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03-30-06, 09:53 AM
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03-30-06, 10:04 AM
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Oh, ****. That's nice. Can I order a Vanilla top-tube protector?
03-30-06, 10:23 AM
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I wonder if we'll ever see one scratched, used, locked to a post with a fender and spoke cards on the streets of some big city.
03-30-06, 10:41 AM
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10 years from now in portland....
03-30-06, 10:49 AM
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Revolting. I just threw up a little in my mouth. Doesn't Sacha know how to tig weld? WTF?
03-30-06, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by colinm
I wonder if we'll ever see one scratched, used, locked to a post with a fender and spoke cards on the streets of some big city.
where do you ride a bike like that? a bike trail? but i wouldnt ride that bike on a limestone trail, the chain would get a messed up, and the frame dirty..
03-30-06, 11:08 AM
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Personally, I think the integrated bar/stem deal looks a little funky. Like, in a bad way.
03-30-06, 11:12 AM
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That thing is luscious! I want to lick it!
Vanillas are usually a bit over the top for me, and I'll never understand integrated stem/bars, but they are all gorgeous.
Vanillas are usually a bit over the top for me, and I'll never understand integrated stem/bars, but they are all gorgeous.
03-30-06, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKMARKET
yea for real..
where do you ride a bike like that? a bike trail? but i wouldnt ride that bike on a limestone trail, the chain would get a messed up, and the frame dirty..
where do you ride a bike like that? a bike trail? but i wouldnt ride that bike on a limestone trail, the chain would get a messed up, and the frame dirty..
03-30-06, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by colinm
I wonder if we'll ever see one scratched, used, locked to a post with a fender and spoke cards on the streets of some big city.
A bike like that is gorgeous new, but a bit TOO gorgeous. I know I'd have a problem putting the first scratch on one if I owned it, but once it was broken in and showing signs of wear I think I would love it even more. I wouldn't have to feel so bad about riding it like a bicycle, and I could just enjoy it.
03-30-06, 11:25 AM
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i think i saw that frame at NAHBS - yeah it was pretty.
03-30-06, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by No_Minkah
Revolting. I just threw up a little in my mouth. Doesn't Sacha know how to tig weld? WTF?
There's a photo that a few people have seen -- it was from last year's Monstertrack during the swap meet I believe and I can't seem to find it but it's a famous photo of sorts of a cream Vanilla that was really beat up - paint scratched, etc. It was beautiful. I think the hub was even a Chub.
03-30-06, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mattface
I imagine MOST Vanillas lead a pampered life, and don't get ridden like they should, but I'm sure there are some Vanilla owners out there who ride the **** out of them. I know I've seen pics on here of one with some signs of riding on it.
A bike like that is gorgeous new, but a bit TOO gorgeous. I know I'd have a problem putting the first scratch on one if I owned it, but once it was broken in and showing signs of wear I think I would love it even more. I wouldn't have to feel so bad about riding it like a bicycle, and I could just enjoy it.
A bike like that is gorgeous new, but a bit TOO gorgeous. I know I'd have a problem putting the first scratch on one if I owned it, but once it was broken in and showing signs of wear I think I would love it even more. I wouldn't have to feel so bad about riding it like a bicycle, and I could just enjoy it.
03-30-06, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by baxtefer
^ tig? that's a fillet!
Either way, very nice.
03-30-06, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by chicagoamdream
Oh, ****. That's nice. Can I order a Vanilla top-tube protector?
i say we officially turn this into a vanilla appreciation thread.
READY, GO!
03-30-06, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by colinm
I wonder if we'll ever see one scratched, used, locked to a post with a fender and spoke cards on the streets of some big city.
scratched, chipped, all beat up looking. its's awsome.
03-30-06, 12:08 PM
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haha yeah, when i get my circle a first thing i'm gonna do is take a key to it, give it it's first scratch so i won't be such a good and pamper it. thing needs to be worked!
