Thunder thighs (this one's for you dolface) and Alta Bikes
10-28-05, 10:48 AM
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Thunder thighs (this one's for you dolface) and Alta Bikes
First, a photo.
And now, the bikemaker, Alta. https://www.altabikes.no/
Looks like a Langster meets a Steamroller (stays). And actually looks geared towards a more urban rider with it's bullhorns, etc.
I like the colours though.
And now, the bikemaker, Alta. https://www.altabikes.no/
Looks like a Langster meets a Steamroller (stays). And actually looks geared towards a more urban rider with it's bullhorns, etc.
I like the colours though.
10-28-05, 10:56 AM
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what kind of wall rack is that in the background? that's exactly what i need for my apartment. i wish more bikes came in green.
10-28-05, 10:57 AM
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That's a regular wall rack. You should be able to get those at The Container Store or some similar organizational type store.
10-28-05, 10:59 AM
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the colors are nice (the guy's legs are freakish), but i hate pretty much everything else about that bike, especially the chainstays and fork.
10-28-05, 11:04 AM
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the only thing i like is the color. what's up with that headset/stem whatever-ness? and is that 665 euros, isn't that like $800? and icky welds. and i hate flat bullhorns.
okay i'm done.
okay i'm done.
10-28-05, 11:04 AM
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Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
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Shortly I will rise
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10-28-05, 11:07 AM
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haha. photoshop is the greatest.
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10-28-05, 11:15 AM
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About the wall hanger - I have one that my girlfriend found at targte or something. it's actually meant to hold a hose but works perfectly for bikes.
I don't have room in my apt right now to hang it though
I don't have room in my apt right now to hang it though
10-28-05, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by francypants
haha. photoshop is the greatest.
10-28-05, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Walkercycles
9.4 kilograms...for a singlespeed...Good Lord...must be made of lead...
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i think thats pretty much my raleigh rush hour weighs with front brake and bull horns. the pista was almost the same.
10-28-05, 11:45 AM
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"The Alta is developed by Bleed (graphic designers), Norway Says (furniture designers), Frost Produkt (product design), and Shnel&Melnychuck(advertising agency)
Too many cooks in the kitchen, and not enough of them actually involved in knowing what a good bicycle is and/or building it.
Too many cooks in the kitchen, and not enough of them actually involved in knowing what a good bicycle is and/or building it.
10-28-05, 11:54 AM
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the wall mount comes with the bike
i think the bike is nice, personally.. it seems geared more towards a stylish, practical... thing.. kinda like the muji bikes in japan... the price i guess would make all the difference..
i usually hate those brake levers more then anything.. and on those flat bulls they dont bug me so much..
the wall rack is a nice touch though
i think the bike is nice, personally.. it seems geared more towards a stylish, practical... thing.. kinda like the muji bikes in japan... the price i guess would make all the difference..
i usually hate those brake levers more then anything.. and on those flat bulls they dont bug me so much..
the wall rack is a nice touch though
10-28-05, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Mouton
Too many cooks in the kitchen, and not enough of them actually involved in knowing what a good bicycle is and/or building it.
10-28-05, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by sloppy robot
the wall rack is a nice touch though
10-28-05, 12:05 PM
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807.18 ...
uh.. i think you get a bike with that.. im not sure..call me crazy.. theres a green thing hanging on it though...i think you could ride it to the store
uh.. i think you get a bike with that.. im not sure..call me crazy.. theres a green thing hanging on it though...i think you could ride it to the store
10-28-05, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by sloppy robot
807.18 ...
uh.. i think you get a bike with that.. im not sure..call me crazy.. theres a green thing hanging on it though...i think you could ride it to the store
uh.. i think you get a bike with that.. im not sure..call me crazy.. theres a green thing hanging on it though...i think you could ride it to the store
10-28-05, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Walkercycles
Well considering most of the track bikes I made the last few years were 15...I just want to know why its so heavy...
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1290 gram RR-3 Ultralight R-6 custom aluminum
now i'm confused as well
10-28-05, 12:20 PM
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They *claim* that the frame is 1290 g, although that seems suspect. I'm guessing there is plenty of additional pork in the components as well. With its brakes, slightly fatter tires, and all the other schlock on that bike, it's not hard to get to 20 lbs. My Steamroller (of similar spec) is around 19 lbs these days, and that's with Ritchey WCS post/stem/headset, SLR saddle, and an EC90 carbon fork. Oink oink.
If you guys are really hung up on the weight, I can give you the breakdown of how much each piece of my Steamroller weighs, which will easily extrapolate to the weight of the Alta.
If you guys are really hung up on the weight, I can give you the breakdown of how much each piece of my Steamroller weighs, which will easily extrapolate to the weight of the Alta.
Originally Posted by Walkercycles
Well considering most of the track bikes I made the last few years were 15...I just want to know why its so heavy...
DW
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10-28-05, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by nine
what kind of wall rack is that in the background? that's exactly what i need for my apartment. i wish more bikes came in green.
a single bike rack from mec.ca only 15 canuck bucks! ...mec is like a canadian rei for all you non-hosers. however, it only seems to hold your bike vertically.
10-28-05, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by salome
that green hunk of steel is not a bike it's some designer's orgasmic fantasy gone bad.