Post images of beauty (quote pics sparingly) - see Mod warnings in OP

AstraMonti · 26-11-2013 10:14am

It's not as immaculate as I would like it but it's ok. Going to be build up with campag record of course and my beloved PlanetX after around 20k kms is going to be retired.

Darkglasses · 26-11-2013 10:18am

What's the weight Astra?

Harrybelafonte · 26-11-2013 10:29am

Lumen wrote: »

OK, I'll take your word for it. It's a GT Edge Titanium 1 apparently.

The bidons are too big though.

Have always liked the GT seat stay arrangement tbh

AstraMonti · 26-11-2013 11:00am

Darkglasses wrote: »

What's the weight Astra?

As it stands with headset, seatpost, seatpost collar is at 2400. It's not light so I hope the name and the frame make up for it.

happytramp · 26-11-2013 11:09am

One of my favrouite bikes of all time.

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letape · 26-11-2013 12:35pm

My take on the above:

Lumen · 26-11-2013 12:36pm

letape, have you considered using a skinnier stem? It seems a bit out of proportion with the tubing and seatpost. </nitpick>

letape · 26-11-2013 12:40pm

Is this better?

I'm considering rebuilding it with early 90s C-Record / first generation ergopower and deltas. That or else buy an older cheaper frame for that build.

GTDolanator · 26-11-2013 1:01pm

It would look nice with a quill stem and a retro group

letape · 26-11-2013 1:19pm

GTDolanator wrote: »

It would look nice with a quill stem and a retro group

I like the way the bike feels as it is currently built so part of me would like to leave it as it is. On the other hand I have most of what I need to rebuild it and it would be interesting to ride it with period parts.

TheBlaaMan · 26-11-2013 2:37pm

letape wrote: »

Is this better?

I'm considering rebuilding it with early 90s C-Record / first generation ergopower and deltas. That or else buy an older cheaper frame for that build.

....and it looks even better in the flesh. A really, really beautiful bike that oozes class.

letape · 26-11-2013 3:16pm

TheBlaaMan - I am looking forward to seeing your Colnago when its put together

TheBlaaMan · 26-11-2013 4:19pm

letape wrote: »

TheBlaaMan - I am looking forward to seeing your Colnago when its put together

I think it has had to be sent on the hairy fella with the reindeer, so i may have to wait until 26th December to start the build ;(

It gives me a bit of time to buy some more bits

Lusk_Doyle · 26-11-2013 5:27pm

Why do Colnago make the front forks a different colour? Stoopid looking.

AstraMonti · 26-11-2013 5:34pm

I 'll email Ernesto to tell him about your disappointment.

letape · 26-11-2013 5:41pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Why do Colnago make the front forks a different colour? Stoopid looking.

Most colnagos with steel forks have them painted in the same colour as the frame; unless they are Crome and they match the rear stays and Crome lugs on those frames.

Their older frames with carbon forks are in natural carbon weave which was consistent with other frames of that era.

Lusk_Doyle · 26-11-2013 5:50pm

letape wrote: »

Most colnagos with steel forks have them painted in the same colour as the frame; unless they are Crome and they match the rear stays and Crome lugs on those frames.

Their older frames with carbon forks are in natural carbon weave which was consistent with other frames of that era.

So yours is a bit of a collectible is what you're saying then?

Lusk_Doyle · 26-11-2013 5:52pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

I 'll email Ernesto to tell him about your disappointment.

I wouldn't bother. Judging by the style of his bikes I doubt he has embraced modern technology such as email!

letape · 26-11-2013 6:00pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

So yours is a bit of a collectible is what you're saying then?

No, it just happens to be an old frame / bike that I like to use as an everyday bike. Definitely not a collectible.

TheBlaaMan · 26-11-2013 6:05pm

I think its time to send out the mob to bring in Lusk for a-burning....

Lusk_Doyle · 26-11-2013 7:32pm

TheBlaaMan wrote: »

I think its time to send out the mob to bring in Lusk for a-burning....

Ha ha! Be sure to bring your old "vintage" colnago and other such "retro" or "hip", "cool" or other misnomer labeled bikes to throw on the pire!

Would you folks go out and buy a 1960s beetle or mini over a modern one? Who am I kidding, of course you would!

Lusk_Doyle · 26-11-2013 7:38pm

Oh baby!

letape · 26-11-2013 7:45pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Would you folks go out and buy a 1960s beetle or mini over a modern one? Who am I kidding, of course you would!

It doesn't have to be a choice of one or the other - but yes, I do happen to like older cars!

Lusk_Doyle · 26-11-2013 7:51pm

^^^all good except for the farrow and ball bar tape.

letape · 26-11-2013 7:55pm

I'd agree with you there but I'm too mean to change it until its well used!

Darkglasses · 28-11-2013 6:49pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr5z2bp3AVA

Here you go, 'nago heads. Something to liven up your Thursday evening.

letape · 28-11-2013 9:14pm

[Here you go, 'nago heads. Something to liven up your Thursday evening.[/quote]

I think it's time we had a separate Colnago thread ;-)

Lusk_Doyle · 28-11-2013 9:45pm

letape wrote: »

[Here you go, 'nago heads. Something to liven up your Thursday evening.

I think it's time we had a separate Colnago thread ;-)[/QUOTE]

We do. It's called the images of ugly thread!

Raam · 28-11-2013 9:47pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

We do. It's called the images of ugly thread!

eh...

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Lusk_Doyle · 28-11-2013 10:00pm

That's a modern one. They are acceptable. Retro are not.

Scrappy600 · 29-11-2013 1:31pm

Retro bikes make my eyes sad

Lumen · 29-11-2013 1:34pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

That's a modern one. They are acceptable. Retro are not.

"Retro" does not mean "old".

Lusk_Doyle · 29-11-2013 1:43pm

Lumen wrote: »

"Retro" does not mean "old".

Ok granddad. I suppose gay means jolly too?

Scrappy600 · 29-11-2013 2:39pm

Retro/old/antique/s**t no one else wants! it's all the same ;-)

petethedrummer · 29-11-2013 3:01pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Would you folks go out and buy a 1960s beetle or mini over a modern one? Who am I kidding, of course you would!

This is a thread about beauty. Not practicality or reliability or comfort.

Edit: And I would buy the old versions of those cars because last time I checked I am not a girl.

Lusk_Doyle · 29-11-2013 3:34pm

petethedrummer wrote: »

This is a thread about beauty. Not practicality or reliability or comfort.

Edit: And I would buy the old versions of those cars because last time I checked I am not a girl.

Your implication of the purpose of my post is incorrect.

Darkglasses · 29-11-2013 3:52pm

I remember when we used to just pictures of bikes we liked, that was fun.

Another entry from the Alessandro Ballan collection, but I think this one's stunner.

petethedrummer · 29-11-2013 3:57pm

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Your implication of the purpose of my post is incorrect.

you'll have to explain it to me then.

at1withmyself · 29-11-2013 4:00pm

letape wrote: »

I think it's time we had a separate Colnago thread ;-)

I think we should start a new thread:

"Retro Vs. New Vs. Who feckin cares!!!, now leave the images of beauty thread to images!!!!! thread"

Lusk_Doyle · 29-11-2013 4:07pm

petethedrummer wrote: »

you'll have to explain it to me then.

No. That's the "beauty" of it!

Here's a beautiful bike in the snow!

TheBlaaMan · 29-11-2013 4:22pm

:rolleyes: Oh yeah, that a real beautiful, pure white, is it ?

Beasty · 29-11-2013 4:22pm

OK, this thread has certainly lost its way in recent pages.

The thread is for posting pictures of bike gear that posters consider warrant the title "images of beauty". Everyone's perception of beauty is going to be different, so let's not turn it into a thread discussing the merits or otherwise of bestowing the title on specific "images". Yes we allow discussion in this thread, but please keep it constructive, try not to make negative comments (even in jest, as not everyone will necessarily get the joke) and help us get the thread back on track

Any questions, PM me or one of the other mods and don't de-rail the thread further by posting them here

Thanks

Beasty

fab5 · 29-11-2013 6:32pm

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Lusk_Doyle · 29-11-2013 8:37pm

Whoopsiedoodles. My bad. My image didn't upload previously. Here's two for good measure.

Raam · 29-11-2013 10:06pm

An oldie, well, not too old.

rollingscone · 30-11-2013 12:39am

Is it wrong to love this?

Lusk_Doyle · 30-11-2013 12:45am

Love this one. It's one ot the older models in my international fleet. She lives in Poland. I think it's an image of beauty because it enables me to see many parts of a wonderful country that I wouldn't otherwise normally get to see or take in cos I'd be driving. My polish beauty.