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  • 14-08-2008 6:05pm
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    Caroline_ie
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    I saw this in a bike shop in Biarritz this afternoon on my way back from my spin.

    I thought I'd share the photo. It looked amazing in the shop. I don't think the photo brings out the colours as nice ... but I hope you like it.

    No I did not buy this bike :pac:


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    stuf
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    bit garish and yoof-ful for my tastes

    my dream paint job for my fixie is a certain shade of pale blue (like bianchi green only blue), lugs picked out in cream and brown bar tap and saddle - unfortunately don't have the cash to afford it - one day.


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    blorg
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    stuf wrote: »
    bit garish and yoof-ful for my tastes
    I'd take it :D I note the mention of VeloNews by the seatpost - wonder if it was a special done up for them?


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    TinyExplosions
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    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    I saw this in a bike shop in Biarritz this afternoon on my way back from my spin.

    I thought I'd share the photo. It looked amazing in the shop. I don't think the photo brings out the colours as nice ... but I hope you like it.

    Bit to flash for my taste really... prefer solid colours to airbrushed nonsense :)


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    BH2008
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    Have to admit I wouldn't say no either! ....Time pedals and a Look bottle cage....am I being fussy or is that a bit like socks and sandals!! :D


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    blorg
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    BH2008 wrote: »
    am I being fussy or is that a bit like socks and sandals!! :D
    Nothing wrong with that as winter rolls in :D


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    E@gle.
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    I recently cycled with a guy who a custom painted Terry dolan in a flame effect looked very nice i think there is a recently open bike shop in mulllingar selling custom painted bikes.

    Woot 1000 post :P


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    Chips Lovell
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    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    ... but I hope you like it.

    Total pimpmobile
    BH2008 wrote: »
    Time pedals and a Look bottle cage....am I being fussy or is that a bit like socks and sandals!! :D

    You're being a bit fussy.


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    BH2008
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    blorg wrote: »
    Nothing wrong with that as winter rolls in :D
    ....Except wet socks!!:D


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    BH2008
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    el tonto wrote: »
    Total pimpmobile



    You're being a bit fussy.

    Your probably right....but if I'd gone to the effort of kitting out a nice bike like that it'd be nice to have the bits and pieces somewhat matching....it's just I've always viewed Time and Look a bit like Campag and Shimano...shouldn't be mixed!!:o


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    DurtyMurty
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    Nice Racer - You could fairly WEB along on that :D

    OK Sorry - I wont post again for a week!


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    blorg
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    BH2008 wrote: »
    ....Except wet socks!!:D
    You forget that winter in this country is the dry season; we are currently in the monsoon :pac:


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    Raam
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    BH2008 wrote: »
    Your probably right....but if I'd gone to the effort of kitting out a nice bike like that it'd be nice to have the bits and pieces somewhat matching....it's just I've always viewed Time and Look a bit like Campag and Shimano...shouldn't be mixed!!:o

    I got reprimanded for wearing a Campag jersey while my bike has Shimano. I didn't realise it was down to that level :)


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    niceonetom
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    That bike gives me the creeps... something about straddling a load of spiders i suppose.
    Raam wrote: »
    I got reprimanded for wearing a Campag jersey while my bike has Shimano. I didn't realise it was down to that level :)

    oooh no no no. don't cross the streams. bad things will happen.


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    BH2008
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    Raam wrote: »
    I got reprimanded for wearing a Campag jersey while my bike has Shimano. I didn't realise it was down to that level :)

    Actually, I do the same! :o


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    jwwie
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    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    I saw this in a bike shop in Biarritz this afternoon on my way back from my spin.

    I thought I'd share the photo. It looked amazing in the shop. I don't think the photo brings out the colours as nice ... but I hope you like it.

    No I did not buy this bike :pac:


    i'd buy that! very nice and one of a kind.


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    TinyExplosions
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    BH2008 wrote: »
    Actually, I do the same! :o

    So do I -Campy Gloves and jersey here


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    blorg
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    I had considered some Campy clothes and water bottles but wasn't sure if it was acceptable.


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    Hermy
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    blorg wrote: »
    I note the mention of VeloNews by the seatpost - wonder if it was a special done up for them?

    Is that the name of the shop?
    http://www.velonews64.com/

    Genealogy Forum Mod



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    blorg
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    Hermy wrote: »
    Is that the name of the shop?
    http://www.velonews64.com/
    That would make sense all right.


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    hunnymonster
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    blorg wrote: »
    You forget that winter in this country is the dry season; we are currently in the monsoon :pac:
    I was out for a couple of hours this morning and my toes were frozen. I can't believe I need overshoes in August. I have to admit after curing the lack of neoprene for a couple of minutes I did think of you Blorg, how on earth can you stick the sandals?


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    blorg
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    I generally find the sandals OK up to November or so (introducing socks during the autumn) but my feet did get a bit cold on our Wednesday night spin all right. August isn't what it used to be! Obviously it is essential to keep moving, if I stop I really freeze (had a nasty experience before of a crank popping off at Sally Gap, was a very cold walk/one legged cycle back.)


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