Bike Anti-Porn - When Things Go Wrong

Some people just like flat bars better. The choice of bars looks to be crabon/light stuff.

That I quite agree, I seen an 70 years old man in the Lake District riding what appear to be a Planet X carbon bike with flat bar.

But at the same time, I can't help but think it would be suitable to buy a carbon hybrid, like this Sirrus whose frame look similar to their Roubaix model;

All that luggage and no rear pannier.
Front rack doesn't seem to be holding any load.

Touring fail.

Hardly any luggage really, most of that would fit into a large rucksack. Great for a few days away

That I quite agree, I seen an 70 years old man in the Lake District riding what appear to be a Planet X carbon bike with flat bar.

But at the same time, I can't help but think it would be suitable to buy a carbon hybrid, like this Sirrus whose frame look similar to their Roubaix model;

And for those who want to argue that you cannot ride as fast or efficiently with flat bars/risers that are higher than your saddle;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NMyaXG17Wg

you cannot ride as fast or efficiently with flat bars...

...unless all your rides are under 200 yards up cobbled streets

I still feel DFP point still stand, if set-up well, you still can keep up with other roadie...

...till there's a break in the group and end up having a big gap between you and the rider in front of you.

And for those who want to argue that you cannot ride as fast or efficiently with flat bars/risers that are higher than your saddle;

Chris Akrigg - King of the Cobbles - YouTube

Is that ted at 2:18?

it's the cap in foreground that really does it for me.

This

http://i.imgur.com/6zDG3.jpg
"LABrakeless"

Has brake.

that steerer extension...

Reddit really delivering today.

"LABrakeless"

Has brake.

You're missing the point; it doesn't have a lab rake, so the sticker is true.

Aw man. I've always wanted a lab rake too :(

not a lab..

Is this a pea?

Re?

Wow!!!!!!!!!!
How does the steering work?

squirrels

lots of them

looks like the batmobile had a second trimester abortion.

strangely attracted to them wheels :S

Is this a pea?

The cap finishes it.

Not only is the picture a repost, so is the response!

Lulz

Matrix blip.