Framebuilders - pink/green bike frame

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adam_mac84
09-07-10, 07:54 PM
I am looking to paint my cross bike something loud and standoutish... i have been reading up on painting aluminum and will likely undertake this activity this winter... I want the main frame pink or lime green, with the wires/handlebar tape opposite of the main frame color.
I am stuck on paint schemes though... like different colors on seat stay/chain stay, and i suck at photoshop.
i really like this paint color scheme, but design is where i am at a bit of a loss (maybe in reverse colors)
http://blogs.eciad.ca/seen/files/2009/05/green2.jpg
Anyone have any ideas out there?
adam_mac84
09-07-10, 07:55 PM
http://www.pinkbikesite.com/wp-content/uploads/lps-bike.jpg
I like this setup with the black seat stays/chain stays... maybe green handle bar wrap and green cables. i think the seat/chain stays tie in the black
i want the bike to stand out for sure... but not to look stupid
Cynikal
09-08-10, 10:53 AM
Take a look through Geekhouse Bike's website. Here is an example.
http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2010/02/13/GH_CX_Team-PINP.jpg
BTW... Just so you know, white cross bikes are faster.
unterhausen
09-08-10, 03:34 PM
BTW... Just so you know, white cross bikes are faster.
ah, no. Red is faster.
From a framebuilding standpoint, all I can say about pink or neon green bikes is that they are far, far more likely to explode than those painted some reasonable color. thousands of times more likely to explode. So think of that before you pull the trigger.
Cynikal
09-08-10, 03:58 PM
looks like I have it covered either way. :0)
http://i53.tinypic.com/35b6ter.jpg
unterhausen
09-08-10, 07:10 PM
you'll be second fastest if there is a red bike there :)
adam_mac84
09-19-10, 01:22 PM
haha, my bike is currently Red, and i am definately NOT fast... must because it is a BD bike, and it's from China. They didn't get the fast paint
CurbDestroyer
09-26-10, 12:18 PM
Pink
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/BillyGoat71/004-1.jpg
Green
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/BillyGoat71/003-1.jpg
& Yellow
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/BillyGoat71/008.jpg
unterhausen
09-27-10, 07:36 AM
nice pink/green color scheme.
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