Is this the ugliest factory-produced bike ever?

[zimzum42]

That Kirk looks OK....... It's only the downtube that deviates from the classic diamond really.

Coulour can make a massive difference.

Langster is still v.wrong

 

[gkerr4]

I like Langsters - I like the ride, the price and concept - I even have an 07 model in the colour that no-one likes - "rust"

but I don't like the colour scheme of the 'london' model - it's just too much. Especially those keirin bars - std bars might tone it down a little, but probably not enough.

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

At least you could have a LeMond moment on it and nobody would notice.

A what? Do I really want to know?

 

[wafflycat]

A what? Do I really want to know?

The old story about LeMond opening his bowels whilst still on the bike, mid-stage.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

poor tommy simpson did that too, ultimately had a hand in his demise as it left him dehydrated.

 

[papercorn2000]

'86 TDF and he still managed to win!

Still an ugly ****er of a bike, especially that saddle!

 

[Flying_Monkey]

That Langster is evil. However I really like the industrial over-engineered look of both the Whyte and the old Kirk. Sure, it's a different aesthetic than a Pegoretti or Colnagno, but it's says more than any number of generic alu-carb clone bikes.

 

[Keith Oates]

The Kirk reminds me of Boardman's Lotus bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[laurence]

i quite like the Kirk, as FM says, it's different in an extreme way. i'd still rather have my Peg though, that's different in a beautiful way - slight bias there.

that Langster is white trash, in every way.

L

 

[Mr Celine]

The Whyte reminds me of Anne Widdicombe. So ugly I wouldn't ride it under any circumstances.