OTP lovers!

I like the new stem and bars.

And if you don't mind my suggestion.....that when you eventually wear out those rims, an all black pair may look quite nice as a replacement.

Cheers! I dont mind that suggestion at all!! As far as I'm concerned, the orange is the worst thing about the bike (i'm no expert, but it rides well for me), so when the wheels do go a black set of rims is on the cards. I've done about 2,500 miles on it over the last 10 months and the current wheels are still perfectly true.

The stem is still the standard one...it does look different with the drops though.

Just ordered some new bits for my cream grinder as I landed a new job, so I thought I'd treat myself.
Charge bowl drop bars (never really tried drops before, these looks quite shallow).
Brooks B17 (some luxury for my arse).
Brooks leather bar tape.

Both in black to match the Glenbrook saddlebag I recently bought.
Quite excited about getting the new stuff!

bednarz
sounds good hope to see some pics
Have a B17 don't know why i waited so long best saddle i've had by far IMHO and Brooks Bar tape on my Bike the tape was too damn fiddly for me So LBS sorted that for me...now looking at Front Pannier Rack to extend carry capacity

Bit late, but can I have a piece of the speedway/ small guy discussion. Assume the speedway bike has a shortish trail (fast handling), and see what happens when you add a fork with increased offset for toe clearance. The trail gets even smaller! Not ideal.
http://www.velobase.com/Resource_Tools/ForkCalc.aspx

Kev83
Set your BB to saddle height to 0.883 x your inseam (measured not your trouser size).
Then adjust your stem length + bar height to a comfortable position (with your saddle clamped at the center of it rails). The best way to do this is borrow some stems from kind hearted peoples parts bins (I have a few on-one stems in different lengths, but am not UK based)
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/STOO3DF/on-one-3d-forged-stem
Being short you are likely to be more comfortable with little or no saddle to bar drop (or infact a rise if your cycling style is more casual).

Spend time, dialling your bikes fit in. It is well worth it.

Happy cycling.

Arr nice pista :-)

Like the bull horns but maybe different colour though. Also like that you stripped the decals of, nice and clean looking. Ive been thingking bout doing the same on mine but worried about taking the clear protection off. I dont have a second bike so would have to ride mine in salty rainy winter. I really dont like the pista and no brakes decals on top tube. Neways, nice ride man.

Bianchi Pista 2008, entirely standard with the expection of;

• MKS pedal (with NJS cage and cheap strap from Condor)
  
• Nitto bullhorn drop
  
• San Marco Rolls saddle
  
• Tiagra brake with dirty harry levels, does the job now and for insurance purpose and emergency use.
  
  

the bike look quite clean and tidy, but in reality it's very scruffy with lots of marks and a couple tiny dents from the d-lock, didn't care, just love the ride.

that it, thought I have Mavic Open Pro in black for the front and rear wheel coming soon to complete the bike (and black Nitto seatpost with black shorter glossy stem).

Bought this 2008 Pista frame from here. It came with fork,stem, crank and seatpost.

I bought other components separately:

Generic drop bars and lever from bicycle magic.
Generic road pedals with Halfords toe clips/cages .
Shimano calliper.
Mavic Ma2 wheel (not sure of hub)
Halo Wheel with Halo 17t cog

It looks standard but its ok for now :-)

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Got the charge bowl drop bars today and had a little go on them, not too impressed really.
There is no space on the tops for a nice hand position (I'd like the option) as the flat is super narrow.

Ordered a set of midge bars instead to see how I get on with those, they look like they have a similarly shallow drop but a much more generous flat section.

man thats nice :-)

Here you go dude. Sorry for the shit photos. Only got the camera phone at the mo (and composition is fucked 'cause I'm a bit pissed). I could do with covering up the welds a bit more but it's difficult getting the stickers to stick there.

When we get some good weather up here in Edinburgh I'll get out with the proper film or digital camera and get some proper arty shit on the go. I've spotted a really good graffiti spot that would look very FGG. And those tyres need changed now that I see it in a pic. They look like balloons.

Ordered a set of midge bars instead to see how I get on with those, they look like they have a similarly shallow drop but a much more generous flat section.

This is indeed true.

Not much room on the drops, but enough for my small hands. This might be a more road friendly version.
http://www.somafab.com/bar_junebug.html

Not much room on the drops, but enough for my small hands.

Good to hear because I have small hands too.

mini hi five

mini hi five

ahaha

If this comes out like this, it is probably one of the nicest OTP I've seen, might be wrong tho.

what do you guys think of my SE lager?

I like your effort.

OTP bikes?

Well, here is my Langster. It's my winter trainer/bad weather fixed.

It's a 2006 with Dolan Navigator Pista wheels, a Specialized Body Geometry saddle, Look pedals and a Deda stem. This was it ready for a (dry) nightime ride. It's currently also wearing Crud Road Racers.)

This was my other Langster, a 2008. Stock except for the saddle, tyres and bar tape. I think the 2007 and 2008 Langsters were excellent. (With the exception of the city editions.)

The Langster is (well at least was - I don't know what the newer ones are like) a great bike for an OTP. It's light, fast and responsive.