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kyuss

Gorgeous
« on: 15 February, 2009, 02:41:57 am »
Is this not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen.



Okay, the wheels and groupset probably aren't the best choice, but look at that frame. 953 stainless, made by Waterford. Can anyone lend me the £4870 for the frameset? I guess you could propably get Waterford (or another 953 builder) to build you something similar, but I've not seen a bike yet that's as beautiful as this.

More pictures and details here and here
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Gus

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Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #1 on: 15 February, 2009, 06:35:40 am »

Absolutely gorgeous frame, I would love to have one, but  £4870 
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mike

Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #2 on: 15 February, 2009, 07:58:51 am »
lovely.  Reminds me of this one:



(that I sold.. :( )
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rogerzilla

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Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #3 on: 15 February, 2009, 08:35:48 am »
I don't like the crankset, white bar tape is always a mistake and the bars are much too high (actually, the frame's probably too big for whoever set the seat height).

Nice colour though.
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gonzo

Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #4 on: 15 February, 2009, 08:49:22 am »
Personally, I reckon the frame is the worst bit. I've never understood the need to leave the rear triangle unpainted. Is it really that cool to show off that your bike doesn't rust?
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rogerzilla

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Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #5 on: 15 February, 2009, 08:59:56 am »
I think it's to stop the bouncing chain knocking the paint off the RH chainstay.  A neoprene jacket does the job quite well.
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gonzo

Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #6 on: 15 February, 2009, 09:04:37 am »
So why on the seat stays then?
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Rob S

Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #7 on: 15 February, 2009, 11:08:56 am »
Quote from: gonzo on 15 February, 2009, 08:49:22 am
I've never understood the need to leave the rear triangle unpainted. Is it really that cool to show off that your bike doesn't rust?

Unpainted rear triangles look fab with a chromed fork but otherwise I think it looks odd.
A full downtube full of wording is never going to appear on a frame I call beautiful either. Oh and the crank is as ugly as fuck too, the crank arm should appear to grow from the centre not the chainring.
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andygates

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Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #8 on: 15 February, 2009, 12:15:34 pm »
Quote from: gonzo on 15 February, 2009, 09:04:37 am
So why on the seat stays then?

Just plain pretty.  Harks back to the days of chrome stays. 
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Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #9 on: 15 February, 2009, 12:18:04 pm »
Quote from: gonzo on 15 February, 2009, 08:49:22 am
Personally, I reckon the frame is the worst bit. I've never understood the need to leave the rear triangle unpainted. Is it really that cool to show off that your bike doesn't rust?


Says the man with a zebra frame...  ::-)

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Re: Gorgeous
« Reply #10 on: 15 February, 2009, 11:42:20 pm »
Yes the bars are too high and at a six-shooter angle (wrong!)

It's also girl's bike compact frame.  :sick:

Apart from that, it does look exquisitely crafted.
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