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Why is this in Anti-Porn?
Don't get me wrong, I agree that it should be in here but I wondered what your reasoning is? How much would you change to redeem this bike?
As far as I see it:
The wheels clash with the frame, big style, but would losing the colour be enough? I rather like the chrome version which is also in the BLB gallery (it's here - I'm not keen on those giant hubs though).
Matching hipster white bits. I think it looks ace as far as the aesthetics are concerned but looking at it from a practical point of view it's a fail for me (though to be fair it's hardly a bike with practicality in mind...).
The straps are the wrong shade of red (though I'm not against matching colours if they actually match).
Dropped stem and risers is a no no but matching the Supercorsa saddle to the Supercorsa is a big tick. Seatpost should be a Campagnolo not a Thomson.
Nothing wrong with the Sugino 75 but perhaps Campagnolo would be more fitting. Is using Japanese parts on an Italian frame (or its converse) enough to land it in Anti-Porn?
Is there anything I've missed?
For the record: Yes, I know how pedantic I am being but considering the time and money that would be spent building this up, don't tell me its just a bike. I am also assuming this was a shop build to show off new stock rather than a customer specced build(?).
As far as the polka dot Colnago, that build is just plain nasty. Even though I love that paintwork it's not the easiest bike to build up without looking hhsb. I suppose sticking to silver and black Italian bits would be the key?