Cleanliness is Godliness (Pista Concept)

By thealphastate on 03/11/2008. Bike tags: Fixed gear | Track bike | Bianchi | concept | Pista

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Frame / Size / Year:
2007 Bianchi Pista Concept.

Handlebars / Stem:
FSA Vision

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Aerospoke

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
Aerospoke

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
Truvativ Omnium

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
48 x 16.

Notes:

My weekend bike.

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Hahahhaha rich people

Submitted by ride fast on 11/19/2009.

Hahahhaha rich people

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one of the cleanest concepts

Submitted by kEwLiKdaT on 09/01/2009.

one of the cleanest concepts ive seen nice job

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Gorgeous set up and color

Submitted by Saikou on 06/05/2009.

Gorgeous set up and color scheme, i love the way you set up the shot as well.... "Beautifully Simple"

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I dig it too.

Submitted by tracksloth on 03/21/2009.

I dig it too.

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the bars are the best part

Submitted by mr_blonde373 on 02/12/2009.

the bars are the best part

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$$$$

Submitted by fixie-a-pooloza on 05/24/2008.

how much for the frame,fork,bb
will buy for like 500

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Sorry, not for sale. -- ~ tj

Submitted by thealphastate on 06/05/2008.

Sorry, not for sale.

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~ tj

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? size

Submitted by fixie-a-pooloza on 05/24/2008.

what size is the seat tube and what size is the hed tube

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whoa son

Submitted by twhollow on 04/07/2008.

get that wheel forward in the drops, if you wanted a long base you could have converted a 10 speed and saved some starving children with the extra funds

cyclists may be fast, but at least they wear protection.

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yo your whole bike photo is

Submitted by WalkingDead on 03/12/2008.

yo your whole bike photo is great. Like one of the best on velospace.

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Thanks. A high complement

Submitted by thealphastate on 03/13/2008.

Thanks. A high complement considering the inherent ubiquity of subject matter in photos on Velospace, and that said subject's inability to stand on its own all but necessitates that it be propped against its background. That doesn't leave much wiggle room to create a unique photo. I'm glad that you think it stands out.

I quite like that photo too. Not a bad answer to the question, "where can I shoot a picture of my new bike at 4am without putting on a coat?"

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~ tj

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and whats thealphastate.com?

Submitted by WalkingDead on 03/12/2008.

and whats thealphastate.com? Looks cool- but does it do anything yet?

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My portfolio used to be

Submitted by thealphastate on 03/13/2008.

My portfolio used to be posted there. It's just the graphic until I build the new, easier-to-keep-updated site.

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~ tj

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That's so beautiful. I love

Submitted by Psilocybie on 03/11/2008.

That's so beautiful. I love that frame. What's up with the Washing machines tho? What does it feel like riding it? I've been waiting for my frame to come for three months now.. (Bianchi is only putting it out as a frame set this year) They keep pushing it up a month.. Getting kind of impatient. Good looks on the drops too..

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I've always thought that

Submitted by thealphastate on 03/13/2008.

I've always thought that these bikes look "clean." The washing machines are intended as metaphor but also serve as a simple, high-contrast backdrop. They complement the bike's colors and also give the photo some repitition and rhythm. Above all, that location is 30ft down the hall.

As for what the ride feels like... no idea. I like the way aluminum feels (mmm, feedback) and bought it while it was bolted to the wall. This bike has been calling my name since I first saw it. For the briefest of moments during our first meeting, I tasted spearmint ...and I cannot get that fucking taste out of my mouth since I brought it home. :) I've been swamped with projects and haven't gotten a chance to do much more than sit on it. :(

I'll say this, I'm going to be suffering a wicked case of buyer's remorse if this bike isn't equivalent to fucking the Wrigley's Gum twins in a marble shower under a stream of Taiwan's finest Italian wine. It could leave my penis dyed celeste and feeling as though I've masturbated with Icy Hot.

Make sure you use protection.

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~ tj

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you need professional help

Submitted by das_pyrate on 08/11/2009.

you need professional help bro.

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uhhh...tmi?

Submitted by mr_blonde373 on 01/21/2009.

uhhh...tmi?

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