What is the "coolest" bike brand?

[Dirtyhanz]

Any thing from Italy

 

[outlash]

Totally the wrong shade. They try, but . . .

To be fair, I don't think they're trying. That's a Trek Boone crosser. Not something Bianchi exels in...

 

[Dirtyhanz]

Just put my sunglasses on and cycles away what ever you ride that is cool just ride

 

[MistaDee]

The coolest bikes are disability bikes as they enable independence and freedom to the rider that they may not typically have.
I think they redefine awesome as do the people facing & overcoming challenges to enjoy the freedom of cycling.

 

[GuyBoden]

Raleigh. Any Raleigh. Not cool.

I like the look of the 1980's Raleigh Record Sprint, even if the components weren't the best. They ride well, it's a 501 steel frame.

 

[mickle]

The coolest bikes are disability bikes as they enable independence and freedom to the rider that they may not typically have.
I think they redefine awesome as do the people facing & overcoming challenges to enjoy the freedom of cycling.

Innit.

 

[mjr]

Yes, I did, which is what I posted slightly later on to clarify things, when I said perhaps be retitled "coolest common brand". Keep up.

Yeah but even among common brands, you've missed obviously cooler ones like Bianchi and listed some of the most awfully dull ones like Specialized. Were you very, very drunk?

 

[grellboy]

Yeah but even among common brands, you've missed obviously cooler ones like Bianchi and listed some of the most awfully dull ones like Specialized. Were you very, very drunk?

 

[grellboy]

Yeah but even among common brands, you've missed obviously cooler ones like Bianchi and listed some of the most awfully dull ones like Specialized. Were you very, very drunk?

ha! Not drunk, just lazy. Remembered an old thread entitled "What big bike brands do you own?" and simply swiped that. Badly though, hence the duplication of Giant. Tbh though, it is a fair representation of the bikes I see most often, but then again I do live in Norfolk![/QUOTE]

 

[swee'pea99]

To be uber-cool it has to be a brand no-one's heard of. Like my Olmo. I saw another one. Once.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

To be uber-cool it has to be a brand no-one's heard of. Like my Olmo. I saw another one. Once.

Tell me more.

 

[3narf]

Unconventional engineering perhaps but I'm interested to know what makes you believe that it is bad engineering

Try holding a wheel by the spindle, one hand on each end, and get someone to spin it. Now 'steer' it; due to gyroscopic precession the reaction is felt at 90deg to the input force.

Now try the same holding just one end of the spindle; the forces are immense trying to twist (and succeeding) the thing out of your hand.

The good news is you don't have to clamp the spindle at just one end, unless your business plan dictates that marketing gimmickry is the most important aspect of your design. Cannondale, I'm talking to you.

 

[bikeman66]

What size is it?

18".

Don't tell me............. 16" or 20" is cool, but not 18"!

 

[mjr]

Tbh though, it is a fair representation of the bikes I see most often, but then again I do live in Norfolk!

At least for West Norfolk, it's definitely missing Raleigh, Claud Butler, Cinelli and Boardman... maybe others which I'm forgetting.

 

[raleighnut]

The coolest bikes are disability bikes as they enable independence and freedom to the rider that they may not typically have.
I think they redefine awesome as do the people facing & overcoming challenges to enjoy the freedom of cycling.

Judging by the number of youths that'd love a go on mine I'd agree with you,