Mine is the UCI version of the same bike . I think they lost the hydration system and changed the forks for TT . So far the likes out weigh the dislikes , not that i care
Fugly cycling trends
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winjim
Smash the cistern
I have to say it looks an awful lot better disguised as a metal fence.Mine is the UCI version of the same bike . I think they lost the hydration system and changed the forks for TT . So far the likes out weigh the dislikes , not that i care
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- The TerrorVortex
This, on the other hand...
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
The chain is slack on that.
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- London
Curved chainstays. Keep it simple.
Agree with OP as well about curved and squared main tubes. I think it's the Condor Fratello (I am sure its a very nice bike and a tribute to Italian manufacturing) that has kinda squared tubes.
I just think why?
Keep it simple and round - strong, looks OK, get on it and ride it.
I see most of these things as a distraction to "add value" (ie - what you can flog it for), create some market positioning.
I never liked it. It did look futuristic and mean but I never imagined it outside the track. You should read Boardman's book. He and Lotus fell out big time.
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any word in French about anything cycling used by a Brit.
what's French for "ponce"?
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- London
Hope to post a winner on this. Which I've witnessed on a podium. But fear that its fleshy tones have subjected it to the google porn filter.
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- London
that's not a sneaky pic of a bike of someone you know is it?
Why didn't they just buy a bigger frame?
Flick of the Elbow
Guru
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- Edinburgh
Have to disagree with you on that one. When it comes to racing heritage the Continentals rightly rule the roost. Their gaff, their language.
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but brits invented the modern bike.
And am afraid I still disagree with you.
I think folk slipping into a foreign language (and I'm not just talking about Brits) for a single word, including a shift into what they think is the correct foreign/native pronunciation, comes across to me as profoundly pretentious. And funny. You can sense/hear the grinding of the gears as they try to get their tongue round it. I always expect a severe mouth malfunction, spluttering, teeth and vomit spewing.
And am afraid I still disagree with you.
I think folk slipping into a foreign language (and I'm not just talking about Brits) for a single word, including a shift into what they think is the correct foreign/native pronunciation, comes across to me as profoundly pretentious. And funny. You can sense/hear the grinding of the gears as they try to get their tongue round it. I always expect a severe mouth malfunction, spluttering, teeth and vomit spewing.
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- The TerrorVortex
I shall get a copy. I've seen the prototype of that bike, hanging up in Mike Burrows workshop near Norwich. Didn't dare ask for a go...
Flick of the Elbow
Guru
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- Edinburgh
Learning the language of racing is part of the fun of it. The challenges of pronunciation of the terminology no different from trying to pronounce all those Continental rider names, sponsor names, bike makes (Ciocc anyone ?), or exotic place names.
