Bike porn

the bike itself was already posted here, but never the detail shots, as i only made them for the sale. the wheels were originally from a bianchi steel track bike (i think from the late 80ies) from our local bianchi dealer, so i don't know the exact details, but they looked and rode good. now it belongs to a collector and is part of 80 other bikes. i only keep those bikes which i really ride.

however, i'm currently dealing for a new one :)

and thanks for the praise :)

That Rossin is (for me) perfect in every detail... once the frame-fit pump has been binned.

What is the crank on the black Rossin? I have one, is it any good?

...however, i'm currently dealing for a new one :)

and thanks for the praise :)

Aw, do tell?!

Bladed spokes (CX-ray?) wired and soldered

If they are Sapim, they are CX, not CX-Ray. Tied and soldered is an affectation, at best it makes no difference, at worst the combination of an fairly uncontrolled heat cycle and corrosive flux being left in the joint will weaken the spoke.

once the frame-fit pump has been binned.

At least it fits

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/08/news/time-trial-tech-the-race-of-truth-at-the-2012-usa-pro-challenge_236389

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^ Lol!

I'd be looking at CO2 pumps for TT use surely?

They were pre-riding the course, for the actual race they had a following car. Probably the bike of some lowly lowly domestique at that.

the page was going so good before ^^ that showed up

Oh fuck off! ;P
I quite like Treks and if I had the money for a good road bike, I would be looking at the high value for money producers like Trek, Giant, and Specialized as I'd want the best for my money.

Aw, do tell?!

be patient. at first the deal has to be fixed, then i'll pick it up later, appr. 3rd week of september

Campagnolo Record, not good compared with modern cranks but still worth money as collectors like them.

1st generation Chorus (1988 - 1991): Record have the fifth arm of the spider behind the crank arm (Athena are flat around the bolt dust cap, Chorus have a lip).

To say they're "not good" is too strong: obviously the alloys and designs have improved but these were top quality at the time.

£35 or so on Ebay; the graphite finish is rarer, so you'd be selling to a smaller market which may hold the price down if you don't have a complete groupset.

Yes, I was looking at the wrong bike

I'm not a mountain bike kind of guy, but I love this

I am a mountain bike guy and I can't stand that. But then I'm not into XC.

Far too much going on.

Gates centerdrive belt system, rolhoff hub, and a pair of fatties.....

Cannondales F29 Ultimate comes in a sexy matt black for 2013.

i've been missing out

I shall desist from posting further Leftys or fatbikes.

for a bit ;)

anyone know how this is done or anyone that will do this kind of paint job? I had a Carrera frame with the same effect so it can't be an expensive process.

They feed a horde of butterflies nothing but white paint for two weeks, paint the black base coat, then spread a thin layer of honey all over the frame and let the blighters loose, then just clear coat it.

I shall desist from posting further Leftys or fatbikes.

for a bit ;)

Noooooooo, i really like your fat stuff,

that sounds really wrong ;)

^It's like a bike rack is not suitable.

I am a mountain bike guy and I can't stand that. But then I'm not into XC.

Le Google.

This must be you.