White Bikes Thread

[Acotts]

I love a nice white bike.

Post you're favorite white bike paint jobs here.


So one day when I get that big paycheck and I build my next bike, I have all the aesthetic inspiration in one place.

P.S. I don’t give a damn that they are hard to clean…they look pretty dirty as well!!!

P.P.S This bike had been photoshoped.

[rsl]

I love white bikes too!

My Zanc is an off-white. I don't have any pictures on this computer to post, however.

Currenlty, I'm liking this offering from Milwaukee Bicycle/Waterford/Gunnar...

[rsl]

I love white bikes too!

My Zanc is an off-white. I don't have any pictures on this computer to post, however.

Currenlty, I'm liking this offering from Milwaukee Bicycle/Waterford/Gunnar...

Help! Why won't this just post as a pic? I hate being technically inept...

[PoppaWheelie]

I love a white bike too. Here's my fav so far...

[rsl]

I love a white bike too. Here's my fav so far...

Oh, how could I forget about that Vanilla?! Yeah, that's the sexiest white bike I've ever seen!

Are those pix from Sacha's website?

[jghall]

Here is one of my favorites. Hopefully the owner will not mind me sharing.

[Keith A]

I have had the pleasure of owning two white bikes and think both of them look great. I no longer own the Legend and I need to update the picture of my compact CSi...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10104&stc=1
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10278&stc=1

[Keith A]

I completely forgot about my white Paramount that is still unbuilt...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=951&stc=1

[Acotts]

I love the naked stays. Metal and white, so pretty.

It makes me happy that I am not the only one who has a thing for white bikes.

BTW, I have seen a couple really nice White Zancs on this site. Where they at?

Serotta Pete: I know you prefer reds, but do you have a white Serotta Favorite?

[Keith A]

Here's Jack's (not sure if he still has this or not) which was Justin S's before...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=29919&stc=1

More pictures are here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=33823)

[shinomaster]

Here's Jack's (not sure if he still has this or not) which was Justin S's before...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=29919&stc=1

More pictures are here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=33823)



Sweet.

[dave thompson]

My two white bikes.

Then..

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9976/horsdkshb7.jpg

Now..

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6642/quiring701up1.jpg

[tmanley]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=150212&postcount=23

That was almost 2 years ago and a few changes have found their way onto the bike, but the frame is still the same.

[Mike748]

Only the parts that get dirty easily are white...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/Mike748/IMG_1780.jpg

[whitecda]

Hanging in the shop, pre-build. I forgot about this shot.

[justinf]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=29905&stc=1

[handsomerob]

Here is my white bike...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii178/sglservingfriend/Carrera/100_3694.jpg

[hoss]

I'm partial to mine. :)

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/hossallison/Land%20Shark/LSphotobucket.jpg

[72gmc]

My everyday bike: pepper white paint, richie-issimo lugs, stainless steel dropouts front and rear.

[corky]

and white saddle & bar tape......

http://www.ifrider.com/register/00967asm.jpg



oh pants!

[handsomerob]

I'm partial to mine. :)

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/hossallison/Land%20Shark/LSphotobucket.jpg

what do those throttle control looking levers on your down tube do???





jk of course... that is really a classy, classic build.

[Keith A]

I'm partial to mine. :)Yours is very nice!

[hoss]

Yours is very nice!
Thanks much.

[rsl]

Two pre-build pix of my zank, borrowed from zank's blog...

[Kirk007]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P7080001.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P7080003.jpg


And I love this Peg:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080189.jpg

[jsfoster]

There is a '98 csi WHITE w/ no miles

[terry b]

Here is one of my favorites. Hopefully the owner will not mind me sharing.

Not at all.

Here are my other 3, two of which have been in the local gallery at birth.


http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9928/davidsonce8.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5365/masterlightoz7.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/360/vanillayb8.jpg

[hoss]

The more of these bikes I see the more I really love white. There are some really nice looking rides here.

[SoCalSteve]

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=203507&postcount=1

One of my white bikes...

[Dave B]

Still really digging this one big time. It just screams like Ihave never known a bike to.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/dnjbradley/Cross%20Pics/100_0564.jpg

[eddief]

shark:
http://www.landsharkbicycles.com/Gallery/Steve_Lyster.htm

[merckx]

My version of white.

[merckx]

Now you can see the teeth.

[flickwet]

After all the recent brewhaha this is just what the forum needed, Those are the most beautiful white bikes I have ever seen. You should all be very proud of them.

[Alexi]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2294411246_297ec5f75f_o.jpg

the pictures I have of this bike built up suck, I'll try to get some better ones in the next few days

[hoss]

shark:
http://www.landsharkbicycles.com/Gallery/Steve_Lyster.htm
Needed it's own stage.

http://www.landsharkbicycles.com/images/Gallery/Lyster_1.jpg

[shinomaster]

I'd buy this if it fit me.

[DavidR]

Here is one of my white bikes!

[bironi]

all. I love white bikes. :beer:

[Keith A]

Still really digging this one big time. It just screams like Ihave never known a bike to.The IF looks great! Is the silver color painted, Ti or 953?

[Neves]

None of these are my bikes, but I've copied/stole the pic because I either like the bike or color combinations. Personally I like the Badger and Ant the best out of all of these.

[11.4]

It's the only appropriate color for track bikes.

[handsomerob]

None of these are my bikes, but I've copied/stole the pic because I either like the bike or color combinations. Personally I like the Badger and Ant the best out of all of these.

that Carl Strong is just strong. The lack of curves give it an industrial look that really speaks to me. It even makes that normally intolerable Thomson set back look perfect. I even like how the drops of the bars are parallel with the top tube... all in all, a Grand Slam for me. If I had to pick something to fiddle with, I would like to see it with a painted to match fork. :banana:

[legacysti888]

Love white too! This is my contribution. :beer:

[andy mac]

this is what my second bmx bike looked like back in '82. i purchased one the same on ebay a few weeks back. bet the wife will love it!!

[Dustin]

To continue with the BMX bike theme, here is a retro-tribute JMC I built up a few years back.

[Dave B]

The IF looks great! Is the silver color painted, Ti or 953?


it is platinum paint. The 953 or the IF SSX was almost double the price of a reg planet cross.

But this one still kiss arse.

[dnades]

Jack Brunk had a white soulcraft with red industry nine wheels that was incredibly sharp looking. Anybody got a photo of it?

[Keith A]

Jack Brunk had a white soulcraft with red industry nine wheels that was incredibly sharp looking. Anybody got a photo of it?Here you go...more pictures can be found here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=35392)

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=31558&stc=1

[Bob Ross]

I'm surprised Len J hasn't already posted a picture of his...everytime I see this bike I get drool all over my keyboard!

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=87887&stc=1&d=1179408617

[MilanoTom]

Around 1997, I bought a used white (California-made) 1988 Masi 3V that had been bought NOS only the year before. The guy who originally bought it had ridden it for a year and then decided to get himself a Bititan.

The paint looked like pearl from a distance, but closer-up you could tell it had sort of a gold flake in it. It was beautiful, but perfect touch-up was impossible. I put a bunch of miles on it (before I had a few bikes from which to choose) and then it sat dormant for the last few years. This spring I ended up selling the frameset for a couple hundred bucks to a buddy who needed something to build up on the cheap. If I can find a photo, I'll post one tonight, but it won't do the paint justice.

Regards
Tom

[FlynRide]

Here is a garage door shot of my CSi.

Oh.. BTW, it's 10 years

[Keith A]

Here's dbrk's white IF CJ...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=779&stc=1

[Acotts]

Needed it's own stage.

http://www.landsharkbicycles.com/images/Gallery/Lyster_1.jpg


That is an awesome looking bike. What kind of saddle is that?

Folks...There are some sweet looking white bikes in this club!

[Steelhead]

Thats an older Selle Italia Flite saddle, back when they used to make lots of colors in that model. Sharp ! :)

[Keith A]

What kind of saddle is that?Looks like a Flite to me.

Finally, here is one of my all time favorite white bikes...sadly it doesn't belong to me :(

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1969&stc=1

[Dave B]

Here you go...more pictures can be found here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=35392)

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=31558&stc=1


Ahhh that was one I had hoped to pickup, it looked awesome!

[toaster]

Here's mine:

[dbrk]

Painted by the redoubtable JP Weigle, here's my Goodrich. If anyone coming to the Ramble this summer would like me to shellac their handlebars, like you see here, just let me know and we can do that here (I'll do the prep, you do the work, no big deal).

dbrk

[matthewJ]

just out of paint, should be showing up today. can't wait to build it up.

[Keith A]

just out of paint, should be showing up today. can't wait to build it up.That's a really beauty! So is that a SS rear end?

[Acotts]

just out of paint, should be showing up today. can't wait to build it up.

wow. That is very close to perfect. I think that is almost exactly what I want my next bike to look like.

Well done sir....well done.

BTW, I think a white stem would look great. But that is just me.

-A

[PaulE]

just out of paint, should be showing up today. can't wait to build it up.

I'm not the first but I also want to bring up the Elephant in the room so to speak and tell you how nice it is. Post some pictures and a ride report when it's built up!

All of these white bikes are really sharp and I have to admit that I never thought of white for anything except major appliances. That is, until a few months ago when I decided to have one of my bikes repainted. After looking at all kinds of colors and combos in every online gallery I could find, I decided my bike will be a bright pearl white, with red contrasts and some black and Ti grey touches. I hope this place is still here when I get mine back so I can post some pictures!

[ThasFACE]

Mine. (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=42999)

[dbrk]

Mariposa Racer.

dbrk

[Keith A]

Mariposa Racer.Very nice Douglas.

[matthewJ]

That's a really beauty! So is that a SS rear end?

Yes it is, 953 rear end and head tube, Deda Zero for the rest with stainless lugs.As for build, Campy centaur groupo with deda zero stem/seat post Newton bars all in the dark metal finish. white SLR saddle and bar tape and a pair of white speed plays. Pair of hand built wheels 32h 3x gray centaur hubs on open pros and white evo vittora rubber

and yes I will post pictures when it is built

[davyt]

It's mostly white!

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=33985&stc=1 (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=36989)

[mschol17]

Mariposa Racer.

dbrk

A new one? Very nice.

[Sasha18]

Yes it is, 953 rear end and head tube, Deda Zero for the rest with stainless lugs.As for build, Campy centaur groupo with deda zero stem/seat post Newton bars all in the dark metal finish. white SLR saddle and bar tape and a pair of white speed plays. Pair of hand built wheels 32h 3x gray centaur hubs on open pros and white evo vittora rubber

and yes I will post pictures when it is built

Does this builder have a website? I'm not familiar.

[myette10]

I had pretty much convinced myself that the new one wasn't going to be white. Now I'm confused again...

Here's the old one:
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/myette10/IMG_7316.jpg

[yeastor]

Here's my White Spectrum frame/fork with Confente Yellow panels/accents that I got from 11.4

[Blue Jays]

"...pre-build pix of my zank, borrowed from zank's blog..."
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=44147&stc=1Wow, that beige-white is absolutely stunning. Holy smokes is it beautiful! :beer:

[rodcad]

Here's my Vincitore, white w/gold decals and lug lining. Next bike will be black w/gold everything.....

[rphetteplace]

Might look familiar :banana:

[dnades]

MJ,

Sweet frame!!! What is the material? Nice typeface on the downtube. Very nice package. Did you make it or someone else? Definitely get us some more pics as the build progresses, that is a just a real pretty frame.

Oops missed page five.

[matthewJ]

Does this builder have a website? I'm not familiar.
I am the builder, and no website, I just build for me. I don't need to be adding to the bubble ;)

[Acotts]

I really like the curved brake bridge. Its pretty sexy.

Who did the paint?

[matthewJ]

I really like the curved brake bridge. Its pretty sexy.

Who did the paint?
keith anderson (www.keithandersoncycles.com). A bit more $$ then I had first thought, but all that masking time adds up quick. If it looks as good as the pictures then I will be more than happy. I will find out when I get home today.

[mosca]

I am the builder, and no website, I just build for me. I don't need to be adding to the bubble ;)Nice! You are living my dream. Look forward to seeing it built up.

[72gmc]

I took some grief from color-opinionated friends for my white bike, but I made the right choice.

Besides, Kim (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEBCFPnXlxw) likes white.

[don'TreadOnMe]

OMGGGGGGGG!!!!!
rphetteplace!!!!

Is that a Vanilla se quadangle?

CRAP!!!!

[TMB]

My sorta, mostly white MX Leader

[musgravecycles]

I had pretty much convinced myself that the new one wasn't going to be white. Now I'm confused again...

Here's the old one:
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/myette10/IMG_7316.jpg


Myette, didn't you have DA on that bike, how's the Rival holding up? I picked up a nos silver alloy Centaur group (levers/derailleur) for my rig next season, but I'm thinking about making the leap (Red levers/Rival derailleurs).

BTW, white CX rigs are ubber-pimp...
;)

[myette10]

Myette, didn't you have DA on that bike, how's the Rival holding up? I picked up a nos silver alloy Centaur group (levers/derailleur) for my rig next season, but I'm thinking about making the leap (Red levers/Rival derailleurs).

BTW, white CX rigs are ubber-pimp...
;)
I had 9 speed flavored ultegra on there set up with a single ring. Switching the cassette between this bike and the road bike (when I was using clinchers) was getting to be a pain so as soon as the ultegra stuff started to poop the bed, I made the leap.

It has only been on for a month so nothing off road yet but I do like it. My brain likes the ergonomics and the consistent shifting. My heart likes the hidden cables and silver bits. The throw on the front is pretty long, but the action on the rear is very nice imho... not sure why they changed it.

Please PM me when and if you decide to construct stems for the general public.

[rphetteplace]

OMGGGGGGGG!!!!!
rphetteplace!!!!

Is that a Vanilla se quadangle?

CRAP!!!!

De Salvo quadangle from NAHBS. Pretty f'n sweet.

[BBB]

There are some really nice looking bikes in this thread. Keep them coming.

The Zanconato and single speed Vanilla cross bikes are both very nice.

[Charles M]

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/bontrager/bontrllarge.jpg


Was gonna be all white till I saw a TVR in the same color seafoam pearl...

[Len J]

I'm surprised Len J hasn't already posted a picture of his...everytime I see this bike I get drool all over my keyboard!

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=87887&stc=1&d=1179408617

Thanks Bob.........I didn't have the pic at work!

Len

[cadence231]

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/bontrager/bontrllarge.jpg


Was gonna be all white till I saw a TVR in the same color seafoam pearl...

That is effin' rad!http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/cadence220/spliff.gif

[profkrispy]

1975 Schwinn Paramount. This was my father's bike. Still one of the most comfortable bikes I've ridden.


http://www.spencesurfboards.com/images//paramount1.jpg

[paczki]

Really

[I Want Sachs?]

All of Sasha's bike were made by White.

[shinomaster]

Myette, didn't you have DA on that bike, how's the Rival holding up? I picked up a nos silver alloy Centaur group (levers/derailleur) for my rig next season, but I'm thinking about making the leap (Red levers/Rival derailleurs).

BTW, white CX rigs are ubber-pimp...
;)


Centaur is the Bomb...

[soulspinner]

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/bontrager/bontrllarge.jpg


Was gonna be all white till I saw a TVR in the same color seafoam pearl...


Really really nice... :beer:

[zank]

Every race bike should be white. Myette, you know that means...

Serioulsy though, if anyone wants to ask me what color to paint their new bike and doesn't want to hear white, don't ask.

[Andreas]

Every race bike should be white. Myette, you know that means...

Serioulsy though, if anyone wants to ask me what color to paint their new bike and doesn't want to hear white, don't ask.


:beer:

White it is.

[zank]

I'll have Toby load up the gun :D

[musgravecycles]

snipped:
http://serotta.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=44231&stc=1

Those green Muds Effin rule bro.

I've been on a hunt for a pair to mail to FMB...
;)

[myette10]

Those green Muds Effin rule bro.

I've been on a hunt for a pair to mail to FMB...
;)
lightbulb!

I think I now know what to do with my older set.
:banana:
The tread is good though the casing has some cracks. A thorough inspection is now needed. Thank you thank you thank you!

[Keith A]

One more contribution...this isn't all white and it needs some bar tape...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=43809&stc=1

[shinomaster]

White bikes are too much hassle to clean!!! Zank I want my cross piggy to be sparkly gold.

[legacysti888]

One more contribution...this isn't all white and it needs some bar tape...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=43809&stc=1

Whot a beauty! Which color scheme is that and what year? I'm currently researching for a 'Nago. That saddle is waay back! :beer:

[Keith A]

Whot a beauty! Which color scheme is that and what year? I'm currently researching for a 'Nago. That saddle is waay back! :beer:Thanks! This is the WX02 paint scheme and the frameset is from 2007. Yeah...my saddles tend to be farther back than your average...blame it on my long femurs.

[FlynRide]

Zank is hot on white because he knows my frame *rocks* !!

[saab2000]

This is my white CSI. It is currently being Ergo-ized with some Chorus Ergo levers and some different (but acceptable on this bike) wheels. Paint is a pearl white, painted by Chris Kvale in Minneapolis.

[Keith A]

Hey Saab -- have you done a ride report of your CSi yet?

[shinomaster]

Nice saddle Saab!

[saab2000]

Hey Saab -- have you done a ride report of your CSi yet?

Yeah, I have mixed in some comments here and there. Ride quality is nice and smooth. Front end rigidity is not what I would like and it has some shimmy when riding no handed. I would not be able to descend an Alp and put newspaper under my jersey on this bike riding no handed. :D

Also, the handling is not as neutral/stable as my CIII. Don't know why, but it needs to be ridden with intent as it doesn't just intuitively go where it's supposed to, like some bikes.

I would give my CIII a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. I would give the CSI a 7.5 on the same scale.

Keep in mind that this bike was at one point damaged and repaired. The top tube when looking down it is not perfect. I got a great deal on it and had it repaired and repainted in the form you see in this picture for a grand total of less than $700. So on a financial scale, it was still a bargain and I wish I had had a bike this nice when I was starting out.

So I am a huge snob and elitist. Because the bike is not bad by any means, but up against tough competition like my CIII and Look, it just doesn't measure up to that high a bar.

[Keith A]

Thanks Saab. Too bad your CSi didn't quite live up to expectations. For me, my CSi is one of the best handling bikes I have ever ridden. I would be able to descend an Alp and put newspaper under my jersey on this bike riding no handed. It goes exactly where I want it to go and it does a great job turning.

I remember a while back riding home after work and was going pretty fast with a good tailwind and the draft from the cars and I had to turn onto a side street and there were cars in the other lane trying to get out, so I didn't have any room for a mistake. I decided to push it and take the corner at full speed and my CSi whipped around the corner with no problems. After I made the turn, I realized that wasn't the safest thing to do, but if felt good to have my bike handle so well and to know that I could completely trust this machine.

I also used to take this out when we used to do our crit training...even though it isn't my lightest bike and it takes a little more effort to get this up to speed...I knew that I could fly around the corners.

[saab2000]

I am suspicious that it may have handled better in its past life. I don't know the complete history exactly, but the previous owner did disclose that it had been damaged. I let Chris Kvale have at it, but it just isn't the handling instrument that my Look is.

Still, it's a nice bike and will be a bit more user friendly when I get a cassette and chain for the Ergo stuff now installed. Plus, the wheels are a bit stiffer and that may have a positive impact on the shimmy thing.

Report to follow when it's done.

[shinomaster]

I am suspicious that it may have handled better in its past life. I don't know the complete history exactly, but the previous owner did disclose that it had been damaged. I let Chris Kvale have at it, but it just isn't the handling instrument that my Look is.

Still, it's a nice bike and will be a bit more user friendly when I get a cassette and chain for the Ergo stuff now installed. Plus, the wheels are a bit stiffer and that may have a positive impact on the shimmy thing.

Report to follow when it's done.


My Atlanta is also kinda slow to corner, as if you really have to force it.

[saab2000]

My Atlanta is also kinda slow to corner, as if you really have to force it.

It's kinda wierd, because it's not just slow, but it also doesn't track as well as my CIII for example. It needs to be ridden and steered all the time. The other ones have handlebars just for a place to put your hands, but the CSI needs to be steered with the handlebars. The other ones steer much more intuitively with the hips and shoulders and knees, etc.

I sound like a whiner here, which is not the case because it is indeed a nice bike. I guess I had hoped for something different. But it's still a nice bike!

[shinomaster]

It's kinda wierd, because it's not just slow, but it also doesn't track as well as my CIII for example. It needs to be ridden and steered all the time. The other ones have handlebars just for a place to put your hands, but the CSI needs to be steered with the handlebars. The other ones steer much more intuitively with the hips and shoulders and knees, etc.

I sound like a whiner here, which is not the case because it is indeed a nice bike. I guess I had hoped for something different. But it's still a nice bike!


I know exactly what you mean. Mine is super stable and would never shimmy (although it did once going fast down a mountain when I swerved quick around a rock) oops. This is old news but you are not imagining it.

[RudAwkning]

Here's some shots of my white Waterford 33. I've since put on white Vittoria tires, added white electrical tape to finish the bar tape and have a set of white Hudz waiting in the wings to be installed.

[shinomaster]

Here's some shots of my white Waterford 33. I've since put on white Vittoria tires, added white electrical tape to finish the bar tape and have a set of white Hudz waiting in the wings to be installed.



Oh Wow!

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ What various components are installed? Looks sweet!

[BoulderGeek]

Wow, that Waterford is lovely.

Sorry, I know it's declassé to post non-Serottas that are non-custom, especially those that are non-rare.

My scandium Rocky rides great, however, and as a travel bike, it's perfect.

And the VFR has a lovely pearl that would look great on any bike.

[NateM]

1st attempt at posting a photo,if it doesnt work imagine a Pearl White Calfee with Blue panels :cool:

[1centaur]

1st attempt at posting a photo,if it doesnt work imagine a Pearl White Calfee with Blue panels :cool:

Great job for a first picture post! Did not take a lot of pixels to get a lot of detail through on that Calfee. Nice paint job and good combo with the non-white garage door (they make those?) and what looks like afternoon light.

[atmosalon]

This one is kinda cute...

[rpm]

I am suspicious that it may have handled better in its past life. I don't know the complete history exactly, but the previous owner did disclose that it had been damaged. I let Chris Kvale have at it, but it just isn't the handling instrument that my Look is.

Still, it's a nice bike and will be a bit more user friendly when I get a cassette and chain for the Ergo stuff now installed. Plus, the wheels are a bit stiffer and that may have a positive impact on the shimmy thing.

Report to follow when it's done.

Saab--

FWIW Jan Heine had a note in the last Bicycle Quarterly that a Stronglight roller bearing headset often cures mild shimmies. It might be worth a try. I bet Chris has one laying around in his shop.

[CNY rider]

atmosalon?

Who dat????? :banana:

[Steve Hampsten]

atmosalon?

Who dat????? :banana:


some asshat

ignore 'im

[CNY rider]

some asshat

ignore 'im
:butt:

[Steve Hampsten]

:butt:


or not

hey - we're all friends here, right?

[HupHup]

Secret handshake not required here. Right?

[CNY rider]

Secret handshake not required here. Right?


Right.

But WE MISS ATMO!

[BoulderGeek]

+1 for inclusion in context of the magnificently descriptive term "asshat."

What a great word for our times.

Nobody commented on my pristine VFR750F? <sniff>

[Steve Hampsten]

Nobody commented on my pristine VFR750F? <sniff>


philistines, dear sir, philistines

i love scandium and rocky mountain does them as well as anyone - you have a great bike and no one knows it but you.

asshat is the new black

[TMB]

Wow, that Waterford is lovely.

Sorry, I know it's declassé to post non-Serottas that are non-custom, especially those that are non-rare.

My scandium Rocky rides great, however, and as a travel bike, it's perfect.

And the VFR has a lovely pearl that would look great on any bike.

I love those RM Turbo SC's.

Always wanted one, and never got one.

There is a bike store in Vancouver had one hanging from the rafters, in my size, for the longest time.

I finally decided to buy it next time I was in Vancouver - and wouldn't it figure - it was gone when I got there.

Probably for the best, I suppose.

[TMB]

This one is kinda cute...

Whoo BAby!

That's pretty, what model is that??

[BoulderGeek]

philistines, dear sir, philistines

i love scandium and rocky mountain does them as well as anyone - you have a great bike and no one knows it but you.

asshat is the new black

I had been riding my Nove solely for a year. The TSC just hung out in the garage as a spare, and I considered selling it.

But, in the same vein as jimcav's "Turning 40" thread, I needed something to take to France and Italy, and I didn't want to risk the Nove getting lost of damaged. So, the TSC became a travel rig with an XT rear dir and cassette.

It climbs, descends and handles as well as anything I have ever ridden. It just doesn't have the cachet of having cost thousands, like another scandium frameset being fashioned in Belgium.

I never imagined to hear that praise from Mr. Hampsten, a man who certainly knows his way around proper road bike geometries. Steve, I'll trade you straight up for a Hampsten/Moots 58. ;-D :beer:

[brians647]

Nobody commented on my pristine VFR750F? <sniff>

Needs knobbies. ;)

[BoulderGeek]

Needs knobbies. ;)

Hmm, my old BMWR100GS/PD had knobbies. But, I drove that too much like a sport bike, hence the V4.

Guess I can't win. 2008 KLR650 is my next one.

The VFR has a Valentine V1 radar integrated, however. And some nice carbon bling. And it is white.

ha, full circle!

[Blue Jays]

"...Whoo BAby! That's pretty, what model is that?..."That would be the very cool Cinghiale Pro (http://www.hampsten.com/Bikes/ClassicRoad/cinghialepro.html) and can be ordered with an easy telephone call.

[shoe]

hey i second the cute factor on that hampsten..in fact i am going back to look at it now...dave

[Acotts]

Here's some shots of my white Waterford 33. I've since put on white Vittoria tires, added white electrical tape to finish the bar tape and have a set of white Hudz waiting in the wings to be installed.

You have great taste in bikes. You should get into consulting.

[old_school]

Lousy picture, but I loved that bike ... painted it in homage to the old Schwinn Excelsior.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=18562&stc=1

[Charles M]

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/serotta/meilarge.jpg

Screw it... just for grins...

[BumbleBeeDave]

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/serotta/meilarge.jpg

Screw it... just for grins...

. . . Show off! :D ;)

BBD

[SoCalSteve]

I have two white bikes:

Here is the first (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=59968)

and here is the second (but not least) (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=64969)

Just sayin'

Steve

[54ny77]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z113/jpmz06/Bike/IMG_4934.jpg

[soulspinner]

Mariposa Racer.

dbrk

Lovely. Usually reserve that word for women :)

[maximus]

This is my favorite thread on the forum ;)

Its been in the gallery for a while...never linked it here:

[ergott]

Every race bike should be white. Myette, you know that means...

Serioulsy though, if anyone wants to ask me what color to paint their new bike and doesn't want to hear white, don't ask.


What he said.

http://ergottwheels.smugmug.com/Sports/The-bikes/MG2291/405468903_Rfjfx-XL.jpg

[Keith A]

Eric -- That is one good looking Zank!

[William]

Man! There are some hot bikes here. This is one that get me going every time I look at it....

[whitecda]

Got out for a few miles this morning, and remembered the cam! Don

WhiteCDA:

[MattTuck]

white bike.... mmmmmmmmmm.....http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Science/Images/drooling-homer-simpson.jpg


I was thinking my next bike might be a light blue, but after this thread, I'm thinking it'll be white. (maybe with blue panel)

[twin]

My PDM Concord

[maximus]

YES. I love Concorde PDMs.

While were doing the Belgian thing—my fixed gear/commuter:

[twin]

I have thought about making my Concord into a singlespeed.

[Steve-O]

Its been posted before but here is my recently deceased Columbus XCR Stainless Taylor.

[dave thompson]

...and my recently born Taylor, also posted before.

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2498/p10304901.jpg

[54ny77]

That bike is gorgeous. Very nice! :beer:

Its been posted before but here is my recently deceased Columbus XCR Stainless Taylor.

[Hawker]

I completely forgot about my white Paramount that is still unbuilt...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=951&stc=1

Sure would love to see this puppy when it is built. Maybe it's just me but this lettering style has has always just worked for me...so classy and timeless.

[ERDR]

i had a paramount just like that but a different color. at the time it was the lightest steel bike one could get. i regret selling it.
s.

[207 cm]

Spectrum:

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2187/2763304/21631209/314487109.jpg

Zinn:


http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2187/2763304/21631209/104238499.jpg

Rebuilt Spectrum:

http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2187/2763304/21631209/375248138.jpg

[cleavel]

Hello,

First, happy Thanksgiving. Second, my race rig in white:

http://www.pbase.com/cleavel/image/112055358/original.jpg

[jscottyk]

Soulcraft Royale (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=61272)

[1centaur]

Hmmm, I think I see a theme here...


[img=http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7346/img0332go.th.jpg] (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/img0332go.jpg/)

[soulspinner]

Holy crap. Dirtiest bartape wins...Great collection :beer:

[TMB]

Hmmm, I think I see a theme here...


]

Anyone know what the bike 2nd in is?

Sitting right behind the Crumpton.

[1centaur]

I do....

Also a Crumpton.

[Grant McLean]

Hmmm, I think I see a theme here...


none have pedals! :)

[1centaur]

none have pedals! :)

Well, you'll never work for the CIA!

Go to the Imageshack picture, use the maximum magnification, and look right above the word "Eddy." The color coordination continues.

[weisan]

Hmmm, I think I see a theme here...


[img=http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7346/img0332go.th.jpg] (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/img0332go.jpg/)
All shimano. :D

[MattTuck]

Hmmm, I think I see a theme here...


[img=http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7346/img0332go.th.jpg] (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/img0332go.jpg/)

$30,000 never looked so good.













In other news, what's black, and white and red all over? Centaur's stable, apparently.

[RBaker2778]

[QUOTE=MattTuck]$30,000 never looked so good.

I would be willing to bet that you are light on your 30K estimate. Just my guess, but I would think he's got a bit more than that in bikes per that shot.

[SoCalSteve]

Besides all being carbon fiber, they all have red tires.

Just sayin'

Steve

PS: Can I work for the CIA now?

[Johny]

Hmmm, I think I see a theme here...


[img=http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7346/img0332go.th.jpg] (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/img0332go.jpg/)

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :)

[1centaur]

Simple me, I was thinking white/red/black, but this is kind of like an elementary school exercise where different people pick different themes.

The $ theme was not on my radar, especially as this bunch took years to collect and some came at much lower prices than they would now.

Yes, all Shimano (tried Campy, underwhelmed), though I recently bought my first Red shifter-equipped bike and could see buying others where weight was a priority.

Red tires - yup. To my eye black tires drag down the style a bit when paired with black wheels.

Here's a theme I noticed when looking at all your themes: white Aliantes. You think Fizik will send me a T-shirt for being a great customer?

[93legendti]

Based upon the 1's bar tape, the theme I see is bikes that are ridden.

[jblande]

Are those two different Crumpton models? Or are both SL?

If different, care to share on the differences? I have been curious about the Flahute.

Thanks!

[Climb01742]

other than your favorite bike being front and center, i wonder if there's any intended or unintended meaning in their arrangement? random or not?

oh yes...wow.

[snah]

Hmmm, I think I see a theme here...


[img=http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7346/img0332go.th.jpg] (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/img0332go.jpg/)

UH, Holy White Bikes Batman!!!

[Charles M]

OMG I cant believe you're missing a brand! :)

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/ligero/ligerolarge.jpg

[Johny]

Except it isn't white. I dig 1centaur's carbon bikes.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=546206&postcount=1


OMG I cant believe you're missing a brand! :)

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/ligero/ligerolarge.jpg

[Charles M]

So do I!

[1centaur]

Ah, the fine line between white/red and red/white :)

Climb, to some extent there was pride of place in the order, with the three customs up front and the stocks in the back, with the Dale the stock that's more of a go-to than the others for its all around character, especially with those wheels. Also, the Look has a flat tire and I don't use those wheels on that frame.

The second Crumpton was one of Nick's first CF bikes for outside customers, not an SL. Has a mellower ride but is still a phenomenal bike. The SL is a first generation SL before the Edge fork. I had not shown that frame with those wheels before, which is another reason I wanted it up front. Nick says the Flahute is overkill for the way I ride.

Other than a project that's 8 months in the making and counting, I'm done with white bikes (though the Madone inside the front cover of the new VeloNews is pretty hot...). Crumpton 3 will instead be...............(nobody will guess correctly, so do not try).

[slowandsteady]

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff118/myette10/IMG_7316.jpg

That is just one of the prettiest bikes I have EVER seen! :beer:

[mosca]

White bike teaser:

[fiamme red]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/10703870@N06/4273591988/in/set-72157623094738504/

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4273591988_d18e572622_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4272848045_ee0dffd542_o.jpg

[sevencyclist]

This one is not my bike, but MB Zip is one of my favorite bike.

However Bridgestone did not call it white or Ivory. It was designated "Tusk" to symbolize the color in nature, rather than Ivory as a hunted object.

[snah]

just out of paint, should be showing up today. can't wait to build it up.

Ever any build photos of this ride? Love this one!! :beer:

[DRB]

Still floats my boat.
DRB

[old_school]

Don Walker's Della Santa

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2821276377_843b98151c_b.jpg

[Keith A]

Still floats my boat.
DRBAnd for a good reason...that's a great looking bike!

[weisan]

As a lover of white bikes, I want to resurrect this thread to encourage more folks to post pictures.

These are some of my favs:
http://alicehui.com/Taylor/select/

[soulspinner]

Don Walker's Della Santa

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2821276377_843b98151c_b.jpg

Wow. Only a seatpost from perfection.... :beer:

[avalonracing]

This one is not my bike, but MB Zip is one of my favorite bike.

However Bridgestone did not call it white or Ivory. It was designated "Tusk" to symbolize the color in nature, rather than Ivory as a hunted object.

I test rode an MB-0 once. Man, that was a whippy MTB. Smooth but flexi as all get out.

[c-record]

Still floats my boat.
DRB

Oh, yes.

[c-record]

Wow. Only a seatpost from perfection.... :beer:

Just wow.

[rugbysecondrow]

My first, but not last, white bike. My new Taylor will be added to the mix.

Don't worry, this one won't stay white long once the snow melts :) Paul Levers, Paul Moto Lite Brakes, DT Wheels, Surly hubs, Mary bars...can't wait!

[MMcG]

Nice Inbred!

[Hai H. Ho]

I worked at Bike Barn here in Houston all during college for gas, insurance, and tuition money. The pay wasn't great but with the employee discount, I was able to get a few parts here and there and pay for 4 years of schooling.

The shop sold Klein's and the 1999 Klein Quantum Pro bike always caught my eye. A fellow co-worker then and still fellow buddy now, was lucky enough to purchase one back then and he still has it to this day.

I always told myself that I would purchase one if / when I was able to afford one. As a college student working nearly full time to pay for school back in mid-90's, $3-4k bikes were so beyond my reach.

This particular bike holds a special place in my heart because it reminds me of the simple years during college. That was 1995-1999 for me. This was way before the mortgage, 401 (k), and other adult responsibilities that comes along with growing up.

Anyways, I was able to actually find a 99 Klein Quantum Pro frame and fork online (Craigslist) after several months of looking. Mine is the smaller one in front.

I hope you all are as lucky as me in finding that bike that pulls at your hearts. Life is too short not to enjoy things like this with your friends.

Take care and ride strong!!!

Hai H. Ho

[TMB]

Fedex dropped by to see me today ............

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S56dQmfcvKI/AAAAAAAACrQ/pFloiddeDPk/s800/IMG_1858.JPG

[bironi]

Fedex dropped by to see me today ............

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S56dQmfcvKI/AAAAAAAACrQ/pFloiddeDPk/s800/IMG_1858.JPG


Nice tease, come on give us more. :beer: Perty from what I can see.

[Dave Wages]

This one's pretty near and dear to me. When I was just getting into cycling and racing back in the late 80's, I watched Greg LeMond, Stephen Roche and Pedro Delgado win the tour with Campy Record equipped bikes and I would dream of having one just like theirs. Couldn't quite swing the cost as a high school student and part time bike mechanic...

Fast forward to 2009, I'm a framebuilder, working part time at Ben's Cycle in Milwaukee. They just happened to have a Campy Record kit with the Delta brakes that was looking for a home. I knew what I had to do, build my "dream bike" from 20 years ago. :banana:

It's an almost complete Record "Century" finish group. The rims are vintage Ambrosio Synthesis for the back and Crono up front. I built the stem and had it chromed along with the fork legs, and the rear end is polished 953.

My only problem now is, is it too precious to ride? It's sitting in the living room for now, I'll see about riding it when the weather gets a little nicer!

[tuscanyswe]

First ride in a long time yesterday. Fitted with new tape and tires for spring :)

[TMB]

Nice tease, come on give us more. :beer: Perty from what I can see.


Ok then,

Since you asked.


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S5_1185J5HI/AAAAAAAACv4/x9qMDAjZPTk/s800/P1010604.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S5_0zs6P81I/AAAAAAAACu0/wsnWvQKcQaU/s800/P1010590.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S5_1bjm9VlI/AAAAAAAACvc/Mthfq4a9osU/s800/P1010598.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_QhwtCvS9cDE/S5_1XslzwII/AAAAAAAACvY/fnIAWazty5M/s800/P1010597.JPG


I'm in love all over again.

[Keith A]

toomanybikes -- That's a great looking Strong!

[davidlee]

Thought I'd re-introduce the mighty Crumpton with her new paint.
oxox
david

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/nortonmanx/crumpton3.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/nortonmanx/crumpton2.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/nortonmanx/crumpton1.jpg

[bheight1]

Nice Crumpton--what is the ST angle? I assume you can touch palms to toes standing? The pink is subtle and looks good where you put it--pink tape wouldn't have worked.

[Blue Jays]

That sweet Crumpton appears to be somewhat of an ivory-hued white rather than a pure white. Very attractive bicycle, davidlee! :beer:

[Mike 870]

Here is a re-post from another thread for the sake of this thread. I'd also like to throw out one big group compliment to everyone else who has a bike on this thread. You've all got great taste.

http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/46408/2090489840103512223S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2090489840103512223kCXMhQ)

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/46231/2423123670103512223S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2423123670103512223oxytpB)

http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/43954/2808596520103512223S600x600Q85.jpg (http://sports.webshots.com/photo/2808596520103512223nNArTZ)

[chuckred]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/chuckred/YetiASR002.jpg

[maximus]

ah my favorite thread once again.... :beer:

[StellaBlue]

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/5219/dscn3228.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/dscn3228.jpg/)

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1971/dscn3023.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/dscn3023.jpg/)

[happycampyer]

Here are a few. Recently posted the Ottrott in the gallery.

http://gallery.me.com/threadgill/100023/DSC_0025/web.jpg?ver=12796284900001

http://gallery.me.com/threadgill/100023/DSC_0014/web.jpg?ver=12791580390001

http://gallery.me.com/threadgill/100023/DSC_0015_2/web.jpg?ver=12791581460001

[SEABREEZE]

Nice tease, come on give us more. :beer: Perty from what I can see.


Its a Kirk

Oops, its a Strong

[rugbysecondrow]

Its a Kirk
Isn't it the Strong?

[Jack Brunk]

More pics to come.

[Keith A]

Lots of eye candy...and Jack yours is fantastic as always.

[jchasse]

Ok then,

Since you asked.

I'm in love all over again.

sorry for the time warp here, but can you tell us what those wheels are on that beautiful Strong?

[TMB]

sorry for the time warp here, but can you tell us what those wheels are on that beautiful Strong?


Sure I can.

Mavic GL330 rims.
Dura Ace hubs, front and rear.
DT Revolution spokes.
32 3x

Schwalbe 25c's tubulars.

[indyrider]

Here are a few. Recently posted the Ottrott in the gallery.

http://gallery.me.com/threadgill/100023/DSC_0025/web.jpg?ver=12796284900001

http://gallery.me.com/threadgill/100023/DSC_0014/web.jpg?ver=12791580390001

http://gallery.me.com/threadgill/100023/DSC_0015_2/web.jpg?ver=12791581460001

Man that Ottrott it TIGHT, but so is that Hampsten

[93legendti]

My '07 Ottrott:

[sjauch2]

Need to get a better photo.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4705181454_819bd20b7f_b.jpg

[Auk]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4569141277_0ddfdf7675_b.jpg

[adirik]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4703084513_ec6d04bf3f_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4703719760_9491b71f1c_b.jpg

[Keith A]

adirik -- Great looking Luigino!!!

[ninjaman]

Rocky Mountain Solo AC W/ 404s: my no frills race rig!
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc191/ninjaninjaman/Picture1424.jpg

[ninjaman]

Addict w/ custom paint. Fork has been since replaced with an Edge 2.0
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc191/ninjaninjaman/Picture1411.jpg

[ninjaman]

(I have a thing for white bikes)
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc191/ninjaninjaman/CIMG0170.jpg

[ninjaman]

How about my half-white cross bike?
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc191/ninjaninjaman/Redline002.jpg

[ninjaman]

My old race rig:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc191/ninjaninjaman/bike%20porn/Picture081.jpg

[rodcad]

My new Jonny Cycles frame/fork/stem and CK headset. Original owner ordered and never built up.

[PanTerra]

Hard to believe that I missed this thread. This is Carlotta.

http://panterragroup.home.mindspring.com/misc/csi.jpg




Here is one we, at the shop, affectionately called the "Barbie" bike. Well...maybe not affectionately.

http://panterragroup.home.mindspring.com/misc/P1010001.jpg

[Joe]

Mrs. Joe's HSG...

[fiamme red]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49353569@N00/876808116/in/faves-27880623@N05/

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1176/876808116_7c35cd6c12_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1413/876808108_c38e6a4629_o.jpg

[weisan]

I can't remember if I have contributed my taylor to this post, my apology if this is a duplicate.

Its first maiden ride back in June, across the Page Ave. Extension metal bridge.
http://alicehui.com/pics/Taylor/img/taylor7.jpg
http://alicehui.com/pics/Taylor/img/taylor8.jpg

Its first "tour" on Blue Ridge Parkway back in July.
http://alicehui.com/pics/nc/img/81.jpg

Dressed in its "dirt/cross" setup with 32mm tires getting ready for the 190 mile 3-day trek across Katy Trail the next day.
http://alicehui.com/pics/nc/img/2.jpg

A closer look.
http://alicehui.com/pics/Taylor/img/taylor2.jpg

[rice rocket]

Love it!

I'm envious of your ability to drop in some 32c's on a whim.

[forrestw]

finish lug lining tomorrow, hopefully converted to bike Saturday

[swg]

This thread contributed and inspired this result. Thanks for posting

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=74029&stc=1
http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=74031&stc=1

[54ny77]

:)

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z113/jpmz06/Bike/IMG_2677.jpg

[jlwdm]

I am waiting to see one of these white with red accent bikes with the Ritchey wet red stem and bars. The reds need to be an exact match though.

Jeff

[PanTerra]

Mrs. Joe's HSG...


Love the way Mrs. Joe accessorizes. Just beautiful.

[Acotts]

I cant believe this thread is still going. Its gonna get so big that'll crash THE INTERNET.

Herein lies my legacy... :beer:

[soulspinner]

My new Jonny Cycles frame/fork/stem and CK headset. Original owner ordered and never built up.

Really sweet.

[97CSI]

'97 CSI in pearlescent white with '03 Chorus 10-spd group. Sitting at my friend's house in Boulder with an evening storm over the 'Flatrions in the background.

[thwart]

Well, what the heck...

No longer in the stable, but a very nice ride.

And white.

[bironi]

Keep em comin. My fave so far is the Peg a couple pages back. :beer:

[19wisconsin64]

...stopped for rest along the water. Long Island, NY

[AngryScientist]

dont think i've posted this one, nothing special, but will get built back up as a day tourer this summer:

http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af153/aero_dynamic8/DSC_0009.jpg

[jr59]

Heres mine

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=76119&stc=1

[velomateo]

I signed up to the forum to research my new Serotta Legend Ti and I couldn't resist joining the fun. First post. Here's my "antique" white mystery frame. I re-badged it an Allegro, but have no idea what it really is...other than a very fun ride.
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff297/velomateo/whitey/whitey020.jpg

[doofus 2.0]

white bike

bad pic

[Uncle Jam's Army]

Here's my contribution to the thread. A Crumpton Corsa-M I received last week.