Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

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Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Mike I » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:24 pm

So I got myself a mix of the two, for vertical compliance combined with lateral stiffness :D :D .

Fans of the Japanese stuff should look away ..... now.
















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I could have sworn the cranks were horizontal. I think I'll get a structural engineer to have a look at the steps :wink: .
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Sylv » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:32 pm

That's superb Mike! I bet the rear end is comfy. Like that brand they make classy mtbs too
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Snoop Doug » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:34 pm

Crikey Mike - another bike!! Lucky for you the Good Mrs I doesn't ever come looking on this here forum eh :wink:

Looks like a tidy number 8)
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby -Adam- » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:38 pm

Neither the cranks nor the stairs are horizontal, don't you own a spirit level?? :lol:

In addition, your chain is not in the 11/12... and your tyres (French tyres on Italian rims!?) aren't quite lined up with the valves :wink:

Apart from that, I like it! Will be interested to hear if you feel you actually notice the carbon in those locations... It's pretty classy though I've gotta say.

If you put handbuilt wheels on it I'd almost want it!
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Snoop Doug » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:46 pm

[quote="-Adam-"]and your tyres (French tyres on Italian rims!?) aren't quite lined up with the valves :wink:


After the ribbing I got for this faux pas last year - I wasn't going to say owt but seeing as how you mentioned it......methinks standards are slipping a touch
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Jon H » Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:08 pm

Looks like you might be getting thirsty when you're riding that.
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Andrew G » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:23 am

Nice piece of Italian style Mike, and a classy colour combo.
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby huw williams » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:06 am

Have you bought a quick bike this time? :D
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Marky Mark » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:23 am

What, no bell? :shock:
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Snoop Doug » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:36 am

[quote="Jon Hemming"]Looks like you might be getting thirsty when you're riding that.


Wot? :oops: :?
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Sylv » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:52 am

Cages?
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Snoop Doug » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:05 pm

[quote="Sylv"]Cages?


Lions?
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Marky Mark » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:01 pm

[quote="Snoop Doug"][quote="Sylv"]Cages?


Lions?


Dooooh!
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby Paul on the Pearson » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:14 pm

Nice gritty urban setting Mike. Very "street".
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Re: Steel's real, but plastic's fantastic ...

Postby adrian » Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:58 pm

[quote="Sean Hogan - 何祥"]This new bike looks like the mane event!

Maul envious
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