True bike porn

[happycampyer]

The thing about Firefly to me is that, even if some of the bikes are not to my taste (and those instances are rare), their output is a testament to their virtuosity. The breadth of their capabilities and talent (from a design and manufacturing perspective as well as an aesthetic one) is extraordinary, and they are constantly pushing the envelope of what is possible.

I agree that it is fascinating to dig through the archives (on their website, instagram, flickr, tumblr, in the gallery here, etc.) to see the evolution not only of their designs but also of their treatment of the bicycle frame as a canvas.

[lhuerta]

Originally Posted by macaroon

And when combined with an Enve stem, it's one of the worst sights in bike porn.

Why do people spec them? Is it just cos they're American and expensive?

This one's not bad though.

I agree, I find bulky carbon stems on slim round tubes, very aesthetically awkward. For examples, if you visit the Speedvagan flickr page you will see nearly every skinny steel tube frame topped with a huge Enve stem. IMO, a small diameter Ritchey or Dead Superleggero stem looks much nicer. Albeit, the bulky carbon stems do look good on the fatter carbon tube bikes.

P.S. the taped fork/headtube on this Firefly is beautiful!

[weisan]

Originally Posted by happycampyer

The thing about Firefly to me is that, even if some of the bikes are not to my taste (and those instances are rare), their output is a testament to their virtuosity. The breadth of their capabilities and talent (from a design and manufacturing perspective as well as an aesthetic one) is extraordinary, and they are constantly pushing the envelope of what is possible.

I agree that it is fascinating to dig through the archives (on their website, instagram, flickr, tumblr, in the gallery here, etc.) to see the evolution not only of their designs but also of their treatment of the bicycle frame as a canvas.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[jh_on_the_cape]

tru pron

check out this closer money shot with the O face up the bottom bracket
https://www.flickr.com/photos/firefl...7636160361504/

Originally Posted by steveandbarb1

More detailed way to look, here is my bike: https://www.flickr.com/photos/firefl...7636160361504/ although seatpost and wheels aren't final (have anodized FF seatpost).

Here is there entire gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/firefl...57636160361504

[thegunner]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

swoon. love this one.


i think if you know your bike fit for sure, and you're going ALL IN with the big $$$ for these things new, it's a missed opportunity to not get the custom stem. enve stems are terrible.

i have a love affair with the deda superleggera stems. one of these days, i'll probably regret not getting the FF stem though, ano'd to match.

[nobuseri]

That Bishop setup is clean. Very good build; props to whoever owns that ride.

[old_fat_and_slow]

Originally Posted by weisan

Consistent. High Quality. Attention to Details. Innovative. Artistry.

Just let the end result speak for itself.

Excellent photography.

https://fireflybicycles.com/gallery

Sheesh, two pages of bike photos and not a single garage door included in any photo??

It ain't bike porn without the obligatory garage door holdin' the bike up.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by old_fat_and_slow

Sheesh, two pages of bike photos and not a single garage door included in any photo??

It ain't bike porn without the obligatory garage door holdin' the bike up.

I agree.
http://fireflyadventureteam.com/stor...-huptopia.html

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by weisan

I agree.
http://fireflyadventureteam.com/stor...-huptopia.html

wow, thats a rad helmet, what is it?