Sexyest Roadie

[Benji45roadie]

post your uber sexy rodies for all to see
laterz

[MATTY TYLER]

whats up benji ur my bitch, when you getting your STP??

theres my contribution keewee pride

[bighitter]

what do you mean ? are you guys asking people to post their roadies, or their dream road bike ?

[scblack]

Hey? Sexyest Roadie?

It's a contradiction in terms......;)

[nizai]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...

http://www.nikigudex.com/images/mtb72.jpg

[craigb]

im with nizai! nice set of wheels

[LTR]

I like titanium.

[Rider]

This will be my new road bike in a few days. I think it looks pretty good and can't wait to get it.

[Demo Dave]

My '03 Norco CRR 1 (9spd 105 groupset)

& New '06 Avanti Corsa Elite (10sp Ultegra)

[leitch]

wish it was mine....
http://www.londoncyclesport.com/bikes/karls_derosa/bike.jpg

[Home-J]

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2006/bikes/06AllezElite18_Red_Int_l.jpg

This is VERY similar to my my bike but i have 105 cranks and Alex A-Class wheels. Apart from that its the same, I think it looks nice.

[Turner_rider]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...

OT: Is Niki Gudax the Anna Kournikova of the mtbing world?

[Skin]

This is mine ! and I love it ...

The wheels were only on Lend , i have a set Roval's

7.65kg with Race tyres

[Skin]

I also have a Langster ,

Black, Carbon Cranks,Fork,Bar,Stem,seatpost,Fixed 48 x 16t With Brakes...It's the most fun bike to ride that i own !

Pictures coming

[scblack]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...

http://www.nikigudex.com/images/mtb72.jpg
I stand corrected!

[Bodin]

This is mine ! and I love it ...

The wheels were only on Lend , i have a set Roval's

7.65kg with Race tyres

That AND a Langster? Any chance you happen to work for a Specialized dealer? The S-Works is my dream roadie. While I'm saving for one in the meantime, I do all my skinny tyre work on this:

http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=39621

Bit of a classic and the only custom frame I own. Not everyone's cup 'o tea, but I love it all the same.

[rek]

the saddle bag gives it the "bike next door" look, no :p

[arpit]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...

http://www.nikigudex.com/images/mtb72.jpg

ohhhhhhhhhhh! thats fine!! She should start using car valves so she can fill up at the servo tho.

(that good enough for you, dude who didn't like my innuendos? Okay, holding back then I think qualifies me to let loose for another few months) :D

[arpit]

ohhhhhhhhhhh! thats fine!! She should start using car valves so she can fill up at the servo tho.

(that good enough for you, dude who didn't like my innuendos? Okay, holding back then I think qualifies me to let loose for another few months) :D


speaking of which... white nicks...what happens what it startes to rain? :D

I think I've looked and thought about that pic way too long now. back to work.

[scratchy]

Seriously,
How could you go by Baum?

Custom frames made in Australia, out Steel, Ally, Ti. Classic understated graphics and paint jobs so sweet you'll be reaching for you insulin.

www.baumcycles.com
http://www.jbcycles.com.au/products.html

I'd go Ti (or steel)

[THRILLHOUSE]

:rolleyes: Here is my bad boy ;)

[Atomikryder]

some how i can see myself spending money on ma DH rig instead of those tiny wheel peices of shit

[Bodin]

some how i can see myself spending money on ma DH rig instead of those tiny wheel peices of shit

Onya, hero. Not only have you wandered in to the wrong part of the forum like some idiotic lost puppy, but you can't even be bothered to type coherent sentences.

BTW, you'll probably find that a surprisingly large number of the world's top DH riders are out there doing the hard yards on "tiny wheel pieces of shit" to get their fitness up to competitive standards.

A true rider appreciates all forms of the sport. Live and learn matey.

[Grover]

some how i can see myself spending money on ma DH rig instead of those tiny wheel peices of shit

ok, obviously not the thread for you. and by the way, road wheels are actually bigger than those of a mountain bike.

[JohnJohn]

some how i can see myself spending money on ma DH rig instead of those tiny wheel peices of shit

Do us all a favour and spend money on lessons in 'Remedial English' and 'Posting in areas where your ignorance is welcome' eh?

[Beena]

Here's my baby...

http://homepage.mac.com/robinjp/.Pictures/cr1-team-i05-60002.jpg

And I love her... 6.8Kg without pedals, unfortunately the Dura-Ace Pedals I chose to put on push it to 7.08Kg. :(

[Mo]

Do us all a favour and spend money on lessons in 'Remedial English' and 'Posting in areas where your ignorance is welcome' eh?


see how all the roadies get cranky??? :D:D:D:p(wasn't a direct assault at you)

all of those bikes look quite cool. but i dont know about venturing on one of those.

[JohnJohn]

see how all the roadies get cranky??? :D

Nah, I'm cranky anyway. Also grumpy ;)

all of those bikes look quite cool. but i dont know about venturing on one of those.

It's a 'right tool for the job' thing. If you want to get from A to B reasonably quickly, under your own power, and A and B ar more than a few kilometres apart, then a road bike is the fastest tool.

What narks those of us who ride lots of different sorts of bikes is that attitudes like Atomikryder's are always steeped in ignorance. I doubt he's ever even ridden a road bike.

[nizai]

This could be opening a can of worms for this thread, but what sort of road bike would you guys recommend for a cheap work commuter?

At the moment im using my old 04 Yukon, but find its a bit heavy at times (ie ascents).

I was thinking of a flatbar simply from the point of view that its similar in riding position and feel to my xc beast. But that logic could be flawed.

N

[alchemist]

Seriously,
How could you go by Baum?


Only on price. I just couldn't ever see myself spending that much (on a road frame ;) )

The Ristretto is one very sexy machine - the pictures on their web site fail to do it justice

http://www.jbcycles.com.au/images/ristrettopop.jpg

[GrubNut]

This could be opening a can of worms for this thread, but what sort of road bike would you guys recommend for a cheap work commuter?

At the moment im using my old 04 Yukon, but find its a bit heavy at times (ie ascents).

I was thinking of a flatbar simply from the point of view that its similar in riding position and feel to my xc beast. But that logic could be flawed.

N

For a cheap, fast, efficient, fun and low maintainence commuter, try a older road bike with a single speed conversion. Someone's old scratched up 70s or 80s road bike with better quality frame is ideal. Bar choice is very personal, but I like flat bars and bullhorn bars for commuters, as it I find it gives you a more control in traffic and the brakes are more accessable than on drop bars. If running flat bars, you can use old canti levers with your road calipers. I use bullhorns with a bar end lever, but you can use road levers on bullhorns as well. Try and get a good strong secondhand wheelset. I run 36 spokes triple cross, and never had a buckle with 2 years of hard commuting.

Do that and you should be faster than just about every other vehicle on the
road for a few hundred bucks.

[Binaural]

For a cheap, fast, efficient, fun and low maintainence commuter, try a older road bike with a single speed conversion. Someone's old scratched up 70s or 80s road bike with better quality frame is ideal. Bar choice is very personal, but I like flat bars and bullhorn bars for commuters, as it I find it gives you a more control in traffic and the brakes are more accessable than on drop bars. If running flat bars, you can use old canti levers with your road calipers. I use bullhorns with a bar end lever, but you can use road levers on bullhorns as well. Try and get a good strong secondhand wheelset. I run 36 spokes triple cross, and never had a buckle with 2 years of hard commuting.

Do that and you should be faster than just about every other vehicle on the
road for a few hundred bucks.

Flat bars are recommended no matter what style of commuter you ride, they give you much better traffic vision. Remember also that commuters need to be comfortable if you ride them every day, so spend plenty of effort getting the ergonomics right :)

[Oddjob]

Not that I will ever be able to throw a leg over one of these but a Time RXR TT is the sexiest roadie IMO.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2005/tech/news/jun10/test7.jpg

[bazza]

now we are starting to venture into time trial territory hahhahah. that cervello picture above is way ugly. they have a way nicer paint job these days. i think. i hope. hahaha. those Baum bikes are so nice. reminds me of my old reynolds roadie :(. stupid car doors :(.

[dunk]

now we are starting to venture into time trial territory hahhahah.

I was thinking the same thing, I just hope we don't take a jump to triathlon bikes:eek:

[bazza]

I was thinking the same thing, I just hope we don't take a jump to triathlon bikes:eek:

gotta admit there are some pretty bling lookin tt bikes out there though! a lot flasher looking than normal roadies ahhah.

[Bodin]

now we are starting to venture into time trial territory
I was not far off making that point myself, but I thought I'd get shot down for being too pedantic. Nice to know there are others out there that understand the nuances of the non-dirt world.

I've just read the latest edition of "ride" magazine from cover to cover and Phil Liggett's Baum Ristretto sure is purdy, but mind-blowingly expensive. I can't ever see myself paying that much for a frame when you can get a whole bike for the same money that will give you 99% of the performance.

[Mo]

anyone can source a pic of a specialized track bike? the one that got banned because of the superman position?

[dunk]

I've just read the latest edition of "ride" magazine from cover to cover and Phil Liggett's Baum Ristretto sure is purdy, but mind-blowingly expensive.

I agree that is one dame fine looking bike, I also like the Serotta Ottrott, I actually followed a guy around during a road race just to look over his bike while we were racing instead of concentrating on the race at hand:rolleyes: it was a damn nice looking bike. He actually flew to the States to get fitted - too much money.
http://www.serotta.com/images/ottrott_06.jpg

[lance]

No question. Italian, full carbon, full campgy record. Sex on wheels. It's not mine, but i've touched it...!

[treggs]

Toying with the idea of getting one of these bad boys. Kinda retro looking these days, but I like it.

[setonz]

anyone can source a pic of a specialized track bike? the one that got banned because of the superman position?



try doing a search for graeme obree ( think he was the one that started it all) nutter scotsman but an innovator

[bazza]

No question. Italian, full carbon, full campgy record. Sex on wheels. It's not mine, but i've touched it...!

reynolds over carbon for me anyday.

[Sumgy]

Dredging this back to the top because I can.
Colnago Master Olympic frame and fork.
Campagnolo Vento wheelset.
SRAM Rival groupset including cranks.
PPro race seatpost, stem and bars.
White San Marco Island saddle.
White Fizik bar tape.
Campagnolo C Record headset.
No name threaded to threadless converter.
White Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres.
Elite Ciussi bottle cages.
Crank Brothers Quattro pedals.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/trs_album/04072007004.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/trs_album/04072007003.jpg

[mtb1611]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/mtb1611/TCR21.jpg

[DarrenHunt]

Where are all the italians?
The curves of the Pinarello... all of them.

[mtb1611]

Where are all the italians?
The curves of the Pinarello... all of them.

Italians bikes are the sauciest, hands down, no argument there. Unfortunately their cost is extremely prohibitive. I used to have a Colnago that I bought in Andorra when watching the tour in 1997, had an Athena 8-speed ergo groupset, was great, sold it when I bought a house and hadn't ridden for months. When I decided to get back into riding I realised what a stupid move selling it had been, and ended up riding a bastard clunker of a thing (very reliable though) for a few years before buying the Giant TCR2. Although the Colnago had infinitely more cred and desirability, the TCR is a far better bike to ride (especially now that I've removed the silly tumour from the back of the saddle); although it should be, given that it has the advantage of a further 8 years of cycling technology to draw on. Having said that, I have vowed to one day again own a Colnago! Or a Pinarello. Or De Rosa....:D

[Sumgy]

Where are all the italians?


Mine is 2 posts above you.

[Lavalife Junkie]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...

http://www.nikigudex.com/images/mtb72.jpg

leave my girlfriend out of this! ;)

[alchemist]

leave my girlfriend out of this! ;)

Hey lavalife junkie (http://www.lavalife.com.au), how come you're here and she's in Whistler? I'm not sure that stalking makes her your girlfriend. And if you are what are you doing on lavalife? :p

[rhysrhysbaby]

I ride bmx, but can appreciate the good looks of a nice roadbike!
keep the photos coming.

[n plus one]

I've put one of these on my things to do list - True Temper S3 steel - 3.1 lb steel frame :eek:

Though I must admit, if money were no object, I'd be buying a campy equipped Ristretto.

[DaGonz]

Quite a fan of the campeon myself:

http://www.salsacycles.com/images/zoom_campeon.jpg

but this would have to be one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen!

http://www.somafab.com/speedsterplus.html

Cheers
Gonz

[Lavalife Junkie]

Hey lavalife junkie (http://www.lavalife.com.au), how come you're here and she's in Whistler? I'm not sure that stalking makes her your girlfriend. And if you are what are you doing on lavalife? :p

Hey http://www.whistleraccommodation.com Go stay there, and you could like...get her autograph! lol Just stirring. Thanks for the link, but I'm more into bikes. They never get headaches... Or complain when you want to ride. ;)

[n plus one]

Quite a fan of the campeon myself:

http://www.salsacycles.com/images/zoom_campeon.jpg

but this would have to be one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen!

http://www.somafab.com/speedsterplus.html

Cheers
Gonz

I here ya', also SS version:

http://www.somafab.com/delancey.html

[mtb1611]

More into bikes than women.....:confused:

[alchemist]

More into bikes than women.....:confused:

It is a worry http://www.peculiarosities.com/2007/06/man-accused-of-.html

[bazza]

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/images/07_XENITHTEAM.jpg

nothing amazing but i get to ride it so i don't mind :)

just well finished off. can't really knock the parts on it. however i think my dt wheels might go on instead. not keen on breaking one of those spokes or doing a rim.

wouldn't mind going back to a nice steel frame though.

[Dreggsy]

I crashed my roadie approx a month ago.
I managed to pick up this beauty of a frame for a great price
It did have some stikaz on it but i was going sooo fast they came off.

Giant OCR Zero frame dunno which year though. (Alchemist?)
All 105 gear except for the cheap wheels, but they are round and work so im not going to change them unless theres a stupid cheap set going anywhere.

Its mine and i think its hell sexy!!!!!!

[alchemist]

06 frame. It looked much betterer with the stikkaz

[mtb1611]

nothing amazing but i get to ride it so i don't mind :)

just well finished off. can't really knock the parts on it. however i think my dt wheels might go on instead. not keen on breaking one of those spokes or doing a rim.

wouldn't mind going back to a nice steel frame though.

That's a nice looking bike mate, very sharp indeedy.

Alchemist: good, at least I know it's not only me!

[setonz]

The bike goes very well , the only thing holding it back is the Pilot!

[tu plang]

http://www2.trekbikes.com/madone/images/madone_line_up/large/madone69pro.jpg

fast.

http://content.mtbr.com/images/Tradeshow/13/278/prodimg2.jpg

got to build one of those ^^ hot!

I'm not sure what a dream bike for me would be at this stage, but im really keen to get on a 5.9 madone which with a bit of luck might happen.

[thompo]

hooooly theres like 12 spokes on that rig, looks nice for a rodie though i must say.... Don't know how the rims would cope if some fatty got on there.

[aaron01]

Heres my latest edition more for the commute to work & back
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s175/aaronhaycock/2007_0704larger0002.jpg

SERacing Larger

My morning Saturday Coffee ride toy
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s175/aaronhaycock/2003_0101cannondales0002.jpg

Cannondale CAAD8

N+1, this is a fun all-rounder not really a roadie but hardly a MTB either
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s175/aaronhaycock/2006_0424cross0003.jpg

Cannondale Cyclocross

[n plus one]

The bike goes very well , the only thing holding it back is the Pilot!

Rice with pasta, eh?

[Bodin]

im not going to change them unless theres a stupid cheap set going anywhere.

I can help with that. PM me when you've got a few bucks lying around.

[setonz]

Rice with pasta, eh?

Was waiting for someone to come up with that... rest assured that it wont be that way for long.07 Chorus and new wheels on the way:)

[DarrenHunt]

Mine is 2 posts above you.

Hehe, So it is...
On the whole... i thought everyone loved the curves of a nice italian bike.

The french don't do too bad either.

And that new madone... not half bad.

[Mattydv]

My gorgeous shared roadie. Will post up pics of it when it gets back from Austria. For now, you'll have to make do with the pic.

Cervelo R3 upgraded with:
San Marco Rolls Saddle
Zipp 404's.

[n plus one]

Only on price. I just couldn't ever see myself spending that much (on a road frame ;) )

The Ristretto is one very sexy machine - the pictures on their web site fail to do it justice

http://www.jbcycles.com.au/images/ristrettopop.jpg

There we go, fixed. Might as well close this thread here and now. It's all over people, go home to your families, nothing more to see here.

['Ross]

I can never find road bikes as attractive, mainly because fixies are so damn sexy:cool: But this one is ok I guess, Titanium wrapped in carbon fibre.

http://www.bikeloves.com/board_misc/UploadImages/00212-q1.jpg

[n plus one]

That head tube junction makes me feel ill..............

[Pete J]

I can never find road bikes as attractive, mainly because fixies are so damn sexy:cool: But this one is ok I guess, Titanium wrapped in carbon fibre.


That bike reminds of the Simpsons episode where Moe asked the waiter at the fancy restaurant for their most expensive food to be stuffed with their second most expensive. :p

[Carlin]

There is something about going all out on roadies.

Even the most expensive mountain bikes have to be ridden off road so they are fairly industrial. But roadies just have that little more class and minimalism about them.

[nsr077]

Excuse the kitchen reno's going on in the background..

[setonz]

There we go, fixed. Might as well close this thread here and now. It's all over people, go home to your families, nothing more to see here.

Yep i agree...last one out please turn off the lights.

[ratdog]

There we go, fixed. Might as well close this thread here and now. It's all over people, go home to your families, nothing more to see here.


All you need to do now is upgrade to Dura Ace and it would be prefect........

[n plus one]

All you need to do now is upgrade to Dura Ace and it would be prefect........

I think I just threw up in my mouth a bit..........................

[Sumgy]

All you need to do now is upgrade to Dura Ace and it would be prefect........

Post of the day.:rolleyes:

[xc_machine]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...



OOOooooo nice..

i'd go for the TREK equinox 9. Carbon goodness.

Someone i know has one with mavic's UST wheels worth $4000 alone!

[DarrenHunt]

All you need to do now is upgrade to Dura Ace and it would be prefect........

Or Downgrade??

[Bodin]

Or Downgrade??

Ahh, the not-particularly-subtle murmurings of the Campy fan... just cuz it's prettier doesn't mean it works better for everyone, y'know...

But seeing as this thread's about pretty bikes, then I understand that you're talking purely about aesthetic values. ;)

[ratdog]

Could this be the making of a Campag / Shimano war on farkin?!!

I'm with Bodin.

Function over form any day.

Dura ace power!

BTW the Handlebarista.com prologue comp closes in 30 min.
Anyone inetersted in winning a set of race tyres for picking the prologue winner should head over now.

[Matt H]

Tehe, another vote here for dura-ace :p

You don't see to many Chorus rear mechs on dh rigs so umm yeah - it must be crap :p (joke - please don't hurt me campy fan boys)

Although I wouldn't mind getting a leg over the new force stuff... could be interesting.

One for those weird fixie-folk:
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2007/bikes/LNG_SW_Blk_w_White.jpg

[Bodin]

Could this be the making of a Campag / Shimano war on farkin?!!

I know I started it, but I regret it and respectfully request the war moves to a different thread (if it really has to continue - it's only going to be a matter of personal preference and I didn't directly bag Campy - I just said it isn't better for everyone. Yes, I do use DuraAce, but use Campy if that's your thing. F*** it, wear lycra if that's your thing. Oh, hang on, I've been wearing it all day...).

In short, it'd be a pity if the pretty roadie thread became the groupset war thread.

[ratdog]

Tehe, another vote here for dura-ace :p

You don't see to many Chorus rear mechs on dh rigs so umm yeah - it must be crap :p (joke - please don't hurt me campy fan boys)

Although I wouldn't mind getting a leg over the new force stuff... could be interesting.

One for those weird fixie-folk:
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2007/bikes/LNG_SW_Blk_w_White.jpg

That rocks! Is that off the shelf?

[setonz]

yep that is off the shelf... think it is called Langster Pro or similar, very nice looking trackie or commuter if you got the cash.




Someone once told me that Campy wears in....and Shimano just wears out.

[Bike_freak]

Heres my addition - OK - i'll be honest.. not the sexiest bike, far from ti really - but you won't get a better bike for the money! 6.89kg of pure stiffness babeee!!

Note: Forks have been changed since photos - now have Premium + forks which have colour and carbon dropouts:) (which are only 2 weeks old).

[Bodin]

not the sexiest bike, far from it really

I wouldn't say that - many people would love a ride like that and I know many satisfied owners of "Crack'n'fails" that can tell you what a myth the whole "Crack'n'fail" thing is.

Great spec, great ride, good aesthetics. Nothing to complain about there.

[xc_machine]

Heres my addition - OK - i'll be honest.. not the sexiest bike, far from ti really - but you won't get a better bike for the money! 6.89kg of pure stiffness babeee!!



I like it! apart from the large chainring that is.

Great weight also!

[stuartfisherman]

my new ride!
got my new bike last week
its awsome its a new lemond victorie full carbon, bontrager race lite xxx carbon forks bars stem, bottle cages and seat post. cheaper wheels the bontrgaer races because i have a set of swish race wheels allready. its all yellow tires frame bar tape. with ultegra group set. its nice i like it and it rides amazing
have a look on the lemond site its nice if u wont a pic
im in love and been riding it heaps its great my sexiest rodie!

[Skin]

This is my race bike..

It normally has a set of roval Fusee Star wheels for training..

Under 7kg, don't know exactly.

She's fast !

[jasco]

This is my race bike..

It normally has a set of roval Fusee Star wheels for training..

Under 7kg, don't know exactly.

She's fast !

I don't know about the performance difference, but the Dura wheels look way better that the Roval's. I really don't like the look of those wheels. Dura Ace? ......sex

-Garth

[Skin]

I don't know about the performance difference, but the Dura wheels look way better that the Roval's. I really don't like the look of those wheels. Dura Ace? ......sex

-Garth


To be honest, I like the feel of the Rovals better, they are ultra aero, they feel very fast above 35kp/h, only draw back is they are a little weighty..

[dunk]

Heres my addition - OK - i'll be honest.. not the sexiest bike, far from ti really - but you won't get a better bike for the money! 6.89kg of pure stiffness babeee!!

Note: Forks have been changed since photos - now have Premium + forks which have colour and carbon dropouts:) (which are only 2 weeks old).

Nice one Bike Freak, I like my CAAD9 so much I bought another one to ride as a "rain/there's going to be a crash in this race" bike.

[jasco]

To be honest, I like the feel of the Rovals better, they are ultra aero, they feel very fast above 35kp/h, only draw back is they are a little weighty..

fairy nuff :)

As I said I'm just going purely on looks. (ie I'm a poser :P)

-Garth

[Grover]

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4081/dsc03766dd8.jpg

In need of some Campy Bora's or the like to put it into the 'sexiest roadie' league, but I quite like looking at my new toy. 7.2kg as it sits, with a Record Titanium post amongst other things to still go on.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4189/dsc03764ew4.jpg

[ozelise]

My R3 @ just under 7kgs

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/ajing/r3.jpg


http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/ajing/r3a.jpg

[...jim]

Wahhhhh (it's not mine!)

[Oracle]

This is my race bike..

It normally has a set of roval Fusee Star wheels for training..

Under 7kg, don't know exactly.

She's fast !

http://forums.farkin.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=74742


OT: Can someone please explain why some of the top end road bikes (like the one above) have curved top tubes and semi-disc rims? Are there any 'real' benefits to either or are these purely for asthetic reasons? Cheers. :o

[ozelise]

OT: Can someone please explain why some of the top end road bikes (like the one above) have curved top tubes and semi-disc rims? Are there any 'real' benefits to either or is these purely for asthetic reasons? Cheers. :o

Top tube - aesthetics. My old OCR composite had a curved top tube and that isn't exactly high end

Rims - aerodynamic advantage. For clinchers, there is generally a weight disadvantage (eg for climbing), but run tubulars and they are light as.

[ScottD]

Top tube - aesthetics. My old OCR composite had a curved top tube and that isn't exactly high end

Rims - aerodynamic advantage. For clinchers, there is generally a weight disadvantage (eg for climbing), but run tubulars and they are light as.

or a compact frame...

New roadie is here tomorrow....

[Bodin]

Top tube - aesthetics.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, sort of, but not entirely.

Different-shaped tubes do create different riding characteristics, as do different tube fabrication techniques. Generally, a frame-maker manipulates their tubing in order to reach the holy grail of the perfect blend of stiffness and compliance (flex). To be overly brief and general about a complex subject - the stiffness makes it efficient and fast, the compliance makes it comfortable and riders demand the perfect blend of both, so frame makers bend tubes to see what they get.

As for deep rim wheels? Simple - they go faster. When you're able to eliminate weight and cross-winds from the equation, all the stuff I've read about Zipp (http://www.zipp.com/Products/Wheels/tabid/85/List/1/CategoryID/2/Level/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ISBN,ISBN) and Lightweight (http://www.roadcycling.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi/4/909) wheels shows an enormous difference in aerodynamic efficiency. There isn't a single bit of gear on the planet that I envy more than those Lightweight wheels.

[DeanoG]

My skinny tyre machine. With the blight of 'compact' geometry bikes these days, finding a traditional horzontal tt frame in a 63cm size, doesnt leave you with many choices.

Merckx Race & Campy Chorus.

Now has white bar tape, and white fizik arionne.

Taking this bad boy to Europe next year for some proper mountain passes action!

[dunk]

Here's my new roadie, I don't have my scales here, but with race wheels is about 7.1kg from memory.

Cannondale CAAD9 with full Dura Ace
Ritchey WCS seatpost, bars and stem
Training wheels shown
Race wheels are Tune hubs on DT1.1 rims with Sapim CXRAY spokes -nice and light.

[Oracle]

Here's my new roadie, I don't have my scales here, but with race wheels is about 7.1kg from memory.

Nice... but has it got enough stickers? :p

[dunk]

That's the only thing I don't like about it:mad: Unfortunately they're under clearcoat. I'm thinking of removing the Easton stickers off the wheels tonight, and am doing some photoshop on the pics to work out how it will look.

Apart from that the bike is short, light and the best thing, real stiff.

[Grover]

...and the best thing, real stiff.

First ride on my new roadie on the weekend, STIFF!! I've come off a Bianchi Reparto Corsa that I loved, but this new 'dale is in a different league. Don't know if it's the Si cranks or purely the frame but it's amazing.

Cannondale really are the masters of aluminium. They should stop wasting their time with carbon I say, stick to what you're best at. PS. My CAAD7 frame is 16grams heavier than this years Super6 frame in the same size! Why would you bother?

[obsessed]

http://www.saunierduval-prodir.com/cyclingteam/img/downloads/FScott%201280Alta.jpg

My race bike is pretty much exact spec as what is on this bike. Including Nokon cables, SRAM and Cosmic Carbones.

I also train on a Addict but with cheap Velocity wheels for resistance and Ultegra.


Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick.

[dunk]

Cannondale really are the masters of aluminium. They should stop wasting their time with carbon I say, stick to what your best at. PS. My CAAD7 frame is 16grams heavier than this years Super6 frame in the same size! Why would you bother?

My sentiments exactly, my new cannondale is within a about the same total as my older full carbon jobbie, but stiffness where needed is much greater, without too much a penalty in terms of comfort. I did 80k's on rough mix on the weekend and had no problems with comfort. And to be honest I'm not likely to be doing rides of more than 100km any time soon anyway.

[DaGonz]

And to be honest I'm not likely to be doing rides of more than 100km any time soon anyway.

Wusss... ;)

Cheers
Gonz - hoping to get a trip to canberra in this year...

[dunk]

meh, 100 mile rides aren't going to make me faster on the track anytime soon, but this thing will win more sprints than the other bike.

[ScottD]

Got her today. White Arione is on its way and another drink bottle holder. After its first ride dont need any of the spacers so going to cut steerer tube down tonight.

Azzurri Monocoque carbon
Full dura ace
Fulcrum racing 7 wheels

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s46/scottyd12/Photo008.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s46/scottyd12/Photo007.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s46/scottyd12/Photo006.jpg

[Sumgy]

After its first ride dont need any of the spacers so going to cut steerer tube down tonight.

So you are going to have the stem sitting basically on top of the headset/headtube??
Seems a strange set up to me.

Nice bike nonetheless.

[ScottD]

So you are going to have the stem sitting basically on top of the headset/headtube??
Seems a strange set up to me.

Nice bike nonetheless.
if its comfortable dont really car what it looks like but thats the way a bike should be.... ever seen protour bikes?

[bazza]

im still pretty happy to have that jamis at 6.8kg with just an average easton/mavic/fizik mix of parts on it. next years top model is coming with sram and mavic ultimate wheels. that should be interesting.

[Sumgy]

if its comfortable dont really car what it looks like but thats the way a bike should be.... ever seen protour bikes?

Only in pictures.
Why is it the way a bike should be??
When we were riding quill stems we did not jam the stem down as far as we could.
I am not trying to call you out.
I am just trying to understand the thinking behind it.

[tmarsh]

When we were riding quill stems we did not jam the stem down as far as we could.


Er... Speak for yourself. I have always run stems as low as they can go. Stem height is a personal thing. Some people like a low bar, others like a high bar. Generally speaking a lower bar is going to give you a more aero position, but that's obviously no use if your knees are hitting you in the chest when you're in the drops!

It's a horses for courses thing and that's why the stem height is adjustable.

[n plus one]

Only in pictures.
Why is it the way a bike should be??
When we were riding quill stems we did not jam the stem down as far as we could.
I am not trying to call you out.
I am just trying to understand the thinking behind it.

Theory is that if your frame is the right size then the head tube should be the right length without the need for spacers. Me, I got two verterbrae locked up with scar tissue in my lower back, and a severly herniated disc in my neck, so it's spacers and flipped stem franken-bike for me...

[Sumgy]

Theory is that if your frame is the right size then the head tube should be the right length without the need for spacers.

True.
Depending on head angles, seat tube angles, seat tube lengths, TT lengths, stem angles, etc, etc, etc.
Anyway,as I said, nice bike.
If you are happy, that is all that counts.

[ScottD]

I'll only be using the bike for road racing and training now and TT bike will come later in the year for upcoming tri season. Before I rode the size smaller frame and had one do it all bike. Steerer is chopped, feels the goods.

[pedal pusher]

http://forums.farkin.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=75344&stc=1&d=1184756733

its nothing special but it does the job

[aaron01]

my latest edition, 42/16 combo will change to ultgra ss cranks & maybe upgrade the brakes down the track (pardon the pun)
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s175/aaronhaycock/2007_0704larger0001.jpg

[istepinyards]

By Wednesday I will recieve my new Bianchi 1885 running Ultegra
Cant wait havn't ridden more than a block on a raodie in 10 years:eek:

[n plus one]

Vino tribute bike - on my 'new roadie' shortlist - I've decided to blow my budget :D, more to follow as soon as I can get some good images

[Bodin]

Vino tribute bike - on my 'new roadie' shortlist

That's one of the few bikes in this thread that's worthy of the thread's title. Hope you get it. Hope you can ride like Vino. Chicks dig scars.

[n plus one]

That's one of the few bikes in this thread that's worthy of the thread's title. Hope you get it. Hope you can ride like Vino. Chicks dig scars.

Scars - I can do by the boat load. Ride like Vino? That's gunna' take some work....... to say the least :D

[Bodin]

Scars - I can do by the boat load. Ride like Vino? That's gunna' take some work....... to say the least :D

Especially with only one kidney. ;)

[n plus one]

Especially with only one kidney. ;)

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Also on the list of potentials:

[alexb618]

the de rosa idol and the look 595 are imo the hottest road bikes around at the moment

http://www.ichicoblog.com/archives/IdolWhite.jpg
http://www.korinekbikes.cz/foto-novinka/1.jpg

the de rosa time trial bikes are absolutely insane also and i quite like the ridley noah

[Oracle]

the de rosa idol and the look 595 are imo the hottest road bikes around at the moment...

Can't say that the lugged carbon frames do much for me - look rather cheap and ol' skool IMO. Also, why is it some manufactures (e.g. Look and Cannandale) feel the need to slap on a graphic/advertising on every tube/stay? :rolleyes:

In contrast, that de Rosa Idol looks very shmick. Nice, clean, effective use of colour without excessive advertising on the tubes/stays. Love it, definitely deserves a gernsey as 'Sexyest Roadie'. :cool:

[Demo Dave]

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Also on the list of potentials:

What about a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2? Definitely on my list along with a Cervelo Soloist.

[Oracle]

check my roadys out at my pictures kim-joshy in gallery one is two weeks old waited 7 months .happy
Huh? This is not msn!

['Ross]

check my roadys out at my pictures kim-joshy in gallery one is two weeks old waited 7 months .happy

Im assuming your not from Australia? If you know how to use Imageshack or photobucket upload the pics here. We don't know how to access your gallery.

[Mo]

Huh? This is not msn!

that was english to me

[Christo]

Not sure if this is sexy or ugly, it's segly?

Just a concept but I like the idea of the 'cranks' which could potentially be flex-free..

http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/07/20/oryx-the-bike-from-the-future/

http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2007/07/20/oryx2.jpg

http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2007/07/20/oryx.jpg

http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2007/07/20/oryx3.jpg

[Oracle]

Not sure if this is sexy or ugly, it's segly?

Hmmm, tough call. Think I'm going to have to go with segly as well. :p

[Oddjob]

Not sure if this is sexy or ugly, it's segly?


Definitely ugly, probably flexy too.

[Mo]

great concept, i can see a lot of ideas sprouting from that.

[k3n!f]

Hmmm looks sexy to me. I'm not sure what it would be like aerodynamic wise with respect to the rear wheel not being "tucked" in behind a seat tube.

I dunno if its just me, but normal road bikes have never really done it for me.

[Gekigengar]

But what about seat height. Im sure some are Bigger or smaller than that. Or even inbetween one of the two.

[jasco]

My problem with a bike like that, is why would you go to all that trouble and not make it shaft driven? It's obivously a fantasy bike, why remove one of the most unsightly parts on a bike?

[Mr Pants]

Shaft drive is less efficient and heavier (low maintenance however), it won't feel like a fantasy if you're getting spanked with your bling yet slow bike.

I have a body like that, good lookin' ;) yet really slow, the fantasy is a nightmare! :eek:

[Techno Destructo]

One of the sickest production commuters I've ever seen... That's an internally geared rear hub there (Shimano 8-speed Alfine). Internally routed cables. Hydraulic discs. Matte black. Light incorporated into the stem. Clever caliper mounting. Eccentric bottom bracket. The sickest production commuter though, is their Bad Boy Rohloff. Imagine all that, but with a 14 speed Rohloff Speedhub!!!:eek: Why oh why did the put a fucking Headshock on that model though?!?:confused::(
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/07/CE/large/7BR8_blk.jpg

[dibo]

Scars - I can do by the boat load. Ride like Vino? That's gunna' take some work....... to say the least :D

all you need is juice!

:D:D:D










:(

[n plus one]

all you need is juice!

:D:D:D










:(

It's not about the juice, it's about who gets caught................................:D

[ScottD]

whoops wrong section

[n plus one]

Drool......

[Demo Dave]

Drool......


The new ride looks soo sick. Taken it out yet?

[n plus one]

The new ride looks soo sick. Taken it out yet?

Haven't bought one........................yet :D.

[Oracle]

Drool......

Very nice... I love the naked carbon look with flashes of red or orange. :cool:

[n plus one]

Very nice... I love the naked carbon look with flashes of red or orange. :cool:

Looks even better in the flesh - went to look at one today -v nice....

[barkdawg]

this is my 2007 cannondale CAAD 8 Optimo. Running 10 speed 105 with mods being arione saddle, look pedals, pro stem, pro carbon bars.

future upgrades include cranks and wheels.

[Skin]

What about a Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2? Definitely on my list along with a Cervelo Soloist.

My SL2 is already on order ! i can't wait .....

[Skin]

My SL2 is already on order ! i can't wait .....

But in the mean time i have :-

[tu plang]

But in the mean time i have :-

where do i get one and how much?

[Skin]

where do i get one and how much?

Limited to 50 Aus wide , limited edition city run, 25 already sold in aus , 25 more arrive Early November .... most are already per ordered....

No word on yet if AU will be doing any "other" City Models... but fingers crossed cos some of them are Awesome.. Boston etc....

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=08Langster

Mine is 491 of 500 world wide... and i've taken the rear brake off and she is fixed !

RRP is about $1099 i think ?

[tu plang]

Limited to 50 Aus wide , limited edition city run, 25 already sold in aus , 25 more arrive Early November .... most are already per ordered....

No word on yet if AU will be doing any "other" City Models... but fingers crossed cos some of them are Awesome.. Boston etc....

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?sid=08Langster

Mine is 491 of 500 world wide... and i've taken the rear brake off and she is fixed !

RRP is about $1099 i think ?

aah poo... given my years of paying out on specialized its probably for the best. i'd have to backpedal.

['Ross]

But in the mean time i have :-

3rd Place at Melburn Roobaix? It was one of my favourite rides there! Also, are you sponsored by specialized or do you just really like them?

[Pete J]

Spotted this sweet Colnago on a local site, drool drool!! :cool:
http://www.teamvelocycling.com/pyoria/kuvia/Master/MasterValmis.jpg

[n plus one]

Mmmm gorgeous bi.....arrgh the stem!! My eyes!! Arrgh...............

[Mo]

Mmmm gorgeous bi.....arrgh the stem!! My eyes!! Arrgh...............

i dont get it, whats with the stem?

[n plus one]

i dont get it, whats with the stem?

Just imagine how much better the bike would look with a silver stem.........ah, that's better :)

[Crippler]

Here's my piece of lycra clad road love...
Dura Ace, FSA bits, Ksyrium ES's. Finally riding what I think is the sexiest!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/schmidty28/CopyofIMG_1490.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/schmidty28/CopyofIMG_1461.jpg

[Grover]

i remember saying mine needed some bora's or the like to make it warrant being classed as a possible 'sexiest roadie', so here it is.
pictured with a set of Lew Racing Pro VT-1 wheels, no they're not mine, just test wheels but damn cool.
Also pictured is the now updated cockpit.

http://lh5.google.co.uk/john.g.groves/Rx7-peIZWWI/AAAAAAAAA74/FUyNctj2CQQ/s800/24102007.jpg

http://lh5.google.co.uk/john.g.groves/R0wIJ4_FxZI/AAAAAAAABQU/EBsc9F7y8h4/s800/071127%20%281%29.jpg

[jasco]

Here's my piece of lycra clad road love...
Dura Ace, FSA bits, Ksyrium ES's. Finally riding what I think is the sexiest!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/schmidty28/CopyofIMG_1490.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/schmidty28/CopyofIMG_1461.jpg

That is one damn fine steed, the only thing "wrong" with it is it's not record ;) (I'm a bit of a die hard Campag fan)

Other than that "flaw" I love it, Cervelo is one of my favourite bike brands. Maybe only Seven and Baum are infront....

[Fatman]

I'll weigh in with my baby, she's a few years old now but was the first roadie to get me off fat tyres. The first promo shots of the Six-13 had me drag the local dealer down to Cannondale's warehouse and pick this up personally so I didn't have to wait. It could do with lighter pedals etc but if you'd seen the size of me I have no right riding a light bike.:o

http://forums.farkin.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=87961

[Demo Dave]

Here's my piece of lycra clad road love...
Dura Ace, FSA bits, Ksyrium ES's. Finally riding what I think is the sexiest!

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/schmidty28/CopyofIMG_1490.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g116/schmidty28/CopyofIMG_1461.jpg

Its ok, but, needs a zipp wheelset like the CSC team bikes:D

Nah, thats one wicked ride!

[Sekt]

Spotted this sweet Colnago on a local site, drool drool!! :cool:
http://www.teamvelocycling.com/pyoria/kuvia/Master/MasterValmis.jpg

Now we're talking. They don't make 'em like they used to. Lugged steel for life.

[LJohn]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/bobbyip/100_0384.jpg

I don't care what other people think, I love my bike.

[DaGonz]

I don't care what other people think, I love my bike.

...Nice. How do you like the protocol wheels? surprised you didn't go the whole ritchey hog :) WCS everything would be kinda sexy

Cheers
Gonz

[LJohn]

The protocol LTD are surprisingly nice. comfortable, reasonably stiff and they use a DT 240s freehub so the ratchet mechanism is solid. Body is a bit soft though, so they aren't everyday wheels. This is an old pic now, things switch around constantly. I ditched the crappy contis for Corsa evos, changed stems, and the plan is to get traditional bend WCS stem and bars, they make great stuff. Dirtworks are really helpful too.

The frame is brilliant too. With that setup, latex tubes and evos it is a dream to ride. So stiff. and it weighs a little under 7.4 with that setup.

[Dave V.]

The sexiest looking Road Bike on the market!

Can't wait 'til mine arrives...

[Macr]

Get a tissue guys, because all I can say is, Lynskey custom Titanium frame with flames
http://www.triumph-multisport.com/image.php?id=1026

[tu plang]

bit of a bizarre clash of italian and US parts if you ask me. definitely a nice bike but to be the sexiest there are a few fashion standards.

[Macr]

Yes, I had envisioned mine with SRAM red. But in the interim I will take this one :D. Oh and SRAM now own Zipp, so it would have Zipp wheels.
I believe European bikes should be European running gear.

[Dave V.]

...........

[tu plang]

Where's the clash (if you're referring to the Trek Madone)?

It's all US frame, stem, wheels, bars, saddle, seatpost (Bontrager/Trek) with a Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain. No Italian eurotrash to be seen... :)

you probably should have entertained the idea that i was referring to the bike directly above my post, consisting of Chris King H/S, Zipp wheels and Record Groupset. ;) (on an american frame just to top it off)

[Pete J]

Where's the clash (if you're referring to the Trek Madone)?

It's all US frame, stem, wheels, bars, saddle, seatpost (Bontrager/Trek) with a Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain. No Italian eurotrash to be seen... :)

He wasn't referring to your bike at all, that's why.

[Dave V.]

you probably should have entertained the idea that i was referring to the bike directly above my post, consisting of Chris King H/S, Zipp wheels and Record Groupset. ;)

Yes I should have. I apologize and did realize too late!!!

[tu plang]

Yes I should have. I apologize and did realize too late!!!

I wont seek the death penalty this time.

The madone is a fine specimen though, I left my last job in a Trek dealer before I got to see the new ones... although im now somewhat addicted to the Addict (Scott)

[Dave V.]

I wont seek the death penalty this time.

The madone is a fine specimen though, I left my last job in a Trek dealer before I got to see the new ones... although im now somewhat addicted to the Addict (Scott)


Thank you!!!

And I think the Addict is very nice looking too.

[Sumgy]

Just putting mine back up there since some upgrades:

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/trs_album/IMG_0001-1.jpg

Upgraded stem, seatpost and bars to Pro PLT in polished metal.
Pics do not do the polished finish justice.

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/trs_album/IMG_0007.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/trs_album/IMG_0001.jpg

[LJohn]

The sexiest looking Road Bike on the market!

Can't wait 'til mine arrives...


It's a trek.......they are disqualified from all sexiest bike competitions, though their more recent efforts have significantly improved.

now, Who's got a Casati Mistral?

[Dave V.]

It's a trek.......they are disqualified from all sexiest bike competitions, though their more recent efforts have significantly improved.

now, Who's got a Casati Mistral?

What's wrong with Trek road bikes? :(

[DarrenHunt]

Theres nothing really wrong with trek, they do make some quality bikes.
There seems to be a certain "Everyone hates Trek" around here.
Just something to bag out on really, for whatever reason, i dont think it has much to do with the bikes themselves though.
Until some recent efforts their mountain bikes havn't been very good, but their new bikes are swell.

The new madones look awesome i rekon.

[Ugh]

My new Surly's almost ready.

[Dave V.]

Theres nothing really wrong with trek, they do make some quality bikes.
There seems to be a certain "Everyone hates Trek" around here.
Just something to bag out on really, for whatever reason, i dont think it has much to do with the bikes themselves though.
Until some recent efforts their mountain bikes havn't been very good, but their new bikes are swell.

The new madones look awesome i rekon.

I agree that their MTBs haven't been great. I used to ride a Top Fuel 110 before the Giant Anthem came out. The aluminium Anthem was leaps and bounds better, and $3K cheaper with the same components. The new Trek MTBs are getting rave reviews though.

But their Madones are really a terrific bike, and the new one looks even better. And they do bigger sizes for us non-euro 6'4" guys! And their lifetime warranty is awesome (I've used it for a full frame replacement), no questions asked.

I think it's a case of every bike store that doesn't sell Trek bags Trek, but everyone that does, thinks they're fantastic.

Dave

[Macr]

I think it's a case of every bike store that doesn't sell Trek bags Trek, but everyone that does, thinks they're fantastic.
Playing devils advocate here, but have you ever heard a BSG say don't buy this product I am selling it is shite?
For me Treks are ~</wobbling hand>, but I am never keen on any common brand. Although I know they may be good, I like bike exotica.

[Dave V.]

Playing devils advocate here, but have you ever heard a BSG say don't buy this product I am selling it is shite?
For me Treks are ~</wobbling hand>, but I am never keen on any common brand. Although I know they may be good, I like bike exotica.

I agree, but unless you actually know the bike shop's motivation for recommending Trek, you trust them, particularly if they sell other brands that your other LBS sells too.

And some LBSs do say Brand B is shite (or at least Brand A is way better than Brand B) even though they sell it. Is this because the profits they make from Brand A are more significant, I don't know?

That's why I like reading Road Bike Action and Mountain Bike Action (among other magazines), where again, unless they're getting a kick-back from the particular bike that they are reviewing favorably, you trust in their reviews.

[Macr]

That's why I like reading Road Bike Action and Mountain Bike Action (among other magazines), where again, unless they're getting a kick-back from the particular bike that they are reviewing favorably, you trust in their reviews.
Do the litmus test. Take one of the above magazines, look at a review for the bike, then look for ads from the manufacturer in the magazine. If they have a full page ad, there is a very high chance that they will not give a bad review. For my money you get a better review if you survey a hundred people that own a bike. A forum would be good for that. Semi unbiased as owners are not getting paid to give good reviews, but they can always be a little biased seen as they forked out so much for a bike.

[Dave V.]

Do the litmus test. Take one of the above magazines, look at a review for the bike, then look for ads from the manufacturer in the magazine. If they have a full page ad, there is a very high chance that they will not give a bad review. For my money you get a better review if you survey a hundred people that own a bike. A forum would be good for that. Semi unbiased as owners are not getting paid to give good reviews, but they can always be a little biased seen as they forked out so much for a bike.

I suppose I can't argue with that!

[kona_scrap]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...

http://www.nikigudex.com/images/mtb72.jpg

lol. a year later. who is looking at the wheels? hellooooo! chick in skin tight suit!!!!:eek: lol

[Ty]

Not sure if this is sexy or ugly, it's segly?

Just a concept but I like the idea of the 'cranks' which could potentially be flex-free..

http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/07/20/oryx-the-bike-from-the-future/

http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2007/07/20/oryx2.jpg

http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2007/07/20/oryx.jpg

http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2007/07/20/oryx3.jpg


shame we'll never see anything like this ever being built, racing drives progression and under the UCI rules that bike wouldn't be legal for use in any sanctioned race.

http://www.uci.ch/english/about/rules/ch01_general.pdf
details start on page 46

[Macr]

lol. a year later. who is looking at the wheels? hellooooo! chick in skin tight suit!!!!:eek: lol
What wheels ? :confused:

[sit_still]

What wheels ? :confused:

there was a bike in the picture? :confused:.


ill try get a photo of my mates cervelo, im not really into road bikes as much as mountain but i have total appreciation for this thing.

[LJohn]

What's wrong with Trek road bikes? :(

Now...Proprietary everything and still boring, though less so. If you want a frame that performs, they fit the bill.

On another note, we just received a Parlee Z4 frameset. Waiting on the Scapula tuned fork, clavicula crankset and eventually AX lightness Zeus stem and Uranos bar.

[Bodin]

Now...Proprietary everything and still boring, though less so. If you want a frame that performs, they fit the bill.

On another note, we just received a Parlee Z4 frameset. Waiting on the Scapula tuned fork, clavicula crankset and eventually AX lightness Zeus stem and Uranos bar.

Sounds like it'll weigh less than a Nokian Gazzaloddi...

[istepinyards]

I don't have a problem with Trek mainly because there new madone is HOT. I wouldn't buy one mainly because you would be continually looking for which bike is yours at the coffee shop. You would have to put a different seat or bar tape on it just to find which madone is yours. Now the Bianchi 928 I own is the only one I have seen around these parts and the lovely Celeste colour is very easy to pick out in the bike racks:D

[Grover]

On another note, we just received a Parlee Z4 frameset. Waiting on the Scapula tuned fork, clavicula crankset and eventually AX lightness Zeus stem and Uranos bar.

ejm from WW's? Crank 'n' Cycles?

Sounds like a very familiar build Mitchel has been telling me about. What's the goal weight?

[DaGonz]

Sounds like it'll weigh less than a Nokian Gazzaloddi...

What's the reception like with one of those? and is there a Next G model?

;)

Cheers
Gonz

[LJohn]

ejm from WW's? Crank 'n' Cycles?

Sounds like a very familiar build Mitchel has been telling me about. What's the goal weight?

Yup. Goal weight is under 5 kg. We don't know how low we'll get but damn its gonna be light.

We have LEWs sitting in the shop. M2Racer seatpost, saddle and pedals. Aztec powerline housing with powercordz. SRAM RED. The mentioned THM parts. Blah Tufo tyres for the scales. ZeroG brakes, ATM. Tune bottlecage. and the regular old light chain and bolts.

If you want to see a bunch of exotic parts, come to the shop. He also has Tune cranks, Fibrelyte rings (I think...), Rotor MTB cranks, Lightweight Obermayers and a bunch of Orcas, a really nice BMC TT bike (TT03, he didn't have $16000 for the best one :D), and a Promachine. Also an 11.9kg trailfox 01. We like BMCs.

Oh and this is a big frame. I Think it's 60cm, might be 58.

[røhvul]

Nearly done.. looking for a new seat tho. Anyone in Syd have one laying around?

[Ty]

What's the reception like with one of those? and is there a Next G model?

;)

Cheers
Gonz


"2003 Nokia's ownership in Nokian Tyres ended; Bridgestone Europe NV/SA became the largest shareholder." - Nokia History


dreams of a tyre phone go up in smoke, i'll have to wait for the 5.10 shoe phone now.

[Turner_rider]

This caught my eye while flicking through another cycling forum, and hence I thought it should be included here - assuming that it hasn't already been posted... (couldn't be bothered wading through 21 pages to check)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/sunchaser_2008/l_a024f7e2ecfbb16cf914c16fd94d38b1.jpg

[DarrenHunt]

This caught my eye while flicking through another cycling forum, and hence I thought it should be included here - assuming that it hasn't already been posted... (couldn't be bothered wading through 21 pages to check)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/sunchaser_2008/l_a024f7e2ecfbb16cf914c16fd94d38b1.jpg


mmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm

[tmarsh]

This caught my eye while flicking through another cycling forum, and hence I thought it should be included here - assuming that it hasn't already been posted... (couldn't be bothered wading through 21 pages to check)

Wow. Are those Ksyrium SL's she's riding?

Joking aside.. I think the rider is Liz Hatch, who is on the US domestic Vanderkitten team. She even has a blog (http://vanderkittenliz.blogspot.com/).

[workmx]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/sunchaser_2008/l_a024f7e2ecfbb16cf914c16fd94d38b1.jpg

Wow! Look! It is Silicon Valley. :D
http://img17.imagevenue.com/loc939/th_69748_untitled_122_939lo.JPG

[zap]

Surely there should be a rule banning tri bikes ;) and the bloke above posting, were you posting for the bike or the lady - it's not quite clear

[zap]

Ah T Marsh you are indeed correct, that is Liz, we are mates and I have just posted a link here so she can check out your comments...

[workmx]

You need some capitalisation and punctuation.

Do you mean:

"Surely there should be a rule banning tri bikes and the bloke above posting.
Were you posting for the bike or the lady? It's not quite clear."

Or,

"Surely there should be a rule banning tri bikes. And the bloke above posting, were you posting for the bike or the lady? It's not quite clear."

[LJohn]

Surely there should be a rule banning tri bikes ;) and the bloke above posting, were you posting for the bike or the lady - it's not quite clear

What bike.......oh there it is.

[DarrenHunt]

What bike.......oh there it is.

Oops..

There was a bike in that picture...

[LJohn]

There are two large areas un-exploited by sponsors in that picture :p

I'm sure they are possibly the best advertising places possible. Road rash on one too.

[tu plang]

There are two large areas un-exploited by sponsors in that picture :p

I'm sure they are possibly the best advertising places possible. Road rash on one too.

... road rash? I think it might be part of the standard female anatomy

[workmx]

I think it is road rash.
There is some on the right side (her right) of her chin.

[Demo Dave]

Attached are pics of my new Giant TCR advanced 1, got it beginning of jan.

[ScottD]

Attached are pics of my new Giant TCR advanced 1, got it beginning of jan.

Is that going to be used for you and me to go off the front on Sunday morning?

[Demo Dave]

Is that going to be used for you and me to go off the front on Sunday morning?

yep to try stay away for the prime and the finish

[LJohn]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/bobbyip/beamer2.jpg

Slightly different setup warrants new post ;)

[tofer]

I think that mine is the hottest...
(the Fuga link below)

[ScottD]

Got this bad boy this arvo. Got a few things to do tomorrow. Stems going all the way down and steerer tube gonski, needs a 135mm stem and white seat and bar tape tomorrow..

http://forums.farkin.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=96728

[Demo Dave]

Got this bad boy this arvo. Got a few things to do tomorrow. Stems going all the way down and steerer tube gonski, needs a 135mm stem and white seat and bar tape tomorrow..

http://forums.farkin.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=96728

Very nice. Thats going to look bling with the white tape and seat. What happened to the azzuri?

[ducan]

That looks pretty sweet ScottD... Do you know what it weighs yet ?

[Daver]

I thought you were going to get Red Scott? Thats a very high seat height too, lucky, because you're quite tall!

[alchemist]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2008/tech/news/03-12/img_9954.jpg

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2008/news/03-12

[setonz]

^^^^^^^
That was pretty much the highlight of the Melb motor show for me, plus the audi R8 and S5.

[ducan]

I know that they are light but those lightweight wheels on the BAUM look like shit imo !
I think after riding with those wheels you would aquire a phobia of potholes !

[alchemist]

I know that they are light but those lightweight wheels on the BAUM look like shit imo !
I think after riding with those wheels you would aquire a phobia of potholes !

Not the prettiest perhaps, but sexiness isn't just about looks...

As such, riders such as Mario Cipollini, Paolo Bettini and even Lance Armstrong have reportedly had to buy their Lightweights out of either the team or personal budget. Apparently a set of rainbow stripes (or a few yellow jerseys) doesn't buy much in Germany. Skeptics will be happy to hear that we've heard this from a number of sources outside of CarbonSports so we're quite confident it's factual.
In addition, virtually every one of those riders has to add a specific clause in their contracts allowing them to use Lightweights in competition and Bettini was even supposedly fined a whopping US$40,000 or so for using them in the Italian national championships one year.
Fine, so they're far from a bargain and well, well into the realm of diminishing returns. But if the current two-time world champion is willing to shell out US$40,000 for his pair, shouldn't they be worth US$4,500 to you? Who ever said your kids had to go to college?

['Ross]

Any wheels that got their logo font off microsoft word cannot be sexy:rolleyes:











Im sure the wheels are completely awesome though:p

[n plus one]

Dodgy Italian plastic with shonky Campy...

New post and saddle on the way.

[Oddjob]

Dodgy Italian plastic with shonky Campy...

New post and saddle on the way.

Wow! Looks good; spec and weight please.

[n plus one]

Willier Le Roi (The King) - good enough for Allessandro Ballan, good enough for me, I guess...

Full Campagnolo carbon Record groupo.
Fulcrum Racing 1s, Vredstein tyres.
Time carbon pedals.
Deda Elementi shallow drop bar, Zero 100 stem and (just fitted) Deda Supercarbon RS post and SMP Compositi saddle.
Carbon Tacx Tao cages.


Weight? Err.....
Unknown, maybe one day I'll get it weighed on something accurate.

Summary: flighty bitch of a thing, but stiff as a bastard. Not fun as in make you smile, fun as in scare the shit out of you and leave you grinimg like a maniac.

You know, 'real' fun.

[NeeBean]

Id like to nominate ANYTHING that Nationals XC rider Niki Gudex is riding at the time...

http://www.nikigudex.com/images/mtb72.jpg

She looks like she could take a good riding "wink"

[Oddjob]

She looks like she could take a good riding "wink"

My mate used to date her. She would kick your ass. "wink"

[LTR]

New sweet rig! High 7's.

I love it. '07 Cannondale Six13 Team, Dura-ace, Thomsons, AM Classic CR420's (soon to be maybe Mavic R-Sys... I was very impressed with my ride on them!)

[ducan]

How tall are you :O


Ive got this years six 13 dura-ace i do like the colour better on '08 but its got nothing on the amount of mods youve done.

['Ross]

Anything made by LEW :eek::eek::eek: There was a LEW wheelset at shifterbikes, 850g wheelset! It was the most stealthy matte black as well. If Batman rode a bike he would be on Lew wheels

http://www.lewracing.com/images/NudeZ3-Lews-Side1.JPG

[ducan]

maaaaan matt black roadies do me in... I cant think of anything much sexier.!

[LTR]

How tall are you :O
Ive got this years six 13 dura-ace i do like the colour better on '08 but its got nothing on the amount of mods youve done.
Im pretty farkin tall at about 2m. I shouldve gone the 63cm frame in an ideal world, but I love having a big drop from my seat to my bars. (check out the rest of my bikes in my signature, especially my track bike and fixie!)

I purchased the frame and fork alone, and the rest is my own gear! And I must say, I much prefer the raw aluminium and carbon! :p

[ducan]

Fuuck yeah I WANT LTR's GARAGE !

[LTR]

Fuuck yeah I WANT LTR's GARAGE !
I live the dream! :p

But seriously, lifes too short to have one bike.

[LJohn]

I need to post up my boss's ultimate bike.

Parlee w/ SRAM Red, Lew VT-1s, tune cranks, M2 pedals, scapula fork......It looks so good, and weighs 5.3 (waiting on AX bars and stem. Then he'll throw on an M2 post and saddle)

[luckyphil]

I need to post up my boss's ultimate bike.

Parlee w/ SRAM Red, Lew VT-1s, tune cranks, M2 pedals, scapula fork......It looks so good, and weighs 5.3 (waiting on AX bars and stem. Then he'll throw on an M2 post and saddle)

Pictures are a given as soon as its together. ;)

[suG]

Well i think this wins....
http://velonews.com/files/images/bike2.jpg
http://velonews.com/article/73034/the-7pound-road-bike-


● Frame: SPIN Custom by Marc Siebert (677.5g)
● Fork: THM custom Scapula SP Tuned by Thomas Mertin (214.0g)
● Cranks (incl. BB): THM custom Clavicula by Thomas Mertin (366.7g)
● Headset: custom integrated headset (26.7g)
● Chain: KMC X10SL Silver (214.8g)
● Saddle/seatpost combination: Schmolke seatpost tube w/Speedneedle upper by Jürgen Mikus (the maker of the Tune Speedneedle) (77.0g)
● Cables: PowerCordz Derailleur Cordz (for the derailleurs as well as the brakes) / 4.5mm pneumatic hose for housing (15.6g)
● Brakes: AX-Lightness Orion, modified by Günter Mai (88.6g)
● Front derailleur: Campagnolo Record, customized with carbon parts by Bernhard Langerbein of Bike-Tuning-Parts (28.5g)
● Stem: Nordischer Rahmenbau by Oliver Grest (custom length and angle) 110mm x -8deg (53.8g)
● Bar: Schmolke custom TLO by Stefan Schmolke (111.3g)
● Brake levers: Campagnolo Record, modified by Günter Mai (86.5g)
● Chain rings: small ring carbon 36T, big ring alu 50T modified by Günter Mai (69.2g)
● Rear derailleur: Sachs Huret, customized with carbon parts by Bike-Tuning-Parts (48.3g)
● Skewers: Tune Skyline by Uli Fahl (16.3g)
● Chainring bolts: Tune (9.3g)
● Pedals: Aerolite Titan, tuned by Günter Mai (65.2g)
● Cassette: Recon Alu block 11-16 6speed, 11T sprocket steel - modified by Günter Mai (52.8g)
● Shifting levers: BTP carbon downtube shifters (9.0g)
● Wheels: Lew custom boron by Paul Lew, modified by Günter Mai (704.4g)
● Tires: Tufo Elite 110 (218.0g)
● Seat clamp: BTP carbon 34.9mm by Bernhard Langerbein (6.0g)
● BB cable guide: Campagnolo (2.7g)
● Bar tape: Veloplast (only on the top of the bars) (12.3g)
● Tire glue & air: (20.0g)

● Total:3194.5g

[Tomas]

:eek:
that is all.

[Carlin]

Light: Yes.

Sexy: No.

[alchemist]

How about this one?...

http://forums.farkin.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=98322&stc=1&d=1206567729

[No Skid Marks]

I wish they'd lift a lot of the design rules for various racing bikes,then we'd see some great looking bikes.Fancy being constrained to having to look like a generic bike.Living in the past man,move on.