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tjk
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by tjk on Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:30 pm
Amazing job!
But you should definitely go for a Robs stem-fork combo but not in black color, try to strip down paint and try polished or chrome finish.. this would be perfect to mach frame and Dura-Ace!

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Powerful Pete
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by Powerful Pete on Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:23 am
I love it. Cannot wait for the full build pics and ride impressions.
Very, very unique. Noted the weight. Maybe it's a wooden weenie?
Road bike: Cervelo R3, Campagnolo Chorus/Record mix...
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SWijland
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by SWijland on Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:53 am
@jdp211: here is a picture of the frame with Robs stem/fork combo. The color is definitely wrong, but I am still not sure what color would be right. A polished would probably be cool. Chrome would probably be easier, but I am not sure it the look of chrome will match that of the polished aluminium. I am thinking the shape of Robs fork could also be wrong. I might ask to do a tapered one, but this time I would like someone to do a photoshop image first.

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SWijland
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by SWijland on Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:37 pm
Maybe I should ask Rob if he would be willing to do a tapered fork with some nice wide blades for a discount price
But before I do that, I want to know for sure that a different shape fork will do the trick. Anyone here how does photoshop?
Luckely the rear does look nice IMHO.

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quattrings
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by quattrings on Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:00 pm
First of all, this bike is inspirational. Woodn't (pun intended) worry about the weight one bit when riding something so unique.
The frame just oozes artesanic perfection.
regarding the forks: why can't Renovo make you a nice fork to match?
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jz4nyc
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by jz4nyc on Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:54 am
please don't use that skinny black fork. it really takes away from the visual that the frame provides.
get as wide a blade fork as possible (in steel or carbon, presumably) and get it custom painted with a wood finish to closely match. maybe an alpha q cs10--those seem to have fat blades.
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jz4nyc
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by jz4nyc on Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:56 am
WOWWWWWWWWWW!
I didn't see the pix on the prior page before posting my comment on the steel fork.
That frame looks un-freakin-believable.
Amazing craftsmanship.
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by SWijland on Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:51 pm
Trying to find a saddle bag for this bike has been pretty tricky. Modern saddle bags simply look silly and a Brooks leather saddle bag looks way too retro.
In the end I went for an Acorn Roll Bag. This American based company makes lovely bags and this one in no exception. It features waxed fabric, leather mounting straps and zippered pockets. It functions and looks great.
Sorry for the crappy pics. I hope to upload some better pics soon.



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