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If it’s just a fancy drive-chain and brooks with no other wanky bling I would argue it’s just a sub-wank then.

I agree and to top it off Chris King hubs, it’s definitely on the more practical side of wank but the quality of parts of show should give it a pass.

I was under the impression that leather or not brooks are at home on a wank bike

You could be right about that, quite a few really nice builds on there!

Oof can’t believe I missed that front rotor

Was just about to post these myself, lovely build with the matching Paul/Chris King finishing kit! The sim works bubbly are the least lairy thing on the build which actually looks pretty slick matching the front hub.

Gravelkings
Hope pro 4
Simworks John cage?
Oury
Paul levers and seatpost clamp
Mks xc-iii
Ti seatpost?

Definitely a wanker bike imo

When’s the London wanker ride out happening then, reckon we can get a lap in of Regent’s Park before heading home because our bikes are getting too dirty?

Better to post and get ridiculed than to not post at all

It’s a fine line we tread.

Tread carefully

@edmundro @otreb couple of great examples of what a sub-wanker bike can be, definitely have useability on their side with some hints of bling.

The Planet X 26er ridgid would go down a treat on this

It all comes crumbling down

If the last few submissions are anything to go by it seems we are slowly getting back on track to pure wanker.

Beauty, this is what I’m here for.

As long as it’s not mentioned on here ;)

It’s the slight connection they share with this group that sets them apart

This all reeks of furlough.

chefs kiss

I wholeheartedly agree with the above. The splinter cell as I shall refer to them as had definitely started to infiltrate this very exclusive group, where on first glance you should undeniably tell if membership shall be granted.

The bling needs to on an almost overwhelming level to where you are unsure you are looking at some deranged show bike or a catalogue of niche cnc’d bike parts thrown at a steel frame. Usefulness and ride-ability are not the forefront of the build process and everything is based on a very specific set of looks.

The separation of some of the applications can only be a good thing in bolstering our exclusivity.

To browse the early pages of this manifesto is to walk the shining marbled promenades of velotopia.

Vague criteria
~ 10/11 speed groupsets
~ Modernised 26” mtbs
~ Pleasing to those in the know
~ Bougie tyres
~ Disc or rim brake allowed
~ Mainly sticking to wide 700c or 26”
~ Favouring utility over bling, but not cheaping out either
~ Luggage is preferred

Beautiful

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Any builds that were rejected from wanker hybrids for not meeting the criteria may apply here.

Have a nicely curated city bike but it’s lacking that cnc goodnes? Maybe your drive chain is worth more than the frame?

This is a bike you will lock up when popping into town but you definitely wouldn’t want to leave it for more than a few hours.

Someone with a trained eye and a decent knowledge of bikes can appreciate these builds, but your average passer by wouldn’t blink.

Vague criteria
~ 10/11 speed groupsets
~ Modernised 26” mtbs
~ Pleasing to those in the know
~ Bougie tyres
~ Disc or rim brake allowed
~ Mainly sticking to wide 700c or 26”
~ Favouring utility over bling, but not cheaping out either
~ Luggage is preferred

Maybe there needs to be a middle grounds thread, not wanker but definitely a bit too nice for what you need it for, 1x 10/11 speed town cruisers. Allow 700c as it’ll be more common. Nice parts for sure but mainly sticking to shimano/oem brands vs the Chris king and Paul of the wanker bikes.