Pictures of Workmanlike Bikes

[MattTuck]

I liked Flash's choice of words in the art vs. craft thread.

work·man·like
ˈwərkmənˌlīk

adjective
showing efficient competence.

Let's see some examples of these bikes. No frills, no extraneous flourishes.

Perhaps my favorite.
http://www.hampsten.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/web-51.jpg

[R3awak3n]

that bike too fancy to be considered no frills. Awesome bike though.

[Louis]

I'm holding out for the HedgeFundManagerLike bike.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_atrK-jBKJKY/TJj_Aeh9lFI/AAAAAAAAM0Q/0FlLDYfobzc/s1600/gold+pinarello+5.jpg

[MattTuck]

that bike too fancy to be considered no frills. Awesome bike though.

Welded, no over the top matchy/matchy details. Clean/simple paint job, and design choices. Not cheap, for sure. But I don't think cost necessarily disqualifies it from being workmanlike. Though, if someone posts a Meivici, I might change my mind ;)

[MattTuck]

I'm holding out for the HedgeFundManagerLike bike.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_atrK-jBKJKY/TJj_Aeh9lFI/AAAAAAAAM0Q/0FlLDYfobzc/s1600/gold+pinarello+5.jpg

Hold on, let me put on my sunglasses to behold that. :cool:

On April fool's day, someone should call Dave Kirk and ask if he could finish the entire frame with gold leaf.

[Fatty]

Can't get more Workmanlike than a Worksman.

http://www.worksmancycles.com/media/2014/INB.jpg

[fiamme red]

http://image.cyclingtime.com/ctcatalog/productimages/0003/2807.jpg

[weisan]

so some framebuilders are not offended when they are called "artists"...what about the other way round, will they get offended if we call their products "workmanlike"?

[Louis]

Can't get more Workmanlike than a Worksman.

When I think Worksman, I think of a tricycle with a box between the rear wheels.

[Fatty]

When I think Worksman, I think of a tricycle with a box between the rear wheels.

And tassles for the style points.

http://www.worksmancycles.com/media/2014/worksmanadaptablelavender.jpg

[AngryScientist]

https://d21xlh2maitm24.cloudfront.net/nyc/Transparent-Bike.png?mtime=20160420134420

[Pastashop]

in keeping with the OP's original intent (and color scheme?):

Welded "moron" tubing, steel fork, used (via Paceline) components, and a joy to ride. I slightly flattened (with a file) the bottom side of a weird bulbous rear brake mount, allowing it to clear 27mm tires... I should ride it more, but my 650b bike gets all the (too-meager) miles now. :-)

[thirdgenbird]

Does this count?
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/Osprey/1D291817-A026-4FAA-8AAB-EB864F0A56AE_zpsl7cdtdk4.jpg

Sure, it is lugged, but it is a pretty utilitarian frame.
Clearance for 35s
Older group
Basic alloy bits
Rear rack
Pump
Lights

Or my wife's bike:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/KHS/23A49FAC-1C2A-423C-AFB0-F1C7CBBB6B71_zpsn3kxmjjq.jpg
80s made in Taiwan 531 frame
Used alloy 10spd bits
Clearance for 28s
Budget finishing kit (headset, stem, saddle and bars were under $20 each new)
13-29 50/34 gearing

[R3awak3n]

Does this count?
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/Osprey/1D291817-A026-4FAA-8AAB-EB864F0A56AE_zpsl7cdtdk4.jpg

Sure, it is lugged, but it is a pretty utilitarian frame.
Clearance for 35s
Older group
Basic alloy bits
Rear rack
Pump
Lights

Or my wife's bike:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/thirdgenbird/KHS/23A49FAC-1C2A-423C-AFB0-F1C7CBBB6B71_zpsn3kxmjjq.jpg
80s made in Taiwan 531 frame
Used alloy 10spd bits
Clearance for 28s
Budget finishing kit (headset, stem, saddle and bars were under $20 each new)
13-29 50/34 gearing

yeahhhhh, its not a workmans bike unless it has a rack

[idrinkwater]

love this potts. No crazy spec choices, unassuming unless you know the builder.

http://monkeywrenchcycles.com/wpmwc/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_0002-970x658.jpg

[doomridesout]

This isn't the army green one I was thinking of, but I think Eric Rolf at Alliance has got this style pretty much down: http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697854292&stc=1&d=1359425888

[seanile]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/EricO_/gt%20cargo_zpspd4awzqj.jpg
fork (https://www.crustbikes.com/products/clydesdale-fork)

[Steve in SLO]

Giancarlo Berruti's L'Eroica bike ticks the boxes, as do most racing bikes before the '90's.

[bocobiking]

My beloved 1988 Schwinn Premis, with new powder coat.

[bocobiking]

My 2006 Waterford tourer

[bocobiking]

My 2005 Serotta Concours. Does it qualify?

[MattTuck]

My 2005 Serotta Concours. Does it qualify?

I'd say it does, but I am not the final arbiter of such things. If it gets the job done, with the minimum of fuss, then I'd say it qualifies.

[sandyrs]

A couple of my own, past and present:

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697908217&stc=1&d=1444082292

http://image.vsco.co/1/5498799f897071606357/54bd3f6f245615396b8b4579/600x599/vsco_011915.jpg

[snah]

Not mine.....but this "works".

[fuzzalow]

I am interpreting "workmanlike" as meaning to emphasize what the framebuilder has done in his craft rather than a consumer-centric vantage point that is predicated to how a buyer built up his bike or however he feels about whatever he feels about his bike.

Elegant simplicity. That is a better definition for my Bruce Gordon Road than the term "workmanlike" which imbues a tinge of commonplace that this type of bicycle craft, and that Mr Gordon in particular as a frame builder, does not deserve. It is IMO very hard to be skilled but not showy, exemplary but not self-elevating. These qualities are evident in the bike frame as they similarly exist in the man. Bruce Gordon - a builder that is most certainly NOT all brazing rod and no miter.

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The elegant simplicity of the Gordon trademark fastback seatcluster.

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Shortpoint lugs. Flat fork crown. Crisp edges on all, flowing lines on many.

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Fork tips. Campagnolo. Flat metal transitioned to round fork but seamless all the same.

Almost as in continuation from the Art vs Craft thread: Sure there needs two to complete the circle as to either art or craft. But it had to start somewhere and it wasn't with me simply because I decided to buy a bike - it started with Mr. Gordon's talent to build a thing of beauty that I would someday wish to own for myself. He made it possible. Me? I'm just going along for the ride!

[Andy sti]

Pure and simple. Nothing fancy other than being a HiMod. Does it's job and doesn't complain. Will never hold you back. Really can't get a better race bike - different but not better.

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz167/andysti1/9DED0A6B-3FE9-478D-9B0A-2B47D04D66B0_zpsjc4rzxkw.jpg

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz167/andysti1/87C044D0-EAD1-4335-B4B2-744FEFD55CED_zpszbyoqktm.jpg

[cadence90]

http://www.rexcycles.com/files/2009/06/rex_cycles_65.jpg

http://www.rexcycles.com/files/2009/07/IMG_1167.JPG

http://www.rexcycles.com/files/2009/07/IMG_1297.JPG

http://www.rexcycles.com/files/2009/06/rex_cycles_38.jpg

http://www.rexcycles.com/files/2009/06/rex_cycles_50.jpg

[rustychisel]

riiiiight... a first world question gets first world responses with pictures of polished lugs and Campagnolo Record. :crap:

[cadence90]

riiiiight... a first world question gets first world responses with pictures of polished lugs and Campagnolo Record. :crap:

What is there to be frustrated about?
The original question is so vague (define "workmanlike") that almost any answer is OK.

I guess another answer could be; whatever Ant Bike Mike does....

[sandyrs]

What is there to be frustrated about?
The original question is so vague (define "workmanlike") that almost any answer is OK.

I guess another answer could be; whatever Ant Bike Mike does....

Okay, "showing efficient competence."

[William]

"Workman like" - I took it to mean a bike with clean lines that aren't overly ornate in joinery or paint.


This Strong and Winter do it for me...







William

[chiasticon]

I'm not entirely sure I get the definition, but I'm going to take it to mean: "a classy frame. parts that work well but don't break the bank. meant to be ridden year-round, for years. something your mechanic would ride."

to that end:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/517961bce4b0d87d08292e4f/51911a82e4b02ecd0eaab1cf/51911a85e4b0cf61a014290c/1368464007513/6797233006_37151c394b_b.jpg?format=1000w

[JLQ]

after work man i'm like i need a beer.

[oldpotatoe]

Mine, if I understand the 'concept' Phil, CK...low end ders..crappy day bike. Yup, snow and 5 degrees right now in the republic.

[Hilltopperny]

The Granville rando I am attempting to sell certainly fits the bill. Front rack, fenders when needed and fat tires when not fendered. Great do it all bike, but I prefer to have multiple bikes for multiple purposes:D
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=194706

[Fatty]

after work man i'm like i need a beer.

Ha Ha! Funny.

[adamhell]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/adamleibow/Mobile%20Uploads/1B4C5CF3-3D2D-47FE-8BEB-EE9242971B1E_zpsxmujabtr.jpg

[jdp211]

I like to think my Skeletor applies, in spite of the loud ano it sports. No carbon, save for the fork, just a no frills race bike.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7708/26787646310_c4b90fea59_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GP8FYS)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/GP8FYS) by jacob Perlmutter (https://www.flickr.com/photos/perlhammer/), on Flickr