Obsessive Compulsive Poser (OCP) guide to bike photos

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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,337
    JakeJ wrote:
    Damn, any idea on how to upload from Flickr? I went to the trouble of finding a white garage door and everything for this.

    Flickr is a PITA (pain in the ass).
    Click on the image you want.
    Click on the middle arrow (bottom right hand corner).
    Then you'll get a dialogue box
    Click on 'BBCode'
    The image link is in blue in the strip along the middle.
    Copy/paste the link on here, like this:

    url=https://flic.kr/p/ppRQGQ]15366209400_b22844efe8_k.jpg[/url]DSC00424 by Robert Day, on Flickr

    You can delete everything outside of the two '[/img]' codes, like this: (left hard bracket removed so that it doesn't post an image but you need to keep it in.

    img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3952/15366209400_b22844efe8_k.jpg[/img]

    To create a 'clean' image with no leftovers.

    Flickr changed it. You used to be able to right click on an image and select 'Copy image address' but I guess that want the advertising with each photo.
    JakeJ wrote:
    Also, any idea on why I get logged out any time I try and post from a computer.

    Bring the subject up in 'Discuss the website with the team' - it's at the top of the forum list.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • scott_w1987
    scott_w1987 Posts: 316
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    scott_w1987 wrote:
    Poor valve alignment, poor crank alignment, poor lighting. The saddle and post haven't been adjusted to suit until I can test ride it.

    IMG_5386.jpg

    Is that a standard frame colour? That is utterly brilliant - I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed one.

    Bollorrcks: having seen that I now need a new project. Bugger.

    Standard frame colour - CAAD5 NOS from 2002. I already had an ongoing Cannondale obsession, so when I went into a local bike/coffee shop for a flat white and saw the frame hanging up, I had to have it. Most expensive flat white in existence! :lol:
  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
    Now using photobucket..

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  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    You need to stand a lot further back.
    JakeJ wrote:
    Now using photobucket..

    image1.jpg
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,337
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    You need to stand a lot further back.

    ..at about 1000 yards.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
    Pinno wrote:
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    You need to stand a lot further back.

    ..at about 1000 yards.


    Oh no, what have I done wrong?!
  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
    2nd attempt, whilst comparing Zipp 404 and Mavic CXR ultimate 60.

    I'll have to take another with both the zipp's on soon.

    Do your worst.

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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,337
    It's just that DA chainset - it's fugly. I'm not saying the 4 arm Campag one is much better but your eyes are drawn towards it.
    Has form and function gone out of the design window so now it's just function?
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
    Pinno wrote:
    It's just that DA chainset - it's fugly. I'm not saying the 4 arm Campag one is much better but your eyes are drawn towards it.
    Has form and function gone out of the design window so now it's just function?

    I can somewhat agree, it is old and dura ace has come a long way in its looks, but it works and well, but I would like to upgrade in the near future, but what to?
    Should I go ultegra compact crankset? Slightly newer DA to match the rear derailier?

    Anything you'd recommend?
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,337
    I'm a die hard Campag bloke but... as chainsets are cross compatible, if you didn't want the expense/miss match of a Campag one, why not Sram or FSA? They're quite aesthetic, no less efficient and well priced. I like the Sram Red for example.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
    Pinno wrote:
    I'm a die hard Campag bloke but... as chainsets are cross compatible, if you didn't want the expense/miss match of a Campag one, why not Sram or FSA? They're quite aesthetic, no less efficient and well priced. I like the Sram Red for example.


    Hmmm, not a bad idea, I don't think I'd want to mix match that much, but you've opened my eyes a bit to more ideas, I'll report back soon. :lol:
  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
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    Looking forward to getting this built up for the warmer seasons.

    Is this crankset any better Pinno? :wink:
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    scott_w1987 wrote:
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    scott_w1987 wrote:
    Poor valve alignment, poor crank alignment, poor lighting. The saddle and post haven't been adjusted to suit until I can test ride it.

    IMG_5386.jpg

    Is that a standard frame colour? That is utterly brilliant - I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed one.

    Bollorrcks: having seen that I now need a new project. Bugger.

    Standard frame colour - CAAD5 NOS from 2002. I already had an ongoing Cannondale obsession, so when I went into a local bike/coffee shop for a flat white and saw the frame hanging up, I had to have it. Most expensive flat white in existence! :lol:

    It’s so lovely - big phat hat. Well jealous.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    JakeJ wrote:
    20180131_195850.jpg

    Looking forward to getting this built up for the warmer seasons.

    Is this crankset any better Pinno? :wink:

    That’s going to be brilliant. Big phat deep rims and tan walls as per the ‘Dale above I trust?

    Please remember to put in the stupid little brass seat Post shim
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
    I've got 404's that'll be going on it, would be great if I could find someone stupid enough to swap the rear 404 for an 808. :lol:

    No tan tyres though unfortunately, there's definitely a place for them, but not on this bike. :D
  • dannbodge
    dannbodge Posts: 1,152
    Got the posing down. Just need to sort out the background :lol:
    (Plan is clean garage door or the wall later and re-shoot them)

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  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    Dannbodge wrote:
    Got the posing down. Just need to sort out the background :lol:
    (Plan is clean garage door or the wall later and re-shoot them)

    oyZ3FsAl.jpg
    Hang a sheet on the line, pretend your doing some laundry.
  • nvlacid
    nvlacid Posts: 15
    Parlee ESX
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    I think not visable
    https://plus.google.com/115333461120959 ... aGsue7ybiG
  • dannbodge
    dannbodge Posts: 1,152
    Nailed it this time. Minus the weeds on the wall.

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  • JakeJ
    JakeJ Posts: 151
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  • Guigu
    Guigu Posts: 6
    Proper beauties, I am indeed drooling...
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,337
    'Kin ell - OCD police will have you for that garage door label 'mixing' with the chainset :roll:
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    Steerer needs cutting
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,337
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Steerer needs cutting

    There's always one. :roll:
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,337
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Steerer needs cutting
    Fit a black stem and saddle while you're at it.
    Or white tape.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    Pinno wrote:
    darkhairedlord wrote:
    Steerer needs cutting

    There's always one. :roll:
    It is posted in this thread...
  • figbat
    figbat Posts: 680
    In the spirit of the thread (ie setting myself out as a tedious, picky pedant), building on comments above:

    - Would prefer the garage door lines (and, indeed, the bike) to be horizontal
    - Would prefer a white door (y u no repaint door for picture?)
    - Possibly a lower POV would help, getting those chainstays aligned and one hidden behind the other (I tend to prefer moving further away from the subject and zooming in to achieve this sort of thing).

    That said, I don't have a Cervélo.
    Cube Reaction GTC Pro 29 for the lumpy stuff
    Cannondale Synapse alloy with 'guards for the winter roads
    Fuji Altamira 2.7 for the summer roads
    Trek 830 Mountain Track frame turned into a gravel bike - for anywhere & everywhere
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    Holding the camera level would be a good starting point, but credit due for valve alignment, tyre logos etc.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,337
    figbat wrote:
    - Would prefer the garage door lines (and, indeed, the bike) to be horizontal
    Reverse the door so the door line slopes in the same direction as the top tube.
    :wink:
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,337
    figbat wrote:
    In the spirit of the thread (ie setting myself out as a tedious, picky pedant), building on comments above:

    - Would prefer the garage door lines (and, indeed, the bike) to be horizontal
    - Would prefer a white door (y u no repaint door for picture?)
    - Possibly a lower POV would help, getting those chainstays aligned and one hidden behind the other (I tend to prefer moving further away from the subject and zooming in to achieve this sort of thing).

    That said, I don't have a Cervélo.

    Holy batshit figbat, get a life :D
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!

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