Bike porn

Oh wow that look like my Bianchi Pista but a road version one.

i think the paint job is a bit OTT but i like it still

Oh wow that look like my Bianchi Pista but a road version one.

I can go one better seeing as I just stripped and polished my alu roadie. In fact its pretty bloody similar to that.

This is where I post a picture and ppl tell me off for getting all readers wives.

Except I can't be bothered.

i know fuck all about downhill bikes. what exactly is the point in having such a complicated gearbox? i get that it gives more clearance, but does it really need to be that complicated. just looks really heavy to me. i guess heavy is good for going hills.

from:http://www.g-boxx.org/06-faq.html#01
In principle, a G-Boxx system has the advantage of eliminating many common problems associated with a derailleur based system. Since the drivetrain components of a typical bicycles are all exposed and attached as separate parts to the frame they are exposed to the elements, dirt, water, etc. This causes the excellent efficiency of a derailleur drivetrain to deteriorate over time, which in turn means that you spend more time overcoming this inefficiency than providing forward momentum. Of course, debris, rocks and other similar elements may also cause considerable damage to the drivetrain, making the entire system inoperable. Finally, a derailleur based system also utilizes some form of chain tension device in order to prevent the chain from derailing when moving it from one cog set to a lower. G-Boxx provides a unique, simple and clean solution to all of these problems by enclosing all drivetrain based components inside an encapsulated system. This allows the efficiency of the G-Boxx to remain constant and provide the rider with constant and continuous forward momentum.

from:http://www.g-boxx.org/06-faq.html#01
In principle, a G-Boxx system has the advantage of eliminating many common problems associated with a derailleur based system. Since the drivetrain components of a typical bicycles are all exposed and attached as separate parts to the frame they are exposed to the elements, dirt, water, etc. This causes the excellent efficiency of a derailleur drivetrain to deteriorate over time, which in turn means that you spend more time overcoming this inefficiency than providing forward momentum. Of course, debris, rocks and other similar elements may also cause considerable damage to the drivetrain, making the entire system inoperable. Finally, a derailleur based system also utilizes some form of chain tension device in order to prevent the chain from derailing when moving it from one cog set to a lower. G-Boxx provides a unique, simple and clean solution to all of these problems by enclosing all drivetrain based components inside an encapsulated system. This allows the efficiency of the G-Boxx to remain constant and provide the rider with constant and continuous forward momentum.

Much like singlespeed/fixed does - without all the silly gears :-)

wow...

from pignonfixe.com

Shoe porn. Found in Cliveo's injury thread, I dunno fuck all about them but jesus christ do I want a pair.

Sigma Sport stock the Bont shoes, about £240 for the ones pictured
https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/app/secure/ProductDetails.aspx?FamilyID=2851

A bit too 'Power Rangers' IMO

They're a bit more restrained in the black

Gillette apparently offered them a million dollars a piece to shave their beards off, but they declined. Awesome band.

Nice, no sellout.

Wicked bike.

that chrome geared bike is lovely.

not sure if the merkx is a repost, but it is bloody nice.

ive been lusting after modern geared bikes alot recently

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Nice, no sellout.

They declined because "we're too ugly without 'em", according to Wiki.
Bad mother fuckers.

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  snoops, what pedals are those? Really, really nice bike!
  

they declined because "we're too ugly without 'em", according to wiki.
Bad mother fuckers.

hahahaha

Some bits and pieces, now in colour!


What the fuck is this?

i know fuck all about downhill bikes. what exactly is the point in having such a complicated gearbox? i get that it gives more clearance, but does it really need to be that complicated. just looks really heavy to me. i guess heavy is good for going hills.

i love that yamaguchi, looks wild.

the point is to move all of the weight to the suspended main frame. The wheels are moving up and down, where the bike stays relatively level (thats what suspension does). If you move the weight to the "bike" part then less weight moves up and down and you bomb over bumps smoother and faster.

It's actually completely legit.

DH racers sacrifice a good bit of strength and rubber to remove weight from the wheels.

Moving the drive train to the main frame would be a huge advantage in rough courses where races are won by totals of 0.2 seconds or less.

andddddd

from:http://www.g-boxx.org/06-faq.html#01
In principle, a G-Boxx system has the advantage of eliminating many common problems associated with a derailleur based system. Since the drivetrain components of a typical bicycles are all exposed and attached as separate parts to the frame they are exposed to the elements, dirt, water, etc. This causes the excellent efficiency of a derailleur drivetrain to deteriorate over time, which in turn means that you spend more time overcoming this inefficiency than providing forward momentum. Of course, debris, rocks and other similar elements may also cause considerable damage to the drivetrain, making the entire system inoperable. Finally, a derailleur based system also utilizes some form of chain tension device in order to prevent the chain from derailing when moving it from one cog set to a lower. G-Boxx provides a unique, simple and clean solution to all of these problems by enclosing all drivetrain based components inside an encapsulated system. This allows the efficiency of the G-Boxx to remain constant and provide the rider with constant and continuous forward momentum.

Can't argue with this from a marketing standpoint, but the advantage for racers is as I posted above.

Broken bars? Or maybe to be ridden with hi-lo hubs?

so he can elbow anyone trying to overtaking him ,, bad muthafucka i reckon

I get the feeling it's an aero thing, If a kind of misguided one. Motorcycle racers used to put on arm behind their back after getting into gear to streamline more. It might be along those lines, but honestly, I have no idea.