Bbox change to Colnago bikes

finchy

disgruntledgoat wrote:

I was talking about htem being smaller than Trek or Giant, which they most certainly are.

Plus is it possible, or even desirable, to run a business on "socialist attitudes"?

Workers' co-operatives? There are a hell of a lot of them around, many doing well. My bike has a label saying "Made by the Orbea co-operative".

mfin

frenchfighter wrote:

I wouldn't be seen dead on a Trek, Felt, Spec, Giant, Scott or any other of those type of brands.

I agree with you about Trek, Scott, Specialized, they're not my bag but each to their own... and that Contador chap has been riding Treks all year, got no taste that bloke you must dislike him ...only joking

Is there any reason why you wouldn't say what you ride then?? I found that a bit odd of you, I ride a Cervelo myself BTW

frenchfighter

I couldn't give two hoots what any of you ride although it could be taken as telling in some instances.

A fair question yes but as I have said before there are some people that I have no respect for so will not answer any question they put to me, let alone read the posts of others.

moray_gub

frenchfighter wrote:

I couldn't give two hoots what any of you ride although it could be taken as telling in some instances.

A fair question yes but as I have said before there are some people that I have no respect for so will not answer any question they put to me, let alone read the posts of others.

I reckon you ride a grifter

Anonymous

Does it really matter?.....do you all not think that all the top end bikes perform admirably? I honestly believe a top end Trek will perform aswell as a legendary top end Colnago? And that goes for Giants,Scotts & Specialized's aswell...at £3000+ a pop you would expect for something special?

Ive got 3 bikes, training bikes a Focus Variado ~£850 , Middle Bike is a Orbea Vitesse ~ £1500, top Bike is the Orbea Orca £3000+...as expected the Orca is a different machine altogether and a pleasure to ride...but at the price it ought to be!

I reckon any 'top' machine would be excellent....and I reckon guys who want a De Rosa or a Colnago is for the sheer history and prestige....lovely bikes right enough!...but so are most others at the same price?

I dont reckon it would make much difference whether a top pro team had Colnagos or Times?

frenchfighter

Anonymous

frenchfighter wrote:

Are you trying to say that's your Pegoretti or are you just posting a picture of one?

Pokerface

NapoleonD wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

Are you trying to say that's your Pegoretti or are you just posting a picture of one?

Way out of his price league. He's probably still on his old Bianchi. Maybe a Colnago at best.

Aggieboy

NapoleonD wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

Are you trying to say that's your Pegoretti or are you just posting a picture of one?

Google is your friend.
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur ... ie%3DUTF-8

takethehighroad

frenchfighter wrote:

I couldn't give two hoots what any of you ride although it could be taken as telling in some instances.

A fair question yes but as I have said before there are some people that I have no respect for so will not answer any question they put to me, let alone read the posts of others.

And therein lies the problem.... If I write that I support your to not conform to the dirty masses will you read it? Is this how to converse from now on?

nasahapley

I'm going to out myself as a member of the great unwashed and say that Pegoretti is possibly the most fugly bike I've ever seen; it looks like it's been dipped in a vat of sick. I know 'real cyclists' are supposed to think anything Italian is the epitome of style and grace but c'mon, in this case the emperor's starkers, surely?

Anonymous

Aggieboy wrote:

NapoleonD wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

Are you trying to say that's your Pegoretti or are you just posting a picture of one?

Google is your friend.
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur ... ie%3DUTF-8

I know the picture is a cackalogue one but I was wondering whether FF was posting the responsorium suggesting he had one or that he was just posting a picture of one of those hideous machines.

I agree regarding Pegoretti, man, they is ugly.

And when I say ugly, I mean uglier than this -

all show no go

nasahapley wrote:

I'm going to out myself as a member of the great unwashed and say that Pegoretti is possibly the most fugly bike I've ever seen; it looks like it's been dipped in a vat of sick. I know 'real cyclists' are supposed to think anything Italian is the epitome of style and grace but c'mon, in this case the emperor's starkers, surely?

Correctly and eloquently put my friend. Nail on the head an' all that...

mfin

frenchfighter wrote:

I couldn't give two hoots what any of you ride although it could be taken as telling in some instances.

A fair question yes but as I have said before there are some people that I have no respect for so will not answer any question they put to me, let alone read the posts of others.

Lighten up... its only life, should be able to face it with a smile!!

frenchfighter

all show no go wrote:

nasahapley wrote:

I'm going to out myself as a member of the great unwashed and say that Pegoretti is possibly the most fugly bike I've ever seen; it looks like it's been dipped in a vat of sick. I know 'real cyclists' are supposed to think anything Italian is the epitome of style and grace but c'mon, in this case the emperor's starkers, surely?

Correctly and eloquently put my friend. Nail on the head an' all that...

You ride a blacked out Giant so this is not a surprising comment from you. There is an alarming number of folks who seem content in opting for black and steer well clear of anything remotely colourful...

iainf72

RICHYBOYcp wrote:

I dont reckon it would make much difference whether a top pro team had Colnagos or Times?

Exactly. There is some personal preference sometimes (I know of a pro who was on a Colnago and tried a friends Pinarello Paris and prefered it)

all show no go

frenchfighter wrote:

all show no go wrote:

nasahapley wrote:

I'm going to out myself as a member of the great unwashed and say that Pegoretti is possibly the most fugly bike I've ever seen; it looks like it's been dipped in a vat of sick. I know 'real cyclists' are supposed to think anything Italian is the epitome of style and grace but c'mon, in this case the emperor's starkers, surely?

Correctly and eloquently put my friend. Nail on the head an' all that...

You ride a blacked out Giant so this is not a surprising comment from you. There is an alarming number of folks who seem content in opting for black and steer well clear of anything remotely colourful...

I don't doubt for a second that the Pegoretti Responsorium is a beautifully built bike made out of the finest steel, well beyond my meagre salary, and I don't have a problem with bikes which aren't black. I've had red ones, blue ones, white ones and silver ones. I love masterful paintwork created by masters as much as yourself but in my opinion, the paintjob on that Peggy is absolutely gipping.

So, as Master Of All Things Aesthetically Perfect, what do you ride?

Anonymous

There's stylish colourful and then there's Pegoretti. I remember seeing one that had this woodland theme that my 5 year old daughter could do!

In fact, stand by...

Anonymous

WTF?

Anonymous

Here it is, not woodland theme but just awful!

nasahapley

frenchfighter wrote:

You ride a blacked out Giant so this is not a surprising comment from you. There is an alarming number of folks who seem content in opting for black and steer well clear of anything remotely colourful...

Hmmmm...nothing wrong with colourful I agree, but in this case the artist in question seems to have though 'if two colours are good, then fifteen are better, and it doesn't matter how they're applied or if the finished result is gaudy enough to scare horses'. I have to say, life must be tough if you're 'alarmed' at people riding black bikes. That and people on the internet not taking you and your thoughts on cycling quite as seriously as you'd like.

frenchfighter

NapD, the Pegoretti you posted above must certainly belong to someone with a total lack of sense and style. It should be seen as a demonstration as how to totally ruin an excellent frame.

redddraggon

This is what I like

frenchfighter

Your Giant is an expensive bike and you could have bought a De Rosa or a Colnago or another 'beautifully built bike'' for a similar price.

frenchfighter

redddraggon wrote:

This is what I like

Colnago's paint schemes are quite possibly un-rivalled. When I get one it will be one of the special ones.

Here are some great examples of Colnagos:

redddraggon

I like the Sarroni scheme too (Zabel one is nearly as good, but seems loads more common)

all show no go

I'm liking those gold Nokon's and brakes.

all show no go

Gold (gold), always believe in your soul.....

moray_gub

nasahapley wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

I have to say, life must be tough if you're 'alarmed' at people riding black bikes. That and people on the internet not taking you and your thoughts on cycling quite as seriously as you'd like.

+1


Id imagine most people get alarmed by rising crime figures or the state of the economy or job propsects or something of that nature but this rocket get alarmed by folks riding black bikes.............. ye couldnae make it up !

spanielsson

redddraggon wrote:

I like the Sarroni scheme too (Zabel one is nearly as good, but seems loads more common)

That is awesome. I saw it on WW the other day, my Wife was seriously unimpressed.