6 New Langsters
05-17-07, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mcatano
For what?
05-17-07, 04:39 PM
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w.t.f. with the Dolce. Serioulsy. Serioulsy. I got all excited thinking, hey, maybe I'll have some extra cash and I can replace purplebike with a new dolce purple bike but no, they have to make them all swoopy and "feminine" and yellow...yellow...who the hell would ride those bikes? ew.
On topic, I like the Seattle, but if a bunch of those show up on the streets it really takes out all the fun of building up unique bikes.
On topic, I like the Seattle, but if a bunch of those show up on the streets it really takes out all the fun of building up unique bikes.
05-17-07, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CCCCCCC
Oh yeah and is that a blue messenger zen on the london?? are they going to start making colors!!
i noticed this as well. i hope so. that would be superfine.
05-17-07, 06:55 PM
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Holy **** those are some ugly ****ing bikes.
I know people are always saying that fixed gear has
"jumped the shark," but this time I think that they're
right.
I know people are always saying that fixed gear has
"jumped the shark," but this time I think that they're
right.
05-17-07, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by veggiemafia
What does the Boston one have to do with Boston?
Does it say "Yankees Suck" somewhere in the black paint? It should be red and white up front, fading to green, white and orange.
And come with a riot shield?
Does it say "Yankees Suck" somewhere in the black paint? It should be red and white up front, fading to green, white and orange.
And come with a riot shield?
05-17-07, 09:02 PM
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i was told by one of my LBS owners that they were only making 300 of each bike. i think they're pretty lame, but what ever. you know they will sell like hot cakes to those who know nothing about track bikes but really wants one, isn't the story with langsters now?
05-17-07, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by baxtefer
wow. the fenders on the seattle look completely useless.
05-17-07, 09:23 PM
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It looks like in 2008, Specialized is trying to expand Langster to a niche market. I wouldn't rate these Langsters as a "track bike" but more of a casual single speed. I presume that these all have the relaxed geometry of the 2007 base Langster frame. The brakes, longer wheel base and 42 x 16 drive train is testimony that they not meant for the track.
05-17-07, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Igneous Faction
Sugino RD's? That's a leg up over the competition. Still... I'm wary of gimmicks. And compact geometry.
05-18-07, 07:01 AM
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+1
Pure marketing ploy. Looks like the just changed around the bars and colors. Big deal.
Pure marketing ploy. Looks like the just changed around the bars and colors. Big deal.
Originally Posted by Bikkhu
fugly bikes, the lot.
05-18-07, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Slonie
Tricross Single looks sweet!
05-18-07, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CF4L
I like the general idea they are going for, however none of them get me all that excited. It would have been cool if they let people from each of the cities have input into their model. They could have given some more local flavor.
also whats up with NYC being the only one without pedals? are there no pedals in New York?
also whats up with NYC being the only one without pedals? are there no pedals in New York?
05-18-07, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Slonie
Tricross Single looks sweet!
05-18-07, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by scotthorrigan
you know they will sell like hot cakes to those who know nothing about track bikes but really wants one
05-18-07, 07:48 PM
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interesting... i like the langster frame with stock fork because its rather light compared to other bikes out there. however, these paint/part scemes seem to be on par with specialized general design sceme, ie, ********. the female specific frames are downright offensive, and the graphics on their DJ and DH bikes are the worst. this just adds to the list.
05-18-07, 08:49 PM
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Form !> function
I can bet the LBSs are screaming. Instead of 1 Langster of each size, they're expected to stock 1 of each size, in 5 different versions.
I can bet the LBSs are screaming. Instead of 1 Langster of each size, they're expected to stock 1 of each size, in 5 different versions.
05-19-07, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dwainedibbly
Form !> function
I can bet the LBSs are screaming. Instead of 1 Langster of each size, they're expected to stock 1 of each size, in 5 different versions.
I can bet the LBSs are screaming. Instead of 1 Langster of each size, they're expected to stock 1 of each size, in 5 different versions.