Bike porn

Oh that is Skully's beaut, now that is defintely porn.

I agree about everything, but those bars.

I agree about everything, but those bars.

The bar is the icing on the cake for me, perfect for bombing around the city.

thought so, looks odd.

So do the risers...

i just don't like the way a bike rides when hands are postured "down and out", wide apart, and swept behind the steerer. beautiful bike though. really well put together. fenders are perfect. colors are perfect.

Will no one ever learn to just ignore DW?

There's got to be some way to get him to tone it down on the net (while continuing to build what I imagine are excellent bicycles from a functional standpoint). Personally I wouldn't call them porn-worthy in a LFGSS way, but to each their own.

Ok fine I'd admit it, there's probably no getting DW to tone it down... heh.

Anyway, seeing there were shots of a Masi track bike I reckoned I might post these... not the best shots, sorry!

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I've got no problem with what DW posts. I personally don't think he needs to tone anything down

I was largely being facetious, but whatever... I think he comes across poorly on the internet, you don't.

Do you mean I come across well on the internet? Thanks ;)

That photo does make you seem pretty suave...

here are some bikes that were at an antique bike fair, is the handlebar end gearing system on the paris common?

p.s. sorry about the photos

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We just got a really nice 3Rensho TT. Check the brake behind the BB.

^^ The Paris is sort of "Flying Gate-esque"

^^ The Paris is sort of "Flying Gate-esque"

condor are doing quite a nice remake

http://www.condorcycles.com/parisg.html

is the handlebar end gearing system on the paris common?

Still fairly common on touring bikes, e.g. they're stock on the archetypal CTC bike Dawes Galaxy. Shimano models are Ultegra SL-BS64 and DuraAce SL-BS77/78/79, Campag in Record 10v only, SRAM TT600, TT900 and the incredibly expensive R2C. DuraAce, Record and SRAM are really aimed at the TT/Triathlon market

here are some bikes that were at an antique bike fair, is the handlebar end gearing system on the paris common?

As mitre_tester says they are pretty common on touring bikes. I read somewhere that this is due to parts being easier to get hold of (as compared to combined shifter/brake calipers), if something brakes when you're out travelling (they are the same as down tube shifters only mounted differently). They are a pretty simple design too, so they are pretty robust.

Another reason (why I have them on the utility bike) is to combine a mountain bike drive chain with drop bars (also a popular combination for touring). The only snag is the need for reasonably expensive Dura-ace TT shifters (I did'nt find any other compatible triple + 9-speed shifters at least) to run a 9-speed MTB drive chain. One thing I love about them is the fact that they do not reset their position after shifting. So you can tell what gears you are using, by feel.

We just got a really nice 3Rensho TT. Check the brake behind the BB.

That's a bit special. What's the damage?

Barcons: Far less can go wrong with them and they (or their cables mostly) don't interfere with handlebar bags. Some muppets also use the setup on their race bikes..

We just got a really nice 3Rensho TT. Check the brake behind the BB.

that doesn't look set up correctly. Seems to be missing some housing.

this forum has surprised me before, though.

My early 90's Giant Escape (in a fruity pink/purple/mint colourway) had a u brake mounted by the BB - on a road bike I assume this is fine - on a MTB however a rusty mud magnet!

from velospace (http://velospace.org/node/22787):

48 grammes of beauty.

48 grams of useless if it not comfortable for some thought.

Squoocher!!!!thats some seat - love the business suit stripes! business time alright! how much £? and where from?

The pain is part of the pleasure :)