I just thought I would share a picture of my new ride that I just built up. I actually haven't had much of a chance to ride it, everytime I want to go out recently, it starts raining. :( That's what I have a rain bike for right? :)

I have not seen one of those in person, but with a frame that loud i would go with a more subtle saddle/bartape combo. Either solid white or black.

Wow, is that ever a colourful bicycle!! Enjoy it and post a ride report when you get the chance.
Cheers, Wayne

I'm sure it rides nice.

But man, from an asthetics point of view? Lose the bartape, tires, and saddle to somethign a bit understated!

PhonAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!

real nice. i'll echo all the comments about the color combination (because we're all vain @ssholes). white tape/saddle would look nice. plane tires. or tan saddle/tape/sidewalls would be the ultimate, imo. also....does riding a bike like that put gobs of pressure on you to perform as well as the bike? personally, i like having heavy and slow equipment to blame for my own personal shortcomings. with a bike like that, you're all out of excuses!

the_dude

:rolleyes: ...although I have to admit, it looks better with my other wheels, Blue Mavic Reflex (Open Pros after they changed the name), w/blue nipples, and blue GP 3000. The red is kind of an experiment. I actually like the blue better, but I will wear this stuff out first. I also have a pair of Vittoria Open Corsa KS tires in Black/Yellow that actually look really good on this setup, but they are soooo thin in the tread, I don't want to use them just yet. I got the saddle on a deal at Nashbar, and its a Turbomatic 3, which are more difficult to find these days. Anyway it matches the yellow on the frame pretty well. Maybe it is a little loud, but with my fat ass on the saddle, its pretty much covered up.. :D

So far what I have to say about it is all good. The frame is very stiff, which isn't suprising given its construction and the way they shaped the carbon tubes. It isn't a damp riding carbon, but does take the road buzz out. Frame is real light, but doesn't have a rider weight limit.

I'm still not sure about the wheels. I really wanted to like the Reynolds Alta, but I am having some issues with the front going out of true. I need to talk to the rep.

Sweet bike. Who cares about color coordination.

Color coordination is what you need when you're dressing for work. Bikes are for play.

Plus if anyone bugs you about the bar tape just tell them they're only going to be seeing the bike from the back anyway.

Sweet bike. Who cares about color coordination.

i agree, and i'm sure all of our suggestions weren't meant in a serious and urgent "hurry up and change the colors NOW" type of way. but when the tape and tires wear out, replace them with something more subtle,and let the beautiful frame grab the attention.

the_dude

Black bartape and saddle would make it look much sexier, since you're calling it 'porn,' anyhow. Not that I'd turn down ((INSERTTHENAMEOFYOURFAVOURITEDREAMMEMBEROFTHEOPPO SITESEXORTHESAMESEXIFTHATSWHATYOUREINTO)) if she had on unmatching attire...

Don't see many of them.