Bike Gallery

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby rabobank89 » Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:52 pm

Dai wrote:Hi all,

Apologies for breaking every rule of bike photography, but I just picked this up today and was too excited to wait to take a proper photo...

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I've had the frame for a few months, but only recently acquired the last of the components.
Yes.... 8)

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby hitchhiker » Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:53 pm

Dan wrote:More bike shots. Clearly not a photographer ;)
So that's where all the Concors are going!

Nice bikes too

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Dan » Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:06 pm

Hahahah there's a spare one or two in the shed, too. ;)

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Dan » Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:12 pm

Dai wrote:Hi all,

Apologies for breaking every rule of bike photography, but I just picked this up today and was too excited to wait to take a proper photo...

Image

I've had the frame for a few months, but only recently acquired the last of the components.
Very nice. That's the kind of build which tempts me to start collecting parts...

Dai

Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Dai » Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:20 pm

It actually wasn't quite as expensive as it looks. The frame is last years model, bought from Chain Reaction for $1400.

I sold my old road bike for $1000, after that. It was around $2000 for all the bits acquired over the space of 3-4 months. The groupset is a mixture of dura ace and ultegra to save money, the wheels were about $350 and the big extravagance was the Ti seatpost which was $200 or so.

I took it out for a spin this morning and it really is beautiful to ride. It's just as stiff as my old carbon bike, but it just devours rougher road surfaces. I decided to go for a Ti frame after my carbon road frame randomly cracked and Cannondale refused to warranty it. I know Ti isn't immune from this, but at least Lynskey have a reputation for standing by their warranty.

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Hergest » Sun Sep 22, 2013 4:50 pm

Dai wrote:Hi all,

Apologies for breaking every rule of bike photography, but I just picked this up today and was too excited to wait to take a proper photo...

Image

I've had the frame for a few months, but only recently acquired the last of the components.

Beautiful. I've had a Lynskey R230 since earlier this year and have been loving it. I'm tempted by the new Ti seatposts too as mine's just the plain old black one.
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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby CXCommuter » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:13 am

rabobank89 wrote:
Dai wrote:Hi all,

Apologies for breaking every rule of bike photography, but I just picked this up today and was too excited to wait to take a proper photo...

Image

I've had the frame for a few months, but only recently acquired the last of the components.
Yes.... 8)
Beautifull rendition of a classic Ti bike. Juggling as to whether the next bike is carbon or Ti - I am sure Ti will win
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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby rheicel » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:46 am

Most of the Ti Frame I have seen uses Carbon Fork. Is it because Ti fork is not looking good?
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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Dan » Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:18 am

rheicel wrote:Most of the Ti Frame I have seen uses Carbon Fork. Is it because Ti fork is not looking good?
I have absolutely no experience nor expertise in this realm, but my guess is it may have something to do with the titanium welding process and how the fork would be physically constructed?

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby rkelsen » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:14 am

rheicel wrote:Most of the Ti Frame I have seen uses Carbon Fork. Is it because Ti fork is not looking good?
You can buy Ti forks, and they can be made to look as good as (or nicer than) a steel fork.

They're not as stiff as a good carbon fork, and more expensive.

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Parker » Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:21 am

Image

It's new, it's mine, I bought it cause it was Pink*, Moosterbounce is threatening not to ride with me anymore because it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!

It's ELEVENSPEED and did I mention? PINK!!!

*Yes, I do triathlon, I'm not THAT silly

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Summernight » Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:11 pm

Parker wrote:Image

It's new, it's mine, I bought it cause it was Pink*, Moosterbounce is threatening not to ride with me anymore because it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!

It's ELEVENSPEED and did I mention? PINK!!!

*Yes, I do triathlon, I'm not THAT silly
Needs more pink. :D

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Parker » Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:38 pm

Summernight wrote:
Parker wrote:Image

It's new, it's mine, I bought it cause it was Pink*, Moosterbounce is threatening not to ride with me anymore because it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!

It's ELEVENSPEED and did I mention? PINK!!!

*Yes, I do triathlon, I'm not THAT silly
Needs more pink. :D
WIll have some new wheels coming before Mandurah IM.... there's gonna be some pimping of the pink :)

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Carrots » Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:41 pm

Parker wrote:Image

It's new, it's mine, I bought it cause it was Pink*, Moosterbounce is threatening not to ride with me anymore because it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!

It's ELEVENSPEED and did I mention? PINK!!!

*Yes, I do triathlon, I'm not THAT silly
Nice! Nothing wrong with pink or Giant! (in moderation!)

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby eldavo » Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:47 pm

Parker wrote:WIll have some new wheels coming before Mandurah IM.... there's gonna be some pimping of the pink :)
This may be my only ever opportunity to sell my Spinergy, if you're interested Parker ;)

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Parker » Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:52 pm

Okay, that's wicked... I love those spokes!!! Not a deep enough wheel, I'm looking at 88mm...

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Parker » Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:55 pm

Carrots wrote:
Parker wrote:
It's new, it's mine, I bought it cause it was Pink*, Moosterbounce is threatening not to ride with me anymore because it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!

It's ELEVENSPEED and did I mention? PINK!!!

*Yes, I do triathlon, I'm not THAT silly
Nice! Nothing wrong with pink or Giant! (in moderation!)
Giant seems to have really paid attention to it's women's line this year, compared to previous years, the women's Propel that's available is matt black and purple, I love it... and seriously, I was a well known anti-Giant card carrying member for some time, then they considered their colour choices!!!

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Carrots » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:09 pm

I'd be happy to buy a Giant Propel with some pink bits... Why? Just because! Just bought one and got the frame swapped out to the all black mechanical version as the blue and black looks poo! Think the other half though may send me off to a pysch though! LOL

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Parker » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:15 pm

Carrots wrote:I'd be happy to buy a Giant Propel with some pink bits... Why? Just because! Just bought one and got the frame swapped out to the all black mechanical version as the blue and black looks poo! Think the other half though may send me off to a pysch though! LOL
I'm okay with the blue black, but matt black is just that little bit extra special!!!

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Carrots » Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:24 pm

Ditto! Spesh! Pic is a few pages back.

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby moosterbounce » Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:59 pm

Parker wrote:
Carrots wrote:
Parker wrote:
It's new, it's mine, I bought it cause it was Pink*, Moosterbounce is threatening not to ride with me anymore because it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!

It's ELEVENSPEED and did I mention? PINK!!!

*Yes, I do triathlon, I'm not THAT silly
Nice! Nothing wrong with pink or Giant! (in moderation!)
Giant seems to have really paid attention to it's women's line this year, compared to previous years, the women's Propel that's available is matt black and purple, I love it... and seriously, I was a well known anti-Giant card carrying member for some time, then they considered their colour choices!!!
So I'm the president of the anti-pink-on-girls-bikes club. Giant have pushed me further away by their stereotyped colour choices :twisted: I'll have to make do with my Time.

I'm surprised you don't want the Spinergy's as training wheels!!

When I'm allowed to ride again, I may not ride with you as your bike will clash with the embarressed red on my face :D
C'mon folks, post up other pics so this one gets moved to an old page!!

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Parker » Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:01 pm

moosterbounce wrote:
Parker wrote:
Carrots wrote:
Nice! Nothing wrong with pink or Giant! (in moderation!)
Giant seems to have really paid attention to it's women's line this year, compared to previous years, the women's Propel that's available is matt black and purple, I love it... and seriously, I was a well known anti-Giant card carrying member for some time, then they considered their colour choices!!!
So I'm the president of the anti-pink-on-girls-bikes club. Giant have pushed me further away by their stereotyped colour choices :twisted: I'll have to make do with my Time.

I'm surprised you don't want the Spinergy's as training wheels!!

When I'm allowed to ride again, I may not ride with you as your bike will clash with the embarressed red on my face :D
C'mon folks, post up other pics so this one gets moved to an old page!!
Yeah c'mon Moo, build up the Time!!! So then we can go arghhhhh and shine in the light of its awesomeness

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby moosterbounce » Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:33 pm

Parker wrote: Yeah c'mon Moo, build up the Time!!! So then we can go arghhhhh and shine in the light of its awesomeness
If I can develop rehab patience, you can develop patience with my bike build!!

I might sell the TV and put the frame in it's place for people to stare at ;)

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby ParkertR » Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:09 pm

Parker wrote:Image

It's new, it's mine, I bought it cause it was Pink*, Moosterbounce is threatening not to ride with me anymore because it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!

It's ELEVENSPEED and did I mention? PINK!!!

*Yes, I do triathlon, I'm not THAT silly
Thats a beautiful bike :)

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Re: Bike Gallery

Postby Mulger bill » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:00 pm

Free bump for Moos mortification :twisted:
Parker wrote: Image

...it's a a G G G Giant... her name is Betsy!
:shock: Never in a thousand years thought you'd join that club Row. :D
Always thought the Trinity was one of the less revolting looking TT bikes out there, the pink works very well.
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