rBOTM May - VOTE IS OPEN !!!

[Elev12k]

Apparently some people chose to minimalize their chances by posting blurry pics of their fine bikes :roll: We can do better people Starting with next month.

This is this month's line up you can chose from. Put in your votes!

Slotcar55's Galmozzi Super Competizione >>>

Stauqmuk's Specialize Allez Epic >>>

Stedlock's Hetchins Magnum Bonun Scorpion >>>

Piperdave's Raleigh Cadet 12 'Panasonic' >>>

The Don's Klein Quantum Pro >>>

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[stedlocks]

I'm really sorry about the Photos..... I know it's too late, but I have acquired a camera now...... I've also got an iPhone 4 which is better than the rubbish one I used for that picture.....:0(

Sorry, folks......

 

[grumpycommuter]

I'm voting for Stedlock's Hetchins because -

A. Its gorgeous and clearly the best bike
B. I'm duty bound after much 'brick taking'

P.s where is the trusty brick?

 

[daccordimark]

On a personal level I don't see how a bike with either a threadless steerer or STI/Ergo shifters can be retro so that excludes the Klein and Specialized. Out the others it's a tough choice between the Hetchins and the Raleigh. I've always liked that Panasonic livery but the bonkers rear triangle of the Hetchins wins in the end.

Mark.

 

[FluffyChicken]

I just like the bell

 

[wired99]

I surprised myself -- I like the Klein!
The Hetchins is sweet to, I bet that rides beautifully.
But gotta go for Slotcar55's Galmozzi Super Competizion which just looks bang on - sleek, simple, and oh so stylish. Yet again Slotcar55 gets my vote

 

[stedlocks]

My photography is rubbish, but I have put a couple of snaps in the readers bikes section as elev suggested......If anyone wants to take some better photos for me, feel free!!

By the way, it does ride fantastically!!

 

[The_Don]

Surprised!

I had some votes! I honestly didn't think I'd get any as mine doesn't really fit the retro image especially with the Rev X as they don't get much love from people usually. The Quantum Pro looks like a modern race bike and rides like a modern bike too.

But it truly is fabulous! It's my only and everyday training bike. It is so light, and so stiff. Gary Klein certainly taught the industry a thing or two. And the paintwork is amazing, the pearl yellow seems to be a bit rarer (or maybe it was less popular) but on sunny days really stands out.

I hope more people can pick up and modernize more Kleins and make the most of these amazing frames. But I guess people prefer to pick up cheap carbon frames from china nowadays!

 

[john]

Congrats to all entrants.

The Retrobike May 2011 rBoTM is Slotcar55's Galmozzi Super Competizione.

Full result

1. Slotcar55's Galmozzi Super Competizione
2. Stedlock's Hetchins Magnum Bonun Scorpion
3 = Piperdave's Raleigh Cadet 12 'Panasonic'
3 = The Don's Klein Quantum Pro

 

[Piperdave]

A very worthy winner, right from the start.

Many thanks to those who voted for my Raleigh. I really just entered it to bulk up the field

Dave