Black Ops S-Works B2 Stealth Bomber & F22 Raptor

Super Domestique

Lovely looking bikes. I am a bit of a Spesh fan but not at your level.

All the best with them and enjoy mate!

maxlite

Brilliant bikes mate....what the hell does it mater if you give your bikes names.

The same people complaining are probably riding round on Pompino's, unaware of what it means in Italian!

timmyflash

They are quite amusing names though.

I picture you as Brian Fantana from Anchorman - introducing his bikes like Brian introduces Ron to 'Sex Panther'

ellj22

Loving the look of these two bikes. Personally I think matte black with a small dash of colour looks awesome.

You do know you can buy an s-works toupe saddle in black? Would be interested to know if the dye stays put over time and if it runs?

If bikes had babies I'd love to see the offspring of these two. I'm thinking S-works Tarmac SL4 , Campagnolo Super Record with Enve finishing kit and Enve rims laced on Chris King or Tune hubs (With CX-Xray spokes of course). All matte black with gloss black decals.

Just a thought!

ianho

Finally received n installed the McLaren Di2 battery mount kit under the BB today. Waited about 4 months for it. Will take some pics n update soon. Looks really nice now without the silly battery on the down tube n I can use the aero Virtue bottle again.

ellj22 wrote:

Loving the look of these two bikes. Personally I think matte black with a small dash of colour looks awesome.

You do know you can buy an s-works toupe saddle in black? Would be interested to know if the dye stays put over time and if it runs?

If bikes had babies I'd love to see the offspring of these two. I'm thinking S-works Tarmac SL4 , Campagnolo Super Record with Enve finishing kit and Enve rims laced on Chris King or Tune hubs (With CX-Xray spokes of course). All matte black with gloss black decals.

Just a thought!

I wish they could make babies too. I'd breed them n make a bundle of money. Hahaha
I know the saddle is available in black but it has the massive white S-Works logo on the nose n also a fat white strip of paint on the carbon rails. I don't like that. I wanted it to be all black. We're not being paid to advertise for Specialized n I don't need to have S-Works splashed all over my bike.

lawrences

I was going to say the names were silly but I have a single sculling boat called Clive.

islwyn

Can someone please mop up the dribble on my desk? Like this thread, inspiration!

ricey155

Just been google scanning and looking for Q rings this popped up what a pleasant find

2 outstanding looking bikes money well spent, well done sir awesome

pride4ever

Defo not my bag but sexy as hell anyways I'd say.

dereko

I was never really a spesh fan (even though my first road bike was an allez!)
These look amazing though, my LBS has a couple venge framesets and they look fantastic in the flesh!
I'm starting a list now!!!

RideOnTime

Paul 8v wrote:

Looks good with the dylon on it, white saddles are a pain!

Agreed. People write in them!!! argh.

Philly8mt

What do they write exactly? :?

ianho

Latest updates to my Venge.

1.Rotor crank with Q-Rings.

2.The Di2 battery has been relocated to under the BB using a McLaren Venge battery kit with the aerodynamic carbon cover.

3. Specialized Virtue aero bottle

4. Lightweight Meilenstein wheels to make it even more stealthy.

Vandiesel

And no dust caps!! You disappoint me!
Nah, probably the sexiest bike I've seen.

RideOnTime

superb shots...

ianho

Vandiesel wrote:

And no dust caps!! You disappoint me!
Nah, probably the sexiest bike I've seen.

Every little gram counts. Hehe

andytee87

maxlite wrote:

Brilliant bikes mate....what the hell does it mater if you give your bikes names.

The same people complaining are probably riding round on Pompino's, unaware of what it means in Italian!

Or driving a Pajero and not knowing what it is in Spanish. Meh, what does it really matter what you call them

pretzelogic

BikePorn!

ianho

Went out for a ride one day n realised the flowers match my bike really well.

5nakey

Nice bokeh

ianho

5nakey wrote:

Nice bokeh

Full Frame, 70-200mm f2.8L worth of bokeh.

bencolem

ianho wrote:

Went out for a ride one day n realised the flowers match my bike really well.

Big-to-big on the rings :roll:

ianho

bencolem wrote:

ianho wrote:

Went out for a ride one day n realised the flowers match my bike really well.

Big-to-big on the rings :roll:

I put it in that gear just so I can start off, down the slope after taking the picture. I did a quick change up to the biggest in the back before I stopped for a quick pic. If you use SRAM Red, you would understand why I try and avoid shifting to the small chainring if possible.

bencolem

Hah, it was the noise of the cassette more than the flexy front mech that ensured my tenure of SRAM Red was a brief one! Great looking bikes btw.

ianho

bencolem wrote:

Hah, it was the noise of the cassette more than the flexy front mech that ensured my tenure of SRAM Red was a brief one! Great looking bikes btw.

I don't really mind the noise of the cassette. Gives it a bit of character actually. I just hate the front. Even after changing to the new YAW Red FD, it's still not a very nice FD compared to Shimano. Heck, I have another bike with Shimano Sora that shifts better than the Red FD. :roll:

Fatini999

ianho wrote:

Latest updates to my Venge.

1.Rotor crank with Q-Rings.

2.The Di2 battery has been relocated to under the BB using a McLaren Venge battery kit with the aerodynamic carbon cover.

3. Specialized Virtue aero bottle

4. Lightweight Meilenstein wheels to make it even more stealthy.

Do you reckon you could send the original to sebfathi@hotmail.com? Just because this is the nicest thing Ive ever seen and I need a new wallpaper... if not then thats cool don't worry

ianho

Sure thing. I'll have to find the CF card first

rozzer32

I think a normal cage and bottle would look a lot better on the Venge then that aero thing.

dereko

Great looki g bikes dude
I have to admit that I prefer the lightweights and dura ace cranks on the venge though
Just my Humble opinion ... Have you got a set of factor cranks on the list yet, they'd look pretty good too?

ianho

Just for some fun n games. Built up.....or rather stripped down the Venge to become a fixie. Haha