C&V paint design on c#*b*n frame?
08-02-14, 11:54 AM
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C&V paint design on c#*b*n frame?
I have been recovering from an injury to my arm, back and neck, muscles and nerves and have not ridden my bikes in over a year.
My physical therapist wanted me to have a bike with shorter reach and my wife said "why don't you just get a new bike"!
Well who could refuse that offer, after all, my wife is a Medical professional so I must follow professional medical advice.
I had been looking into upgrading her bike for a carbon frame and stumbled upon the Nashbar carbon bike. With 20% off it was $880 for my size.
It came as a nude, paint-grade bike. I would say entry-level CF.
I have the handle bar and brifters skewed up to help with reach.
So I thought, what about a switch on the paint and do a classic faux lugged design. I photo-shoped a few ideas. I also have some very classic maker decals to add to it.
Is this dumb? Stupid? Crazy? Gaudy?
Please give me your thoughts and opinions or rants.
PS. I hope it's okay to post this here since this is where I normally post and it does contain some C&V ideas. :-)
My physical therapist wanted me to have a bike with shorter reach and my wife said "why don't you just get a new bike"!
Well who could refuse that offer, after all, my wife is a Medical professional so I must follow professional medical advice.
I had been looking into upgrading her bike for a carbon frame and stumbled upon the Nashbar carbon bike. With 20% off it was $880 for my size.
It came as a nude, paint-grade bike. I would say entry-level CF.
I have the handle bar and brifters skewed up to help with reach.
So I thought, what about a switch on the paint and do a classic faux lugged design. I photo-shoped a few ideas. I also have some very classic maker decals to add to it.
Is this dumb? Stupid? Crazy? Gaudy?
Please give me your thoughts and opinions or rants.
PS. I hope it's okay to post this here since this is where I normally post and it does contain some C&V ideas. :-)
08-02-14, 12:01 PM
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I would just ride it.
What is that expression about 'lipstick on a pig'.
But if it makes you happy, it would make the bike unique.
What is that expression about 'lipstick on a pig'.
But if it makes you happy, it would make the bike unique.
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08-02-14, 12:04 PM
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#2 paint scheme in black and red, wins for me!
08-02-14, 12:11 PM
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I think I like the green one best. Thinner outer stripes on the seattube panel would look better to me. Maybe just a colored band outlining the panel. Ridley put Belgian flag bands on their throwback TdF bikes.
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I'd do second from the bottom of your choices, but please ditch the lug outlines. Outline the "panels" instead (like the above post), it looks far less contrived.
08-02-14, 12:32 PM
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I vote white on blue without the faux lug lining.
If you want a painted bike, I see no reason not to paint it.
If you want a painted bike, I see no reason not to paint it.
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