Steel Porn

[Trek420]

She looks much better now, purple bar tape, and a Brooks

[TxDoc]

She looks much better now, purple bar tape, and a Brooks

Then we need to see a new picture...

[smilingcat]

Someone asked about being improper for not posting a photo of my "vintage RB-1". Finally got around to it. Yes its bit neglected and abused on the trainer but it still rides well out on the street. Yes the front wheel and rear is different. And the stem is too long but that's all I had for a gooseneck in my box of goodies when I was trying to fit it to me... The other one I have is way too short and I really hated it. so I make do with too long of a gooseneck. It needs to be about 15mm shorter.

[ultraviolet]

Here's my winter project. It's a Lotus Odyssey I picked up recently (early-ish 80's, I think). It's surprisingly light, even when outfitted with racks and fenders. I've got it pulled apart now, for a thorough cleaning and rebuild.

I'm thinking of naming him Homer.

[Tri Girl]

that Lotus is so pretty! Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all put back together and cleaned up (although I can't imagine it looking any better).

[Biciclista]

Here I am with my bike and my husband's.. Steel is real. Both are custom steel Davidsons. Did i say steel?

[Tri Girl]

I just finished my first build. Bought the frame bare. Bought all new components (with the exception of the shifters and brakes who were free from a friend). My hubs helped me with the cables, but I did everything else. It's a late 90's/early 2000 dark green Bianchi Eros steel beauty. Brooks saddle, leather bar tape and it rides like a dream. It's heavy, but it's utilitarian- not meant to be a speed demon. One day we will tour together. For now it's my "fast" commuter (faster than my other commuter, anyway).