2014 Gear

LeicesterLad

I like the Canyon, Is there something wrong with me?

Paul 8v

I was thinking more of these ones to be fair, much nicer in my opinion...
http://image.dhgate.com/desc_335812462_00.jpg

alihisgreat

madasahattersley wrote:

Paul 8v wrote:

thegreatdivide wrote:

Paul 8v wrote:

That Canyon looks bloody awful :-( black with Green Canyon writing would have been nicer but that is just...

Movistar - the company - colours are blue and green. The team wear blue and green kit and surprise, surprise their bikes are blue and green...

Well, the Pinarellos were not blue and green, presumably because it looks sh!t, as proven by the above photo...

No?

That's White, Blue and Green, not Blue and Green...

also this season it was black:

smidsy

FocusZing wrote:

Anyone remember Portafleck - used to paint public conveniences and school toilets etc in the 80's

frenchfighter

80grams

andytee87

frenchfighter wrote:

I know womens cycling struggles for funding, but Sora on a Dogma seems a real stretch. I remember thinking the same when some of the Tour Series was on back in the summer when they showed the womens highlights

andytee87

madasahattersley wrote:

andytee87 wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

I know womens cycling struggles for funding, but Sora on a Dogma seems a real stretch. I remember thinking the same when some of the Tour Series was on back in the summer when they showed the womens highlights

Bodged spacer stack, outer cable colours mismatched, dirty chain, bottle not in cage properly, dirty bar tape, quick release pointing a weird way... That's either a counterfeit or just a very poorly set up bike and poorly thought out shot :?

True, throw in Shimano - Campagnolo mismatch and some kind of tape holding the end of the bar tape down. Its a bit of a shambles

frenchfighter

Another view of THAT stem.

frenchfighter

Mr Schleck should stop these guys!
http://www.best-steroid-shop.com/nos-pr ... guine.html

Wheelspinner

frenchfighter wrote:

Frenchie, hope that's not your Photoshop editing work…

Assume this is a promo for the race in Colombia, and she's not an actual cyclist, pro or serious amateur? This poor girl's face and eyes are decidedly odd, as if two similar halves have been patched together. Left side looks narrower than her right, eyes are different shape, not level, and the eyebrows don't match at all. Her legs are entirely unnatural in colour, and not a trace of a blemish. Ever seen a half serious cyclist with no scars on their knees?

Pink gloves? With that kit and bike?

k-dog

andytee87 wrote:

madasahattersley wrote:

andytee87 wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

I know womens cycling struggles for funding, but Sora on a Dogma seems a real stretch. I remember thinking the same when some of the Tour Series was on back in the summer when they showed the womens highlights

Bodged spacer stack, outer cable colours mismatched, dirty chain, bottle not in cage properly, dirty bar tape, quick release pointing a weird way... That's either a counterfeit or just a very poorly set up bike and poorly thought out shot :?

True, throw in Shimano - Campagnolo mismatch and some kind of tape holding the end of the bar tape down. Its a bit of a shambles

Is she wearing tights?

inseine

andytee87 wrote:

madasahattersley wrote:

andytee87 wrote:

frenchfighter wrote:

I know womens cycling struggles for funding, but Sora on a Dogma seems a real stretch. I remember thinking the same when some of the Tour Series was on back in the summer when they showed the womens highlights

Bodged spacer stack, outer cable colours mismatched, dirty chain, bottle not in cage properly, dirty bar tape, quick release pointing a weird way... That's either a counterfeit or just a very poorly set up bike and poorly thought out shot :?

True, throw in Shimano - Campagnolo mismatch and some kind of tape holding the end of the bar tape down. Its a bit of a shambles

Only just noticed the bike..........................

frenchfighter

Wheelspinner wrote:

Frenchie, hope that's not your Photoshop editing work…

Assume this is a promo for the race in Colombia, and she's not an actual cyclist, pro or serious amateur? This poor girl's face and eyes are decidedly odd, as if two similar halves have been patched together. Left side looks narrower than her right, eyes are different shape, not level, and the eyebrows don't match at all. Her legs are entirely unnatural in colour, and not a trace of a blemish. Ever seen a half serious cyclist with no scars on their knees?

Pink gloves? With that kit and bike?

Ha agree it is a bit of an odd photo/set-up all round. I tried to find more info on it but couldnt...it was just on some blog somehwere.

frenchfighter

Orbea Orca Race...



Originally expected to go for $15,000 to 20,000 at a Sotheby’s auction, this prototype Cinelli Laser Nostra was sold for a whopping $47,500. There’s more to the story than just a hugely expensive bike however. First, the bike was ridden to victory in the 2011 Red Hook Crit by Neil Bezdek. As a borrowed bike from Antonio Columbo himself (the owner of Columbus tubing and Cinelli bikes), Neil hopped on the Laser and rode it to victory after finishing 2nd the past two races. Second, the bike was sold in a RED charity auction that was put on by U2 star Bono with proceeds going to the fight against AIDS.

frenchfighter

http://vimeo.com/52570902
http://vimeo.com/76258940

outcastjack

The colour scheme might be munting but I really want this.



Also FF is that Stevens a cross bike or a roadbike with discs?
Either way it looks stunning.

andytee87

outcastjack wrote:

The colour scheme might be munting but I really want this.



Also FF is that Stevens a cross bike or a roadbike with discs?
Either way it looks stunning.

Clearance on the front fork suggests disced road bike. Maybe

frenchfighter

Wow those wheels are gorgeous.

The Stevens is a road bike yep.

ad_snow

New Lotto-Belisol kit.

frenchfighter

Love it.

Richmond Racer

^^ Bright! Nice to see a bit o' bright colour - especially now no more Carrot kit

frenchfighter

Cannondale


Appalling Astana

blinddrew

frenchfighter wrote:

Is it me or do deep tubes and shallow rims just not look right together?

smidsy

I like that combo - very Paris/Roubaix

Big tubes and deep wheels makes bikes look heavy. (or in the case of the dales above - like wind turbines). Nasty!

greasedscotsman

Hmm, not sure what he Raimbek Group do from that logo.

dish_dash

greasedscotsman wrote:

Hmm, not sure what he Raimbek Group do from that logo.

Yeah... though if you were "A commercial firm called “Raimbek” was established in far 1992 and now this is a multi-industry Corporate Holding Raimbek Group, which includes several areas such as: food department FMCG, retail and real estate development." what logo would you choose?

Is 20 years a lot or a little? http://raimbekgroup.kz/en/about/39-raim ... years.html

greasedscotsman

Ahh, wait a moment. I thought the thing on the end of the spear was pig (or similar animal...), I think it's meant to be a flag! :oops:

alihisgreat

madasahattersley wrote:

Love the new L-B kit, very retro.

Also, C'dale's front wheels look barely legal quick!

The spokes are deeper than the rim :shock:

Paul 8v

frenchfighter wrote:

Appalling Astana

That will look even worse in long sleeved with bib tights pyjama form

Paul 8v

Liking the new Lotto kit, the bikes look good in black too