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First time with clipless pedals:

Ok, that's an ancient thread, so what? Where else could I show off the awesome drawing talents...

looks a bit uncomfortable

He wouldn't mind YouTube - 20 km in Paris-Roubaix without bike seat

no its not

The argument room is on another floor.
I can't believe you guys still keep referring to the trolling at all.

Oh, and yes it is!

(moser)

Anyone know anything about this stem and if it's any good/valuable?

http://static.lfgss.com/attachments/38780d1303076960-goldtina.jpg

Ugly cranks and hoods, imho. Never been keen on those "integrated seatposts" on non-crabon frames, either.

Wow, those levers look particularly ace on those bars (Syntace Stratos?).

Id be amazed if this bike fit anyone who was 5'10".
I'm 6ft and my 57cm is too big for me.

Funny, I'm 6ft and my 58cm is too small. It's a steel road frame from ca. 1990. So, how does it work? (magnets?)

^^seat too low.

No, it isn't. It can look that way because of the weird (from today's pov) geometry.

Bottom middle with a different chainset would be a win.

Different wheels, too. And add mudguards, obviously.

Not too keen on the saddle on that Rensho.

It's a bike meant for street use by someone who knows what they're doing, possibly a pro, and this saddle is supposed to be uber-comfy if you know how to break it in and administer proper care. Matches the bar tape, too. What can possibly be wrong about it?

Awesome! Have any more detailed pics? I can't even read if it says 3rensho or something completely different on the downtube/forks.

^As a driver as well, I'd happily accept the call for regular testing / refresher courses for drivers. Truth be told I wasn't really taught to drive, simply taught to pass the test. From that point drivers go off on some radically differing tangents - those who generally seek to improve their skills and drive well and the more selfish, self involved types who are the bane of other road users lives. Take those 'skills' back to a review test drive and see an improvement I say.

^^^this
Exactly what I've been thinking.

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/steering-wheel/549109

Not antiporn but don't know where else to put it. I hope to the sweet lord it's a joke.

By the nickname, seller's Polish and probably looked the word up in a dictionary. "Handlebar(s)" and "steering wheel" are called the same in Polish: "kierownica". Another question might be, how has the guy managed, with his incredible language skills, to make enough money in Ireland to afford this combo.

and i am aware of these butterfly bars. i just mean the padding for bartape

This sort of padding is actually very comfortable plus it's dirt cheap. Someone just made a 'trekking' bike out of a nice road bike. Just lacks mudguards (fenders? I forget which one was the British option) and panniers on a rack. I guess.

Not exactly much wrong with that Wilier. Manky pedals and stupidly chopped bars but the rest is pretty good.

Exactly my objections. First impression was, mmm what a nice fixie, I could ride that. But then I noticed the stupid bars. Pedals only made it worse.

I've always thought Willier are only high-end road bikes.

no dustcaps on ultratorque cranks

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2383807261389850787#

Thanks, I had no idea what cranks they were. However, I'm not sure if the video explains why you wouldn't use dust caps with them.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5258853621_fac3c7fdc6_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5258884689_cd6f8452c6_b.jpg

I'll take one to go, thank you. I actually like when the cable 'sticks out' like that from under the bartape. Personally, I would put the crank dust caps in place, but that's it. Too hot!

That's not Anti. Looks like a 'work' bike. Looks functional and not scandalous in any way.

You are 100% right. I iz so disappoint with you.

To justify trolling: isn't the frame actually something very nice? Or just a sticker?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jf3FS3lGbqk/TZuRkz4ziAI/AAAAAAAACto/uuKxrvu6U1s/s1600/IMG_5780.jpg

Though functional.

Oh dear, this is baaaaad...

And the Mash sticker? Just a nod to history.

I would just add "4077th" and pretend I'm Hawkeye Pierce.

What about the horrific bars, single straps on brakless large gearing, front tub and horrible MASH sticker?

I know there's a lot non-porn about it, but I never said it was porn worthy. I just love the way it looks and would ride it. The MASH sticker doesn't offend me, although the top tube ones should go. Single straps aren't bothering me as I would simply change them to clipless. Front wheel I did mention and this stem... I don't know, I've seen it before on here and have mixed feelings about it. For me, it's somewhere between quirky porn and ridiculous anti.

This is lovely! Being picky, front wheel could match rear, but that's it. I love this bike. Smite me, oh mighty smiter.

Dang, got too excited and didn't notice cable guides and the rear dropouts. But these only make it a LITTLE less hot.

That can't be belt drive. Can you see any couplers which allow you to put a belt on?

Black chain & chainrings

Ok, maybe I'm too drunk. Nothing I could possibly like about it, then.

Maybe I should post.