Bike Anti-Porn - When Things Go Wrong

As quoted;
The shifters and rear derailleur are from Chinese brand L-Twoo’s R9 range, with a Campagnolo-style thumb-shifter used. It’s much smaller than the Italian groupset powerhouse’s version and is located towards the end of the lever body.

RPP supplies the crankset, and Sunshine the cassette. The chain is provided by KMC in its X11 variety.

I just came here to post that! So bad.

Pretty much anything post 2020

Feels like a pure marketing exercise...
"But we need to differentiate our brand from everyone else's Aeroad copy"
A few brainstorms later with the design and marketing teams
"We've added a weird twist in the toptube and we'll just say it improves stiffness and aerodynamics"

Crappy screenshot of a crappy bike.
Probably one of the worst bikes I've ever seen

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destroyed version of one of these?

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Similar idea for frame reinforcement anyway

Yes, that's why the wheels are miles apart

First thing it came to mind after that is one of those modern SUV with all kind of unnecessary angles and leds for no reason.

That’s horrible indeed. However, the frame shape itself can be kind of cool if it’s done right. The utopia roadster has a similar design with crossed tubes. Apparently they are great touring bikes. Combined with a Rohloff they have a certain german charme but I understand that it’s not for everybody.

Lol! And apparently this frame design makes it possible to strap a tent under the downtube

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With a little lot more restraint that could have been nice.

Could be anti, could be the next Thomson layback

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could be the next Thomson layback

The Thomson layback post was the next Titec Hellbent

Rear derailleur cable is odd.

I like that. "Triple-triangle eh, GT? Hold my Pilsner."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/373499156138729/permalink/2327250120763613/?ref=facebook_story_share

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Hunchback vibes.

Not sure where to put this.

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In the guilty bike porn thread

Somewhere near this

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this is perfect for the fishy looking bikes thread. Buffalo or a bull perhaps?

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