Another "What don't you like about my bike" thread, anybody?
03-23-14, 08:49 PM
#2651
Fresh Garbage
non drive side
I don't like the tire combo, tarck drops, and the pedals. I like the dirty wall and floor.
I don't like the tire combo, tarck drops, and the pedals. I like the dirty wall and floor.
03-23-14, 08:56 PM
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Ok, but believe me the other side looks exactly the same. Since its not a close up of the crankset, chain or rear wheel set-up ....
I see your point but ...
I see your point but ...
03-23-14, 09:00 PM
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So if it's not a closeup, then the crankset and chain don't exist ? If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it does it make a sound ?
03-23-14, 10:19 PM
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03-24-14, 02:34 PM
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Buying new fork and wheelset on friday. Got this felt carbon fork for $50 but the rake isn't what I want, and the wheels are just some beaters I threw on since my old wheels got ****ed up in a wreck.
03-24-14, 04:04 PM
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Don't apologize, different strokes for different folks. And I never really thought about the drag on the cable cause by the sharp angles, whatever works for you. I still like the bike overall.
03-25-14, 12:46 AM
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As for the bike, I can't say I'm a fan of the colours but she sure looks like a practical steed
03-25-14, 10:16 PM
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Short stem, saddle angle, possibly the pedals (depends on the shoes you are wearing). Awesome bike though! Love the silver.
03-25-14, 10:23 PM
#2664
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saddle and bar angle. I never did find the sweet spot on my Nitto until I used it as a townie bar
03-25-14, 10:34 PM
#2665
Your cog is slipping.
Saddle height/angle (if it were a touch lower you could level it out), zero-setback seatpost with a Brooks, single "fang" brake lever, ****ty half-link chain, dumb tires.
damn half link chains
03-26-14, 07:37 AM
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Pretty hard to hate on something practical and not over the top with colorways. Perhaps the frame is a bit small for you, but otherwise I don't see anything glaringly wrong.
03-26-14, 07:47 AM
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The single brake lever looks kind of funny, and maybe the tires.
Other than that, I think it's a pretty good looking bike.
Other than that, I think it's a pretty good looking bike.
03-26-14, 08:12 AM
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03-26-14, 08:17 AM
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03-26-14, 08:31 AM
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I think we all have (and use) the ability to zoom in..... so all the pics are close ups. It's a hot bike! And you seem to have an eye for photography (a great dirty wall in the background). Seems to me... there are threads here somewhere on how to photograph a bicycle.