Willehond Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Here she is, my new bike I picked up this afternoon! All splendid in black. Single speed, fully integrated head and taillight (dynamo powered!), integrated kickstand, carrier and retro back pedal brakes (coaster). Took her out for a spin tonight and it's a great workout. Every hill or bump inthe road works the thighs (it aint easy lumping 20kg's up a hill!). Also has a built in lock that locks the rear wheel up. Should keep them from stealing it, but I think the looks should be enough of a deterrent! Clean unclutered cockpit with no unsightly external brake or gear cables. Shimano should take note... Even managed to hunt down and catch a couple of old bogeys!
linnega Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I want a bike like that but in pink....with a basket.
Willehond Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 I want a bike like that but in pink....with a basket. How about this one (not mine!)Willehond2008-07-15 13:45:45
Willehond Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 fugly buddy... fugly Some say Colnago's have fugly colour schemes. Others see the beauty that comes with the heritage....
linnega Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 No-no. I'm quite serious, it must be painted pink and have a basket. Nothing frilly - a square alu basket will be fine.
#Pete# Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 awesome! Jeff Jones must have got his spaceframe and his handlebar ideas from you!
Baaisikilist Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 You only weigh 20kg's...?! You really should eat more williehond...What sort of chow do they serve at that pimp n hoes place in the background...?
Willehond Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 You only weigh 20kg's...?! You really should eat more williehond...What sort of chow do they serve at that pimp n hoes place in the background...? Piepenhoes! Yes, they probably serve some over priced herring, stroopwafels, gehakt ballen and great coffee. ...and uhm, it's the bike that's 20kg's, the two off us liberally surpass a 100kg's (thanks to the stroopwafels) which makes downhills fun with the VERY unstable steering.
GregSalomon Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 It would be quite funny if you put clipless pedals on it. That bike looks new .
Willehond Posted July 16, 2008 Author Posted July 16, 2008 It would be quite funny if you put clipless pedals on it.That bike looks new . LOOKS new?! It is so new it still has bubblewrap on the kickstand!!! They still make these as they are the cheapest city bikes you can get (139 Euro). I tried secondhand, but they are as scarce as hens teeth. I got it because I don't want to ride into town and leave my racing bike outside the shop as they steal a around 700,000 bikes a year in the Netherlands (get your head around that!) These bikes are the Hi-Ace transporters of Holland. They are everywhere and are the main reason why Dutch women have the most gorgeous legs. ....and it is kind of cool IMHO!
Rakker Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I saw this one in Maastricht. Fur on the dashboard!Rakker2008-07-16 01:05:15
Jackes Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 These bikes are the Hi-Ace transporters of Holland. They are everywhere and are the main reason why Dutch women have the most gorgeous legs. ....and it is kind of cool IMHO! Where's the proof ? and yes, it is kinda cool !
TNT1 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 These bikes are the Hi-Ace transporters of Holland. They are everywhere and are the main reason why Dutch women have the most gorgeous legs. ....and it is kind of cool IMHO! Where's the proof ? and yes' date=' it is kinda cool ! [/quote'] Proof please, and seriously, we've been through this before, self proclaimed cool isn't cool!
Willehond Posted July 16, 2008 Author Posted July 16, 2008 I saw this one in Maastricht. Fur on the dashboard! That is a bit radical. I also live in Maastricht so I will look out for the fur machine! I was thinking something a bit more subtle. Seeing that my bike is black with gold decals (just like Pantani's new rig!) I thought of getting those gold Zipp decals being flogged somewhere on the Hub and putting them on the rearwheel covers. Should make quite a statement...
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