Ugly Bikes

[jasonc]

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicycles ... /102268592

at least the fork is the right way.
excuse me whilst I go and throw up.

[Jean]

A pretty ordinary looking bike made downright awful by a terrible colour. My stomach turns every time they show Radio Shack Leopard Trek rider at this year's TdF - and it's not because it's usually Andy Schelck in one of their see-through jerseys. I'm not sure I could even watch Jens ride



More here if you can stand it: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... -h1-37896/

[ldrcycles]

I painted a steel frame in that colour once, it looked just as awful.

[bychosis]

Even if in another colour the head tube looks like it should be on a bus.

[Mulger bill]

Even if in another colour the head tube looks like it should be on a bus.

I was thinking tramp steamer. At least they didn't go for matching hoods to complete the beigeness of that non beige livery.
Somebody should find the designers and stylists and send Dr Phil over.

[mddawson]

The Envimountain 26'' bike is sort of ugly but I think it is the mudguards and headlight that spoil it. The frame looks interesting but I wonder how strong the head tube weld is as I am guessing that is the main stress point: http://www.envimotion.com.au/#!envimoutian/c1l18" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[trailgumby]

Head tube would be fine. I've ridden a full-size folder mountain bike with that kind of design between seat and head tube (different rear triangle), and it was rock solid.

[bychosis]

^^ They should have ditched the mudguard (looks like the back one is blocking the rear light) and used the plastic to create a cool aero shroud for that god awful lump in the middle.

Not a bike exactly, but had to be posted. The latest in "Chopper" trikes:

[djw47]

A pretty ordinary looking bike made downright awful by a terrible colour. My stomach turns every time they show Radio Shack Leopard Trek rider at this year's TdF - and it's not because it's usually Andy Schelck in one of their see-through jerseys. I'm not sure I could even watch Jens ride



More here if you can stand it: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... -h1-37896/

I have to confess that I think that colour is really nice.

[singlespeedscott]

A pretty ordinary looking bike made downright awful by a terrible colour. My stomach turns every time they show Radio Shack Leopard Trek rider at this year's TdF - and it's not because it's usually Andy Schelck in one of their see-through jerseys. I'm not sure I could even watch Jens ride



More here if you can stand it: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... -h1-37896/

I have to confess that I think that colour is really nice.

i just bought an early 80's road bike off a fellow forum user in that colour.

[Dan]

i just bought an early 80's road bike off a fellow forum user in that colour.

I reckon yours probably starts with 'b' and ends in 'ianchi' though, Scott

Have to say I like the colour too - I even like the Trek. If I were to buy a brand new bike, it'd be something like that.

[rheicel]

I have to confess that I think that colour is really nice.

+1, imo it is not that bad!

[singlespeedscott]

i just bought an early 80's road bike off a fellow forum user in that colour.

I reckon yours probably starts with 'b' and ends in 'ianchi' though, Scott

Have to say I like the colour too - I even like the Trek. If I were to buy a brand new bike, it'd be something like that.

No unfortunately. More of an un identified 80's audax bike. 25" frame. Pushing the upper limit of bike size for me. Think, "French Fit". Should be an interesting build. Hopefully ready for the Noosa Strada Bianchi.

[jasonc]

[find_bruce]

Not so much "La Girafe" as l'imbécile - would not want to have to do an emergency stop as it would be a touch and go thing whether you went over the bars before or after the forks failed

[Aushiker]

Source: Gizmag - Varibike

Andrew

[Ross]

[mddawson]

This ones only saving grace is you can get it new for only $85 from China with free postage.

[mddawson]

Another one from the same firm:

[g-boaf]

The Falco V is a strange thing:

http://www.tririg.com/galleries.php?id= ... First_Look" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You'd get a lot of attention riding that.

[Paul B]

The Falco V is a strange thing:

http://www.tririg.com/galleries.php?id= ... First_Look" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You'd get a lot of attention riding that.

Now that is one cool looking machine

[rangersac]

Some bits of this bike are quite nice, but the seat tube-top tube join and the headtube are just awful

[ldrcycles]

The Falco V is a strange thing:

http://www.tririg.com/galleries.php?id= ... First_Look" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You'd get a lot of attention riding that.

Now that is one cool looking machine

+1, that's sick!

[Mulger bill]

Some bits of this bike are quite nice, but the seat tube-top tube join and the headtube are just awful

Beyond awful and disappearing into the distance, I just threw up al little in my mouth.

Somebody, anybody tell me how you are supposed to shift gears on this thing...

[find_bruce]

Somebody, anybody tell me how you are supposed to shift gears on this thing...

Di2BS with a pair of pressure-sensitive switches in the saddle