The "What don't you like about my bike" thread
04-06-09, 01:14 PM
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ahhh faster!
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Are you kidding? That sounds like a ridiculous amount of hassle just to maybe make it look better.
I'll agree, though; that chain ring is the absolute ugly.
Also, it happens to be cheap n' strong, which works for me, being poor n' ....poor.
I'll agree, though; that chain ring is the absolute ugly.
Also, it happens to be cheap n' strong, which works for me, being poor n' ....poor.
04-06-09, 02:49 PM
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My Dawes
Here is my Dawes SST from this winter. I'm trying to decide if I want to put a flat bar on there with some yellow grips. Any comments in general from anyone...
And yes, I know I took the picture from the wrong side... These things just dont pop into my lil head till later ever
And yes, I know I took the picture from the wrong side... These things just dont pop into my lil head till later ever
04-06-09, 03:00 PM
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Dude I think it looks hot! and the TT protector just adds that much more personality to it. I love it
04-06-09, 03:37 PM
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ive actually got a little brother pave.
thanks! it is the cinelli.
it is, but i shot these pictures with a bounced flash and a fairly direct ceiling light.
direct flash (to an extent simulating headlights)
no flash (indoors but similar to daytime ambient)
the more direct the light, the more light is reflected back.
these arent 'the' deep vs, but i understand and fairly agree with your viewpoint. i dislike the font as well, but i am very satisfied with the price and performance.
ive just finished the build on mostly new components.
low spokes have the potential to have a much higher risk of failure especially if the are not well built. for me, a brake is in the works.
the stem and spokes are polarizing, but i like them. at least the stem is more low profile without the cinelli billboarding. the chain as well as other things still need to be tensioned a bit more on this new build. i went with the complete as opposed to the frame because this was a gradual and ongoing process that that i rode as it progressed.
thanks! it is the cinelli.
it is, but i shot these pictures with a bounced flash and a fairly direct ceiling light.
direct flash (to an extent simulating headlights)
no flash (indoors but similar to daytime ambient)
the more direct the light, the more light is reflected back.
these arent 'the' deep vs, but i understand and fairly agree with your viewpoint. i dislike the font as well, but i am very satisfied with the price and performance.
ive just finished the build on mostly new components.
low spokes have the potential to have a much higher risk of failure especially if the are not well built. for me, a brake is in the works.
the stem and spokes are polarizing, but i like them. at least the stem is more low profile without the cinelli billboarding. the chain as well as other things still need to be tensioned a bit more on this new build. i went with the complete as opposed to the frame because this was a gradual and ongoing process that that i rode as it progressed.
little late here-but, how much for the reflective tape and where did you get it?
I know 3M makes some but they want about $125 for them. where you get yours?
04-06-09, 03:50 PM
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the chain was loose, but that was rectified easily. the wheels raise many an eyebrow but are still running strong.
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04-06-09, 03:50 PM
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Don't really have a bike.
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haha i was talking about the picture with lights shining on the brick wall and the left side is a bit lower than the right. yes it was off topic....i dont like the bars though (on your bike).
04-06-09, 04:27 PM
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On yer bike
https://www.identi-tape.com/eng-sr1.html
And at the top you can choose different widths if you fancy.
04-06-09, 04:58 PM
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nothing makes me angrier than hid's in halogen optics. if i could get away with it i'd smash every halogen lamp i see with hid's in it. i'm glad some people are smart enough to retrofit hid optics in place of the halogen lamps.
04-06-09, 05:01 PM
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oh hi haters, my turn, my turn!
******** pedals and clips will be replaced. also thinking of powder coating....
******** pedals and clips will be replaced. also thinking of powder coating....
04-06-09, 05:19 PM
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04-06-09, 06:00 PM
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nah, I dig it.
I actually just put some 3M Diamond grade tape on the back of my helmet.
I cut it with an exacto knife and the silver tape blends in well with the white/silver of the helmet.
looks like it came like that from the factory.
reflective tape is great.
I actually just put some 3M Diamond grade tape on the back of my helmet.
I cut it with an exacto knife and the silver tape blends in well with the white/silver of the helmet.
looks like it came like that from the factory.
reflective tape is great.
04-06-09, 06:10 PM
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I did the same thing with my helmets, no one really notices and it works great.
04-06-09, 07:57 PM
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04-06-09, 08:28 PM
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Looks a little too big for you, but nonetheless its one of the three fuji track pros that i actually like.
04-06-09, 08:31 PM
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Its supposed to be a 58 but for some reason it sits higher then my 58 fuji track lol... i just put everything on but so far it feels good.