....it ain't pretty.
In fact, it might be an abomination to nature itself.
In fact, it might be an abomination to nature itself.
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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wow.
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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Y?
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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I think the Wiki just got it's definitive entry for irony...
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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that is some headtube, even by typical softride standards.
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Khai]
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I don't think it's iron but Ti, Khai ;-)
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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MY EYES!!!!!!!!
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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DUDE! I showed you my bike in strict confidence. You're not invited to the smores parties anymore.
*sniffle*
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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Just because you can doesnt mean you should.
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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is this what's known as a home-made frankenbike?
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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What is this??? Looks like a bike but...
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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it ain't pretty.
No, but it's maybe more aero than most other bikes?
"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."
No, but it's maybe more aero than most other bikes?
"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [vitus979]
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Pretty well guarantee mine is still more aero.
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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Sorry, I like the ti cycles titanflex better.
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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Somebody wasted a lot of money.
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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I can't help but feel sorry for the nimbles
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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Well, maybe I'm crazy, but I don't get this thread at all.
This bike is about ten years old, made of mostly 6/4 ti, polished, has 650 wheels, and has about a foot of drop to the armrests. If I can recall correctly, it weighs about 18 pounds in race trim, and it's really f-in fast. I have actually ridden it, by the way - I worked for the manufacturer when the bike was made. The design actually pre-dates the similar looking Softride bike, although they (Softride) won't admit it.
I really love how the idiot squad on this forum will ooh and aah over an "aero" frame with a 34 mm chord to the down tube, and look at spacers to determine position - rather than position. Post 2 pictures on here - one bike has 2 inches of spacers, one has the stem flat to the headset, rider position is identical - and I guarantee the spacer bike will get "go lower" posts up the wazoo.
IMHOP, this bike is ugly as hell... but so is a Barrachi. That has Cervelo stickers on it, so it gets the oohs and aahs.
And, yes, this bike is probably more aero than what you are on; ugly doesn't stop something from being fast.
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This bike is about ten years old, made of mostly 6/4 ti, polished, has 650 wheels, and has about a foot of drop to the armrests. If I can recall correctly, it weighs about 18 pounds in race trim, and it's really f-in fast. I have actually ridden it, by the way - I worked for the manufacturer when the bike was made. The design actually pre-dates the similar looking Softride bike, although they (Softride) won't admit it.
I really love how the idiot squad on this forum will ooh and aah over an "aero" frame with a 34 mm chord to the down tube, and look at spacers to determine position - rather than position. Post 2 pictures on here - one bike has 2 inches of spacers, one has the stem flat to the headset, rider position is identical - and I guarantee the spacer bike will get "go lower" posts up the wazoo.
IMHOP, this bike is ugly as hell... but so is a Barrachi. That has Cervelo stickers on it, so it gets the oohs and aahs.
And, yes, this bike is probably more aero than what you are on; ugly doesn't stop something from being fast.
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [fredly]
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Softride Rocket with a Renn disc and no giant ass brake levers on the basebar.
Mine's more aero.
Mine's more aero.
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [fredly]
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Ugly definitely stops me from being fast. ;)
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [fredly]
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a foot of drop...more like 3-4 inches...6 at most.
the frame is too big for the rider, therein lies the problem.
if you are on a bike frame that fits you properly, there is no need for inches of spacers. not only are they unsafe (what's reccomended...<2 inches?), but they are FUGLY.
that bike is hideous, but i'd argue that for most softrides. and i don't own a cervelo...i can't stand the paint jobs on their bikes.
"Anyone can work hard when they want to; Champions do it when they don't."
the frame is too big for the rider, therein lies the problem.
if you are on a bike frame that fits you properly, there is no need for inches of spacers. not only are they unsafe (what's reccomended...<2 inches?), but they are FUGLY.
that bike is hideous, but i'd argue that for most softrides. and i don't own a cervelo...i can't stand the paint jobs on their bikes.
"Anyone can work hard when they want to; Champions do it when they don't."
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [Ze Gopha]
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Well, the Rocket is about as aero as it gets. Hard to top that - probably a draw on the frame.
The "...giant ass brake levers..." are Mavic Mechtronic, and yeah, they're ridiculous - but the shift buttons on the extensions is really damn cool...
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The "...giant ass brake levers..." are Mavic Mechtronic, and yeah, they're ridiculous - but the shift buttons on the extensions is really damn cool...
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [fredly]
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Is that why the beam says "Softride"?
Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [krgregg]
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"a foot of drop...more like 3-4 inches...6 at most.
the frame is too big for the rider, therein lies the problem. "
Of course.
Far be it from me to question your judgement on this, given that I have actually ridden the bike in question, while you have a single photo taken from a crappy angle.
How silly of me.
My apologies.
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the frame is too big for the rider, therein lies the problem. "
Of course.
Far be it from me to question your judgement on this, given that I have actually ridden the bike in question, while you have a single photo taken from a crappy angle.
How silly of me.
My apologies.
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Re: You might not want to let your youngsters see this.... [fredly]
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point taken; however, from this angle, it looks like maybe 3-4 inches of drop. as you said though, bad angle.
to each their own. i wouldn't ride it...but if the rider's happy on it...more power to him/her.
"Anyone can work hard when they want to; Champions do it when they don't."
to each their own. i wouldn't ride it...but if the rider's happy on it...more power to him/her.
"Anyone can work hard when they want to; Champions do it when they don't."
The design pre-dates the Power-wing, or whatever the heck Softride called it - as I wrote, "the similar looking Softride." NOT the beam itself.
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