Isn't this the most beautiful bike ……. ever?

[Crankarm]

http://www.shandcycles.com/bikes/stoater-rohloff/

I'm going to have to go and lie down in a darkened room ……………… oh it is dark .

 

[Brandane]

Beautiful price too .

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Tis nice.

 

[KneesUp]

I do love the Stoater, but I am not convinced by the Rolhoff, and the belt drive even less. Fortunately there is one with proper gears too. It's a lovely thing, but I'm not sure it does much - apart from look nicer, weigh less and flex less - than my old hack.

I'd have one in a heartbeat

 

[smokeysmoo]

Nope! Disc brakes and sloping top tubes make me want to

This on the other hand is a real contender IMO anyway

 

[TheCyclingRooster]

Hi Crankarm. Beauty is very definitely in the eyes of the beholder - in this case it is you.
That is one hell of a lot of money for what appears to be a modified version of the Carrera Vituoso frame and loaded with alternative kit to that which most people would invest in.
I can see the belt drive system being fraught with issues from 'Road Crap' and almost certainly not a Winter steed.

 

[screenman]

 

[young Ed]

Nope! Disc brakes and sloping top tubes make me want to

This on the other hand is a real contender IMO anyway

now i DO like that!

as for OP, i don't like the aesthetics of belt drive and also i don't like the gear change i much, much prefer STI levers
Cheers Ed

 

[smokeysmoo]

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I've actually just been sick in my mouth

 

[young Ed]

nah, she looks too scary!

on the other hand for the OP it is a nice frame and if i could have a new set of wheels and a ultegra or durace groupset to fit to it, then yes i do like it
Cheers Ed

 

[young Ed]

I've actually just been sick in my mouth

looks like a triathalon or possibly but probably not a TT bike
Cheers Ed

 

[screenman]

I've actually just been sick in my mouth

The same that Jackson is so in the past.

Just kidding every bike looks good to me, but I do like the aero look, by that I do not mean full of holes.

 

[Crankarm]

Beautiful price too .

There are limitless funds this afternoon.

Anyway you can't put a price on true beauty.

The clean lines and simplicity of the Stoater have a timeless beauty and quality; elegant without being vulgar.

 

[Crankarm]

I had a feeling that this thread would produce some strong opinions and emotions. Judging by the last few posts I think I was right.

 

[screenman]

nah, she looks too scary!

on the other hand for the OP it is a nice frame and if i could have a new set of wheels and a ultegra or durace groupset to fit to it, then yes i do like it
Cheers Ed

Says the guy who wants to own a Land Rover.