Curved tube bike thread...

[William]

I happen to be one of those people who find the "old school" look of curved tubes appealing to my aesthetic sensibilities. The Hunter CX in the custom area...
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?p=1280829#post1280829

...the Trek Sawyer (http://www.rotoruasinglespeed.com/gallery/288kp28.jpg), and the Retrotec Cycles (http://www.ingliscycles.com/) line from Inglas to name a few. Other than the fact that it's more work to bend the tubes, my guess is is just an aesthetic choice for the builder and end user. How do you feel about curved tubed frames? Any of our member builders care to chime in on working with straight vs curved tubes?





William

[jr59]

I like them.

A LOT!

I'm going to NHAB in Denver to look at a few builders. Retrotec is high on that list.

[William]

I like them.

A LOT!

I'm going to NHAB in Denver to look at a few builders. Retrotec is high on that list.

What are you thinking Big Guy? Road or dirt?




William

[avalonracing]

They look cool but an MTB with a top tube that curves up in an arch is not a good a idea if you are a man.

[William]

They look cool but an MTB with a top tube that curves up in an arch is not a good a idea if you are a man.

Eh. All TT on mtb's rise upward.




William

[jr59]

What are you thinking Big Guy? Road or dirt?




William


Townie!!!

Something about like this;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrotec-inglis-cycles/4541618133/

[eddief]

some interesting curvey stuff:

http://www.monster-bicycles.com/gallery.html

[thirdgenbird]

The trek sawyer was the first trek and first mtb that tempted me in years. I still question myself for passing on one that came up used on our local market.

[jpw]

I happen to be one of those people who find the "old school" look of curved tubes appealing to my aesthetic sensibilities. The Hunter CX in the custom area...
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?p=1280829#post1280829

...the Trek Sawyer (http://www.rotoruasinglespeed.com/gallery/288kp28.jpg), and the Retrotec Cycles (http://www.ingliscycles.com/) line from Inglas to name a few. Other than the fact that it's more work to bend the tubes, my guess is is just an aesthetic choice for the builder and end user. How do you feel about curved tubed frames? Any of our member builders care to chime in on working with straight vs curved tubes?





William

The seat stays look a little out of proportion, but an interesting bike.

[nooneline]

Humble's Sextant uses curved seatstays. The builder's made some comments about how it makes for a nice look plus easily allows him to build plenty of tire clearance.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/19a5d63a2bd5203525f0a37d221be930/tumblr_mf6nd7bxrJ1qf9cc5o1_500.jpg

[Chance]

They look cool but an MTB with a top tube that curves up in an arch is not a good a idea if you are a man.

Doesn't help women much either.:rolleyes:

[jonbek]

Hey that's my Hunter. You asked for a ride report, and all I can say is, "smooooooooth." The bike replaced my aluminum Giant for cross, and while its a little heavier�due to the brakes mostly�the bike is a knife. I asked for a tight wheelbase race geo with his ultra light tubing set and that's what I got. It turns, it handles, it stops, and it does it all with little rider fatigue. I feel faster, and more confident, regardless of whether or not the "faster" part is true. I want an identical one with cantis and standard head tube now.

I got the curved tube because I just didn't think I could order a bike from Santa Cruz and Hunter without it. It seems so "Signature" to me.

I'm off to get fitted in a few weeks at Whole Athlete and I'll put the results or changes in the photo thread then.

[Chance]

How do you feel about curved tubed frames?

Like them if the curves are gradual and blend into the design. And particularly if the curves are both for aesthetics and also serve a function.

[rePhil]

Garro does them:

http://www.coconinocycles.com/Gallery.php

[William]

Townie!!!

Something about like this;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrotec-inglis-cycles/4541618133/

Nice! Are you planning on going IGH as well?


William

[William]

The trek sawyer was the first trek and first mtb that tempted me in years. I still question myself for passing on one that came up used on our local market.

I grabbed one and love it!




William

[William]

some interesting curvey stuff:

http://www.monster-bicycles.com/gallery.html

Very nice! I'll also add them to the Custom list since they will do customs.


Garro = Nice!!


William

[William]

Humble's Sextant uses curved seatstays. The builder's made some comments about how it makes for a nice look plus easily allows him to build plenty of tire clearance.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/19a5d63a2bd5203525f0a37d221be930/tumblr_mf6nd7bxrJ1qf9cc5o1_500.jpg


I had not seen these....nice! Here's a stealthy black Sextant:



William

[jr59]

Nice! Are you planning on going IGH as well?


William


Same drive train I used on the Sawyer you now have!

Rholoff disc and a Son28 disc on the front!

[William]

Same drive train I used on the Sawyer you now have!

Rholoff disc and a Son28 disc on the front!

That's going to be a sweet set up!:cool:



Also, I think we can add Dave Kirk's Terraplane to this thread....:cool:

http://oldfartcycling.org/__oneclick_uploads/2009/01/full_build.jpg






William

[jonbek]

Wow the black Sextant... just wow.

[tiretrax]

Don't forget Hetchins. They've been doing it for years. Great lugs, too.

[jr59]

Garo makes them as well.

[rodcad]

I've always thought this was too cool......

[William]

Don't forget Hetchins. They've been doing it for years. Great lugs, too.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2011770058_1375c081ed.jpg


Indeed!:cool:





William

[Jack Brunk]

Stand over is overrated when it comes to mtn fit. Your in a bad place if you connect with the high point on this bad boy.

[AngryScientist]

one bike that has always razzled my interests is vuelo velo's track bike. super sweet IMO.

http://vuelovelo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Vuelo-Velo-1-Track-Bike4.jpg

[William]

Nice Black Sheep Jack!:cool:


Nice curvy lines on the Velo!




A few more from Curtis.....

http://2010.handmadebicycleshow.com/wp-content/themes/groovyvideo/thumb.php?src=http://2010.handmadebicycleshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/nahbs_09_sat029NAHBS.jpg&h=&w=640&zc=1&q=90

http://www.mcfaulonbikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/retrotec_03.jpg

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/29er-bikes/436996d1236084219-nahbs-stuff-rolling-day-3-228_33.jpg

http://www.cycleexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/retrotec-double-1.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4128498518_b4d5e3eec8.jpg







William

[William]

A couple more Humble Sextants...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5jevMTPCkWY/UEnjN4pUwsI/AAAAAAAABOU/N5y1KXaoT70/s1600/Humble%2BFrameworks%2B-%2Bcomplete%2Bbike.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Brljghbs9sA/UEnjnp2Ls2I/AAAAAAAABOs/lgJGPV_7Kps/s1600/Humble%2BFrameworks%2B-%2Braw%2Bframe%2Bwith%2Bshaped%2Bstays.jpg


http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5176/5493064457_efa48bbb57_z.jpg






William

[William]

Black Sheep...

http://kurthoff.com/stuff/black_sheep_bikes_02.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7_91IQIF4-c/Shyz-hovyeI/AAAAAAAADq4/zKknQRPxqBo/s400/BS1.jpg

http://cdn2.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2009/08/25/1/rmbs_black_sheep_snow_full_view_600.jpg

http://nahbs.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/img_3909.jpg

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/black-sheep-fixie-speedster02.jpg

http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/black-sheep-fixie-speedster05.jpg

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachments/bikes-frames-forks/185548d1355540778t-black-sheep-dirt-road-bike-warning-may-cause-bike-lust-imgp2516.jpg








William

[William]

Wolfhound....

http://www.bermstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/20101117_wolfhound_retrohound-25.jpg

http://www.bermstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/20101113_wolfhound_retrohound-1.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cRA2LWYSP8Q/S_90rJMY_yI/AAAAAAAABv0/rjKnd2qpbE8/s400/JV+retro+027.jpg

http://wolfhoundcycles.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/faq_rider1.jpg

http://wolfhoundcycles.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/jv-retro-031.jpg

[William]

coconino bikes....

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eeYhBGkKfS0/SXpI-AdCPTI/AAAAAAAAEe8/XaKTTG1D1NY/s400/Mark+W's+bike_rs.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SG0zLS5_VqI/AAAAAAAAAGY/1zsRF-CsJy4/s400/Cross+Bike.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwvDR2JxnxA/UL42DHD23MI/AAAAAAAAMrk/ybSdYH8k67w/s1600/IMG_4468.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eeYhBGkKfS0/TRNOwQt1iNI/AAAAAAAAIqU/MlFcHAZPoDw/s1600/156791_1723621738428_1474895973_31771745_1226870_n .jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eeYhBGkKfS0/S74W8ycn1NI/AAAAAAAAHGs/9EiJQeEVWl0/s1600/aaaaa+Justni's+bike.jpg

[1/2 Wheeler]

I have always been a fan of curved tubes and almost anything else that differentiates a bike from the standard double diamond.

A Sawyer is tops on my want list.

[William]

Hunter track bike....

[William]

I have always been a fan of curved tubes and almost anything else that differentiates a bike from the standard double diamond.

A Sawyer is tops on my want list.

Don't get me wrong, I think there are many sexy bikes out there with straight tubes. That said, when I look at a bike the biggest shapes present are the circular lines of the wheels. When the tubes are curved they tend to soften the overall appearance of the bike as a whole and make the lines more flowing as opposed to the straight lines of a standard frame. It's just an aesthetic feel that I like. If there is no real weight penalty and the handling is on then it's a win/win in my book.

I do dig the ride and look of my Sawyer I picked up from JR. If one comes along it's worth a go.



William

[William]

Trek Sawyer...

[Dave Wages]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2011770058_1375c081ed.jpg


Indeed!:cool:





William

Hetchins does do quite a bit of curvy tubes, but that is a Bilenky.

[William]

Hetchins does do quite a bit of curvy tubes, but that is a Bilenky.

Doh!:crap:

I stand corrected. I dig that Bilenky.:cool:





William

[William]

http://www.cycleexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hunter-cycles-cx-131.jpg








William

[bearingpress]

Stand over is overrated when it comes to mtn fit. Your in a bad place if you connect with the high point on this bad boy.

you're never in a bad place on this guy. sexy bike

[tiretrax]

I love those Black Sheep. They built a really great looking one with unicycle wheels for the NAHBS show in Austin a few years ago.

The Bilenky is pretty cool and looks the part (other than the upper seat stay placement). Here's 1937-vintage Hetchins:

[jr59]

coconino bikes....

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eeYhBGkKfS0/SXpI-AdCPTI/AAAAAAAAEe8/XaKTTG1D1NY/s400/Mark+W's+bike_rs.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FWwVJ0Vgh4U/SG0zLS5_VqI/AAAAAAAAAGY/1zsRF-CsJy4/s400/Cross+Bike.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwvDR2JxnxA/UL42DHD23MI/AAAAAAAAMrk/ybSdYH8k67w/s1600/IMG_4468.JPG

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eeYhBGkKfS0/TRNOwQt1iNI/AAAAAAAAIqU/MlFcHAZPoDw/s1600/156791_1723621738428_1474895973_31771745_1226870_n .jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eeYhBGkKfS0/S74W8ycn1NI/AAAAAAAAHGs/9EiJQeEVWl0/s1600/aaaaa+Justni's+bike.jpg

Garo builds real neat stuff. I like his a LOT!

[William]

Geared and Belt drive....




William

[oldpotatoe]

Pretty mainstream but along with the Divide

[docmaduff]

one bike that has always razzled my interests is vuelo velo's track bike. super sweet IMO.

http://vuelovelo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Vuelo-Velo-1-Track-Bike4.jpg

That is some really beautiful fine art right there!

[oliver1850]

Here's an Otero that I was trying to buy a couple of years ago, but the seller backed out. 1990 ish, made in Spain I think. And a 1930s Murray Mercury that I want to build into retro MTB.

[pdmtong]

Coconino rohloff
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=108297&highlight=coconino


IMHO the best curved tube - merlin newsboy
http://spokesandbeans.wordpress.com/2006/12/24/hello-world/

[one60]

Hunter track bike....

this one ticks all the boxes for me...

[goonster]

Jack Taylor

http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/images10/cc791-1DSC00266.jpg

[cloudguy]

1697854818

he-he :)

[William]

1697854818

he-he :)



I like the out-of-the-box thinking that went into it........... buuuuuut it's a bit too curvy for my tastes.:)








William

[William]

Very sweet looking!!:cool:






William

[luno]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4411775087_fb13af883a_b.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_t5xnS0ZOuk/T9tNoHwGsJI/AAAAAAAACVQ/fNioLj_T3Wo/s1600/580859801_o%5B1%5D.jpg

http://www.myfixedgear.net/wp-content/photos/Yamaguchi_Kilo/reg/3.jpg

[William]

How about another hawt Guch!!!:cool::cool::cool:





William

[Michael_S]

here's my 29er built by Chauncey Matthews of Belen NM.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/7247069476/in/set-72157629378588216

[William]

here's my 29er built by Chauncey Matthews of Belen NM.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/7247069476/in/set-72157629378588216

That's sweet!:cool:

Share a ride report?




William

[seat_boy]

My Blackbuck has curves:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-97hqkeYZs-4/UceTncFl-DI/AAAAAAAAKuU/fwmF_0j2dEI/s912/Blackbuck%2520435%25201.JPG

Which, in contrast to this thread theme, is something about the bike I don't like. I guess I'm just a traditionalist, but a normal rear triangle just looks right to me

The Blackbuck sure does handle well, though.

[joosttx]

Peyronie of bicycle tubes like humans should not cause any performance loss unless the curvature is exterme. At least this is what my urologist says, who also rides a serrota.

[William]

Mama Mia!!!!!:cool::cool::cool:

http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/drool.gif




William

[Michael_S]

That's sweet!:cool:

Share a ride report?




William

thanks, I'm really happy with the handling of the bike. The front end geometry is very close to a Haro Mary, steeper 72d HTA and 51mm rake Fox F29 fork so it's quick in the single track and still smooth on fast fire roads. It's all filet brazed and has rear rack mounts. The tubing is on the lighter side so it's very smooth in the rough stuff for a hardtail. I really prefer steel hardtail 29ers to any other MTB.

mike

[RFC]

I also like curvy bikes. Here are a few of mine.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_00822r.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_00822r.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0032r.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0032r.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0050r-3.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0050r-3.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0093r.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0093r.jpg.html)

[William]

Pilfered from this thread....:)

Retrotec Road
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=88840&highlight=retrotec






William

[spacemen3]

Here's one of mine: a Mino Denti Mirages. Love the curves. :)

[guyintense]

Lots of curves on this old Colson.

[RFC]

I have posted this recent build elsewhere on the forum. 1991 Litespeed Tachyon in single speed.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0052r_zps5a757cda.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0052r_zps5a757cda.jpg.html)

[vav]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Landshark-Custom-Cruiser-Bike-Bicycle-One-of-a-Kind-Free-Shipping-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/3ygAAOxydlFSzIdE/$_57.JPG

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Landshark-Custom-Cruiser-Bike-Bicycle-One-of-a-Kind-Free-Shipping-/171212617794?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item27dd113842

[rustychisel]

Landshark-Custom-Cruiser-Bike-Bicycle-One-of-a-Kind



everything is slowly melting into the floor

[ctcyclistbob]

1970s track bike. They also had a road version with the curved seat tube.

[markie]

Here is my new curved tube bike. :banana:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/966120_10151901740373721_93617032_o.jpg

[William]

Here is my new curved tube bike. :banana:



Sah-hhhha-weeeet!!:cool:




William

[Stan Lee]

This ones new to me, I look forward to building it up. 700c Willits Townie

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/mjanike/Bikes/Willits/DSCN0943_zps51c2eb87.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/mjanike/media/Bikes/Willits/DSCN0943_zps51c2eb87.jpg.html)

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/mjanike/Bikes/Random%20Bike%20Pics/3d27b8eb-440a-41fb-a390-01e05c2ad27d_zpsb205db8a.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/mjanike/media/Bikes/Random%20Bike%20Pics/3d27b8eb-440a-41fb-a390-01e05c2ad27d_zpsb205db8a.jpg.html)

[William]

Camo Hunter....

[pbarry]

Seriously? 5 pages on this topic and no images of a Kirk? William?!?!?

[William]

:no:

Seriously? 5 pages on this topic and no images of a Kirk? William?!?!?

There was one on page two...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=1281025&postcount=20

but the link appears to be broken now.






William

[tiretrax]

I hope there are enough bikes at NAHBS to take this to page 7, at least.

[William]

Big Forest Frameworks SS 26er...





William

[Scooper]

My dad was with Schwinn for thirty years in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and I've always been particularly fond of both the aesthetics and the engineering of the late thirties cantilever frame models.

The frames were electro-forged (flash-welded) straight gauge 1010 tubing and heavy as hell, but there's a graceful sweep to them that's still attractive 75 years after they first hit the showrooms.

From an engineering standpoint, the twin tubes that are welded to the down tube just aft of the head tube, sweep back in a graceful arc to welds at the top of the seat tube, and continue as seat stays to the rear dropouts function to keep the head tube and seat tube in the same plane; any lateral forces trying to twist the HT and ST out of plane are counteracted by the twin tubes, one in compression while the other is in tension. Frank W. Schwinn was the inventor, and the design was copied by other manufacturers when the patent expired in the mid-fifties.

A late thirties Schwinn ad:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Schwinn%20Publ%20Pages/1938CantileverFrameAdtxtadded_zpse94a0392.jpg

The patent:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Schwinn%20Publ%20Pages/USPatent2151533_zpsba8f59ab.jpg

1950s copycats:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Schwinn%20Publ%20Pages/1955Huffycantileverframe_zps087a3c5a.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/k4drd/Bicycles/Schwinn%20Publ%20Pages/1957Columbiacantileverframe_zps9d481317.jpg

[vicbastige]

Volagi Viaje and Liscio seem to sell well and have received at least some positive critical acclaim. I have liked mine so far and think it has love/hate looks.


http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/poleposition1/IMG_0568_zps86a01315.jpg

[William]

Nice Retrotec...

[VTCaraco]

Is pretty awesome, too.
Here's a road
http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/attachments/f22/39531d1331510185t-coconino-cycles-img_2657.jpg
and a mountain
http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/attachments/f22/56049d1371830658-coconino-cycles-img_1301.jpg

[rugbysecondrow]

I had been on the fence about a trek sawyer...I have just been pushed over the edge.


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[Tickdoc]

cruiser.

Nice curves in there.

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq260/olsonpt/Lynskey%20crusier/IMG_2466.jpg

[William]

I had been on the fence about a trek sawyer...I have just been pushed over the edge.


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I've got one...and I like it.






William

[SeanScott]

A friend of mine rides this De Rosa.
Most people really dislike it (looks like it was left in the easy-bake oven too long)
I think it is pretty interesting
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a106/sscott55/tango_zpsshu7rnr6.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/sscott55/media/tango_zpsshu7rnr6.jpg.html)

[spacemen3]

I remember when that came out. Polarizing looks indeed, but it got pretty good reviews.

[rain dogs]

This is the most ridiculous thing I maybe have ever seen come out of the bike industry.... at all levels - product, identity, graphics, advertising. How did they even sell one?

http://www.derosanews.com/thumb.php?image=modules/Sections/images/copertine/adv_dertango2004_49401.jpg&newwidth=600

[William]

Look who's getting curvy...:cool:


Curvy FF (https://www.facebook.com/126838920723087/photos/ms.c.eJxF0MmRxTAIBNCMptiaJf~;ERgjkf~;OrLtqIghg0Pdk ZaX~;VdrpW~;2xjX5tYSlRhjbhOGidlO6XWcR145tvH2L7KYit Tnj4XoE1W60DPq8tzz5PXzDtUO2eafd3m~;7L~;7~;z0aQSPA9 zzwpuH1bX88jPvmdMf1PviPPdzjHXMhHY61tz7~_Pl8lpsjx~_ d67bPgWEPOflK6tvteZ~;9ym3zuG2G3TySfMcZz74~;c~_0RS3 1es8A9VgWV3.bps.a.952453164828321.1073741984.12683 8920723087/952453868161584/?type=3&theater)








William

[downtube]

Budnitz Bicycles
Great looking frame to my eye.

http://budnitzbicycles.com/gallery/95

http://budnitzbicycles.com/media/gallery_set_images/85/large_budnitz-bicycles_No3_Ti_John_SuperMoto_3000_copy.jpg.jpg

[mhespenheide]

This one is my favorite curved-tube bike that I've ever seen, probably for its relative subtlety.

[buldogge]

Hmmm...Coulda sworn I posted in this thread before...

[spacemen3]

Don't know much about this bike, but I like it. :)

[buldogge]

Do you have any more pics of the ST junctions, "rear of the bike"???

-Mark

Don't know much about this bike, but I like it. :)

[William]

Hmmm...Coulda sworn I posted in this thread before...

Nice lines.:cool:





William

[spacemen3]

Do you have any more pics of the ST junctions, "rear of the bike"???

-Mark
I believe it's a Ganolo or Polchlopek from the early 80's. And it's up for auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141801426136

https://lfgss.microco.sm/api/v1/files/f95b6faafafdb62e2385b667f8d3f202982309d2.JPG

https://lfgss.microco.sm/api/v1/files/cbf755167f8178ee3dc00c16f30bb67016553447.JPG

https://lfgss.microco.sm/api/v1/files/511c7e47e6ab2009994a716d189a33c2ab49772e.JPG

https://lfgss.microco.sm/api/v1/files/f2809d69ab279d021c7a82f46e64d1d6898d10a6.JPG

[William]

Sklar!



William

[mellowandre]

UGH Those curved seat stays are dreamy!

[William]

Jack Taylor curveted tube cyclocrosser...

[William]

Kroozer wall art...



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[William]

Signal....



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[William]

Siren Twinzer Everything 29er...



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[thirdgenbird]

Jack Taylor curveted tube cyclocrosser...

I need this.

[dpascal]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2011770058_1375c081ed.jpg


Indeed!:cool:





William

These bikes must have had an accident. On the hand they are beautiful !

[melac1]

Here's mine. 1996 khs aero trackhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170409/a0175a6d16adf44083a7cfd767db3ca0.jpg

[Jad]

There's just something about Rick Hunter's bikes, and curved top tubes have grown on me a little. I hadn't seen this one before--looks like it's ready to rip...


https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8477/8171822831_3ed7a36120_b.jpg(Blue Lug/FLickr)

[JLQ]

It was the Merlin Newsboy that led to my love of curves...

[weisan]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53329579710_d008279470_h.jpg

[Cicli]

^^^^^^ i think they mean “intended to be” curved. ^^^^^^^^^ :bike:

[Jad]

Ha, clever, Weisan--there's certainly a wide variety of curves out there... Yes, intent is key here, I think :eek:


It was the Merlin Newsboy that led to my love of curves...
That Retrotec is so cool. I was inspired to see more of those, found this--awesome!

http://whiskyparts.co/files/select/_large/retrotec_fat_profile.jpg(whiskyparts.co)

[rousseau]

I believe it's a Ganolo or Polchlopek from the early 80's. And it's up for auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141801426136


https://lfgss.microco.sm/api/v1/files/f2809d69ab279d021c7a82f46e64d1d6898d10a6.JPG
Seriously rad-looking. But, erm, wouldn't you be a bit nervous about structural integrity if you weren't a lightweight?

[charliedid]

Seriously rad-looking. But, erm, wouldn't you be a bit nervous about structural integrity if you weren't a lightweight?

Or die of embarrassment.

[palincss]

I happen to be one of those people who find the "old school" look of curved tubes appealing to my aesthetic sensibilities.

Like this, you mean?

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/bikes/taylor-flores-rb1.jpeg

[Cicli]

Like this, you mean?

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/bikes/taylor-flores-rb1.jpeg

That is awesome.

[pdonk]

This dekerf is pretty swoopy.

https://www.bikerumor.com/2016/03/01/nahbs-2016-dekerfs-wild-bladed-titanium-road-bike-slices-up-the-artisan-award/

[William]

Have to add a couple more Yamaguchi's... :cool:





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[William]

Saffron Frameworks...





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[Dino Suegiù]

Years ago Aegis had a contest to name their new top-of-the-line road frame which was going to supplant the "Aro Svelte" below.
I wanted to win that contest, but I did not and cannot remember the model name which was selected.
Then Aegis went o-o-b some years later I think, and now I often see unpainted (and bondo-packed at every joint) Aegis frames for sale on eBay, at very excessive prices.
It is a bit disconcerting, to see the stark reality under the glowing mascara.

https://www.sefiles.net/merchant/190/images/site/arosvelte540.jpg

[David Tollefson]

Age Mackenzie has done some interesting builds...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50120091762_7d9dec6d18_z.jpg

[David Tollefson]

And curved seat tube/curved down tube MTBs (and curved seatstays for a wishbone) are normal here...

https://live.staticflickr.com/1730/40823029400_bac9cd2cf3_z.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32788336577_a794611dcf_z.jpg

[jpw]

https://www.designboom.com/technology/caminade-la-grande-motte-jean-gabriel-causse-bicycle-05-16-2016/

This may have taken 'curved' too far.

[William]

Twin Six Standard Rando...





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[fmradio516]

Always had a thing for this thing:

too bad the sizing sucked.

https://static-dev.theradavist.com/uploads/mt-legacy/assets_c/2010/11/IMG_5827-thumb-500x749-5198.jpg?w=1400&quality=75

[Mikej]

These are pretty wild. Oddity

[William]

Hey, that Paramount reminds me... :banana:




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[tch]

Renovo:

[corsu61]

Found this DeSalvo on my local craigslist browsing this morning. Not at all what I need, but I do sort of neeeeed it:

https://eugene.craigslist.org/bik/d/eugene-custom-desalvo-retro-29er/7367721188.html

[SpruceMoose]

Love the green, the subtle curves, the clean rear dropout with no sliders of this Paul/Retrotec Sierra Klunker, and it's topped off with a couple cases of beer!

https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Sierra-Klunker-title.jpg

Another Black Sheep creation. Smooth, subtle, flowy curves, with a bonus curvy truss fork.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W5m44hPbyPU/VEWbhcoW8lI/AAAAAAAAF6Q/e4R4YUjGgRs/s1600/15363955519_88e0fb6f73_z.jpg

[tellyho]

Surprised the Volagi Viaje is not on here. It's my current gravel steed. The long chainstays definitely do add some suspension.

[one60]

Cipollini NK1K

[jamesdak]

Since this has been brought back to life.

I just finished this one up about a week ago, still no test ride. Mid 90s KHS I stripped down to the frame and then rebuilt with Dura Ace 7400 parts.

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/172393739.jpg

Then there's this beast of a bike. My fairly new Dutch bike that I got for it's all around practical use.

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/171751313.jpg

[SpruceMoose]

The Dutch bike... that chain is completely enclosed?


Vassago Mooseknuckle

https://www.mtbr.com/attachments/img_4299-jpg.1334357/

[lorenbike]

Love the green, the subtle curves, the clean rear dropout with no sliders of this Paul/Retrotec Sierra Klunker, and it's topped off with a couple cases of beer!

https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Sierra-Klunker-title.jpg

Another Black Sheep creation. Smooth, subtle, flowy curves, with a bonus curvy truss fork.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W5m44hPbyPU/VEWbhcoW8lI/AAAAAAAAF6Q/e4R4YUjGgRs/s1600/15363955519_88e0fb6f73_z.jpg

Black sheep makes some of the coolest looking mtn bikes IMO

[SpruceMoose]

Not the best photo, and can't see the head badge but looks like another Black Sheep creation.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6801663378_ebd5679523_b.jpg

[William]

That’s curving a bit…




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[William]

Hmmm, curvy Ti.



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[dddd]

Somehow I was smitten by the look of another lower-tier bike that was in need of some TLC.

I ended up with this, it handles real off-roading now (with it's much-fatter new tires) and doesn't perform great but the minimalist front suspension is at times very much appreciated. Mainly though, it's a bike that I can lock up, walk away from, and not have to worry about!

https://live.staticflickr.com/7734/27275215924_93a95c9e1a_b.jpg

[William]

Somehow I was smitten by the look of another lower-tier bike that was in need of some TLC.

I ended up with this, it handles real off-roading now (with it's much-fatter new tires) and doesn't perform great but the minimalist front suspension is at times very much appreciated. Mainly though, it's a bike that I can lock up, walk away from, and not have to worry about!

As they say, horses for courses. It looks like the right tool for the job!:cool:




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[PurpleBikeChick]

While low tier, still rides nicely after 24 years