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Old 05-23-14, 11:15 AM
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I think this thread still gets more views than the "New & Improved..."

So, I'll post here as well...

Many upgrades recently. I've installed Ultegra 6800, Sugino OX901D crank, Zipp carbon cockpit and post...Selle Italia saddle, Nokon, yada, yada, yada...I gotta lower the hoods a wee bit. I argued with my mech he said, "They're flat here..." but, I want them lower on the hooks by a hash and a half...When it comes to hoods...do it yourself.

You all have my permission to be mean if you'd like, no sunshine up this arse required:

(Oh yeah, chain is on the SMALL ring...THE HORROR!!!! )







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Old 05-23-14, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SumoMuffin

Well "staged" ...
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Old 05-23-14, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RJM
Agreed. that frame looks a size or two too small for the rider.
What about the trek at the top of the page ?
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Old 05-23-14, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by I <3 Robots
I'm sure its an awesome bike and fits you to a T...but this is a thread based purely on the looks of a bike.

Typically there are three criteria that makes a bike "hot".

1. Nice set of wheels...something deep or lightweight shallow ones.
2. Saddle to bar drop
3. Slammed stem...with a minimal bearing cap

If your bike has all three of those criteria...most of the time it will get a hot.

The blue Evo is a shining example of what is universally hot.



Lol...it was in the other H or N thread.
Not everyone liked that evo, in particular the guido chain and loud wheel stickers. But really you need to go to the other HotRNot thread for proper criticism.
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Old 05-23-14, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by martinus
What about the trek at the top of the page ?
I think it is the wrong bike for someone who wants to ride with their handlebars that high.
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Old 05-23-14, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by UnfilteredDregs
I think this thread still gets more views than the "New & Improved..."

So, I'll post here as well...

Many upgrades recently. I've installed Ultegra 6800, Sugino OX901D crank, Zipp carbon cockpit and post...Selle Italia saddle, Nokon, yada, yada, yada...I gotta lower the hoods a wee bit. I argued with my mech he said, "They're flat here..." but, I want them lower on the hooks by a hash and a half...When it comes to hoods...do it yourself.

You all have my permission to be mean if you'd like, no sunshine up this arse required:

(Oh yeah, chain is on the SMALL ring...THE HORROR!!!! )


The cables still kill it. Not.
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Old 05-23-14, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RJM
I think it is the wrong bike for someone who wants to ride with their handlebars that high.
Well, it's not this bad:
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Old 05-23-14, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by marito1507
My recent build, 54cm Soma Smoothie. Please do not bust my balls about the chain/big ring please

I like it ... with some changes :

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Originally Posted by martinus
Well "staged" ...
Didn't you know all the cool kids are riding on roofs now??!
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Friend got a new bike. I told him to fix the saddle and bars already, don't worry.
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Old 05-26-14, 06:09 PM
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Tish's vintage specialized allez epic

No ball busting please this is my wife's vintage speciallized allez epic. Just a little under 20 lbs. zipp carbon bars, spinergy wheels, dura ace derailleur, carbon seat post, cinelli stem, 600 brakes and crank.
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Old 05-26-14, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dtrain
Well, it's not this bad:
But close to this:
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Old 05-27-14, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SumoMuffin


that blue is hot
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Old 05-27-14, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dudemanppl


Friend got a new bike. I told him to fix the saddle and bars already, don't worry.
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Old 05-27-14, 02:33 AM
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Hot hot evo.
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Old 05-27-14, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dudemanppl


Friend got a new bike. I told him to fix the saddle and bars already, don't worry.
what cages are those?

HOT/
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Old 05-27-14, 04:51 AM
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Look like blackburn cambers to me
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Old 05-27-14, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by dudemanppl


Friend got a new bike. I told him to fix the saddle and bars already, don't worry.
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Old 05-27-14, 05:02 PM
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Made a few changes: Selle Italia SLR Carbonio saddle, Look matte carbon cages and have some Look Keo Blade aero pedals on the way so it's almost done at this point...

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Old 05-27-14, 05:57 PM
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Upgraded to 9070 from 7970. Put the white decal LW on it from the Cervelo, because I'm moving the stealth LW to the Type 5. Had the Berk combo covered with leather, I just never get used to the bare carbon.

Type 5 should be here in a couple weeks I'll post when I get it.
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Originally Posted by kansukee
Made a few changes: Selle Italia SLR Carbonio saddle, Look matte carbon cages and have some Look Keo Blade aero pedals on the way so it's almost done at this point...

Very hot
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Old 05-27-14, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dtrain
Well, it's not this bad:
I NEED this bike








like I need a colonoscopy
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Old 05-27-14, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kansukee
Made a few changes: Selle Italia SLR Carbonio saddle, Look matte carbon cages and have some Look Keo Blade aero pedals on the way so it's almost done at this point...
Definitely not mistaking this for one of those open mold frames. Its so different from everything else... I like it. HOT.
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Not the lightest bike out there, but she rides pretty damn nicely.

(Not the best photo either. Quickly snapped this with my phone.)
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