:22 PM
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@TimothyH, I think it weighs somewhere around 16-17 lbs. but I haven't officially weighed it yet.
Love the "Keep it simple" look. Outstanding. Congratulations.
04-26-17, 06:57 AM
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are the insides of the fork also pink or are my eyes playing tricks on me? great looking bike
04-26-17, 08:55 AM
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04-27-17, 09:02 PM
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04-30-17, 02:50 AM
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I bought this for 7$. Hvz start shosse (Hvz rekord road version) with all original components.
Before overhaul:
After:
Before overhaul:
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04-30-17, 10:19 PM
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[QUOTE=Broctoon;19541782]Old Treks are NOT ugly. The 400 is a low-end model, but all the Trek frames were solid and well built.[/QUOTE
Previous owner did not take good care of it, scrapes along the forks and all over the frame. Totally fine for me cause I won't feel so bad if it falls over
Previous owner did not take good care of it, scrapes along the forks and all over the frame. Totally fine for me cause I won't feel so bad if it falls over
05-03-17, 07:36 PM
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05-03-17, 08:25 PM
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