My (sorta) New Ride
12-07-05 | 06:31 PM
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King Among Runaways
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From: MKE
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Just wanted to show off my latest.
I know there is a SS/FG Photo sticky, but I don't care.
Anyway, this is my 2004 Pista, fresh from the powder coater.
Custom decals made by Designs By Suzie.
The only thing worth mentioning right now is the wheels.
Front wheel: Bontrager 20h hub laced to Velocity Spartacus rim.
Rear Wheel: Nashbar flip/flop hub laced to Deep V (not pictured).
Lugged, Soma cromo fork.
The rest is stock '04 Pista except seat, pedals and handlebars - it has risers now, but also rocks Nitto B123 drops and bullhorns.
Hope you enjoy.
(Sorry for the crappy pictures. Too dark outside by the time I finished the build)
I know there is a SS/FG Photo sticky, but I don't care.
Anyway, this is my 2004 Pista, fresh from the powder coater.
Custom decals made by Designs By Suzie.
The only thing worth mentioning right now is the wheels.
Front wheel: Bontrager 20h hub laced to Velocity Spartacus rim.
Rear Wheel: Nashbar flip/flop hub laced to Deep V (not pictured).
Lugged, Soma cromo fork.
The rest is stock '04 Pista except seat, pedals and handlebars - it has risers now, but also rocks Nitto B123 drops and bullhorns.
Hope you enjoy.
(Sorry for the crappy pictures. Too dark outside by the time I finished the build)
Last edited by hyperRevue; 12-10-05 at 11:41 AM.
12-07-05 | 06:37 PM
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From: Williston, VT
Bikes: Bridgestone RB-T, Soma Rush, Razesa Racer, ⅔ of a 1983 Holdsworth Professional, Nishiki Riviera Winter Bike
very classy in white. it doesn't look much like a pista (not a good or a bad thing) very unique.
12-07-05 | 06:45 PM
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King Among Runaways
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Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Originally Posted by teiaperigosa
although I wouldn't trust that front wheel (not to say that YOU shouldn't)....very nice bike...
like he said above, doesn't look like a stock bicycle, but rather something unique and cool looking
like he said above, doesn't look like a stock bicycle, but rather something unique and cool looking
My friend bought it complete on ebay for $15 but the original Bontrager rim was bent beyond repair, so I just too the hub off his hands and built it up for fun.
The guys at my LBS assured me it would be fine.
So, we'll just have to wait and see.
12-07-05 | 06:58 PM
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King Among Runaways
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Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Originally Posted by kennethalan
I'll be the first to ask. What brand/model are the risers?
Just old old, generic bars.
I got them from the box-o-handlebars at Ben's Warehouse for $10, then chopped them down to about 16 inches.
Last edited by hyperRevue; 12-07-05 at 09:44 PM.
12-07-05 | 07:02 PM
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From: ~Serenading with sensous soliloquies whilst singing supple sentences that are simultaneously suppling my sonnets with serenity serendipitously.~ -Serendipper
Bikes: Guerciotti Pista-Giant Carbon-Bridgestone300- Batavus Type Champion Road Bike, Specialized Hardrock Commuter, On-One The Gimp (SS Rigid MTB/hit by a truck)- Raleigh Sports 3-speed,Gatsby Scorcher, comming soon...The Penny Farthing Highwheel!
Kudos Hyperrevue! 
A Pista is a blank canvas on wheels. Cheers to you mate.
A Pista is a blank canvas on wheels. Cheers to you mate.
12-07-05 | 07:20 PM
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King Among Runaways
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Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Originally Posted by fullnelson
That's not a stock fork is it? If not, what kind is it?
PS: I have a soft spot for white bikes
PS: I have a soft spot for white bikes
I just remembered that I forgot to add that detail.
The fork is a lugged Soma fork.
12-07-05 | 09:42 PM
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Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista, Cannondale Track, Soma Pake, Schwinn Breeze
Originally Posted by rvabiker
All right, I'm over being bitter with people for posting their bikes in the wrong thread...so can we erase the ss/fg pics thread?
