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sexpot

My new soon to be velo. Been waiting soooooo long for this!

seve65

Nice and made with 953 (not mine, just day dreaming)

tawfeeredux

sexpot wrote: »

My new soon to be velo. Been waiting soooooo long for this!

Mercian - very nice! What model is that?

Lumen

seve65 wrote: »

Nice and made with 953 (not mine, just day dreaming)

Those low-spokecount wheels just about pass, but the fat ass grey Ultegra crankset is a step too far.

Campag Athena alloy would work much better, like on this Opus (which would probably work better with the crabon option, but whose frame might appeal nonetheless to red and black fans).

Andy-Pandy

My Work/Commuter/Mountain Bike. I've just done it up again. Its been my bike since i bought it new in 98.

thehangtenguy

Andy-Pandy wrote: »

My Work/Commuter/Mountain Bike. I've just done it up again. Its been my bike since i bought it new in 98.

Nice retro Klein

Bunnyhopper

Lumen wrote: »

Here is Storck's mechanical bike humping device in action.

Very impressive. Does anyone know what the techno track on that video is? Is it on iTunes?

seve65

Lumen wrote: »

Those low-spokecount wheels just about pass, but the fat ass grey Ultegra crankset is a step too far.

Campag Athena alloy would work much better, like on this Opus (which would probably work better with the crabon option, but whose frame might appeal nonetheless to red and black fans).

Cheers, must admit my knowledge of bikes and their parts is on the minimal side. Yes I do like Red (and racing green) or bright colours. I like the idea of a super strong light steel frame. Was reading about reynolds and their bikes in 953 in Penns book 'its all about the bike'. Noticed that special edition Schwinn when I was googling 953, i guess the red caught my eye.


Quite like this old Mercian from 1977

seve65

Lumen wrote: »

Those low-spokecount wheels just about pass, but the fat ass grey Ultegra crankset is a step too far.

Campag Athena alloy would work much better, like on this Opus (which would probably work better with the crabon option, but whose frame might appeal nonetheless to red and black fans).

Do you know, you are dead right, looking at that Schwinn again, the crankset is awful !

sexpot

tawfeeredux wrote: »

Mercian - very nice! What model is that?

It's the King of Mercia, Reynolds 725. Can't wait to do it up now. I ordered it back in Feb and got it in August. I had to send the forks back again though due to damage in transit, so took another 6 weeks. Can't wait to get going now just need to decide on Athena, Centaur, 105 or Ultegra now.

furiousox

TBC......

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furiousox/5176630676/#/photos/furiousox/5176630676/lightbox/

Moreofthatjazz

the pride and joy... Sunday... beautiful morning...

Lumen

sexpot wrote: »

It's the King of Mercia, Reynolds 725. Can't wait to do it up now. I ordered it back in Feb and got it in August. I had to send the forks back again though due to damage in transit, so took another 6 weeks. Can't wait to get going now just need to decide on Athena, Centaur, 105 or Ultegra now.

Athena - 11sp, black shifters
Centaur - 10sp, silver shifters

Tricky.

crumliniano

Lumen wrote: »

Athena - 11sp, black shifters
Centaur - 10sp, silver shifters

Tricky.

Athena 2011 have silver shifters. BUT Powershift instead of Ultrashift, which means it can shift multiple gears upwards but only one at a time downwards.
Infuriating.

Lumen

crumliniano wrote: »

Athena 2011 have silver shifters. BUT Powershift instead of Ultrashift, which means it can shift multiple gears upwards but only one at a time downwards.
Infuriating.

My shifting technique is impervious to such nuances. Just poke at the damn thing until you get the right gear.

levitronix

Lumen wrote: »

Here is Storck's mechanical bike humping device in action.

I worked for a pnuematics company we made a chair testing machince almost exactly like that, the test was a 100kg load sitting and rocking for A 1000 hours

sexpot

crumliniano wrote: »

Athena 2011 have silver shifters. BUT Powershift instead of Ultrashift, which means it can shift multiple gears upwards but only one at a time downwards.
Infuriating.

Yeah, I'm thinking of going with the Athena but I already have open pro with shimano cassette. Anyone know of any converters?

VariaL_

not everyones cup of tea.... but i love it..
wheels will be built on thursday, will be rolling at the weekend..thank god

Gavin

Andy-Pandy wrote: »

My Work/Commuter/Mountain Bike. I've just done it up again. Its been my bike since i bought it new in 98.

Did I spot this bike going down Leeson St at around 2:10 this afternoon ?

Andy-Pandy

Gavin wrote: »

Did I spot this bike going down Leeson St at around 2:10 this afternoon ?

Probably, I courier part time Monday's and Tuesday's> Ihope i was going fast. At least ya didnt see me a few hours later falling off my bike for no reason on dame street. Only thing hurt was my pride.

adodsk

Something different (apologies if this is a re-post).



"Recommended configuration" as pictured starts at €12,900 :eek:

Nice craftsmanship though. See Waldmeister Bike

Lemag

Eh,.... what is one supposed to do with it?

Lumen

That is quite possibly the nastiest, ugliest, most misconceived attempt at a bike I have ever set eyes upon.

May the vengeance of the Gods rain down on its creators and all who buy it.

CramCycle

adodsk wrote: »

Something different (apologies if this is a re-post for hurting your eyes).



"Recommended configuration" as pictured starts at €12,900 :eek:

Nice craftsmanship though. See Waldmeister Bike

Corrected

spyderski

Ah, It's got some redeeming features......I'd say it would burn well.;)

levitronix

Why put carbon on a wooden bike ???

ednwireland

levitronix wrote: »

Why put carbon on a wooden bike ???

its all carbon based ?

Caroline_ie

levitronix wrote: »

Why put carbon on a wooden bike ???

The last six words of this question are unnecessary.

shaungil

spyderski wrote: »

Ah, It's got some redeeming features......I'd say it would burn well.;)

I like this concept, I hope the company branches into other products....

Sorry I can't resist

Lusk Doyle

I wouldn't leave that out in the rain! It would have to get a yearly french lacquer or polish as well as the servicing!

Imagine slipping off the saddle onto that crossbar........splinters!!! :eek: