July is the month for multi-colored bikes. Got any? We want pictures.
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1973 Mondia Special
It’s been about 5 years since I posted on this thread . Still riding this bike , my only multi colored steed.
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Nothing very flamboyant this year compared to last year: July is the month for multi-colored bikes. Got any? We want pictures.
But here's a couple leftovers and a couple new to me ones.
I admit they're all "newish", but when you're a bottom feeder like me you settle for what is presented - and if you haven't noticed, modern road bikes with rim brakes now have very little value.
1998 Cannondale R1000 which changes colors from green to blue to purple depending on the angle. Kamelion paint
2007 Cannondale Rush5 Lefty which is Made in USA too
2009 Trek 2.1 Newest bike I've ever had, and the aluminum in the triangle is manipulated enough to make you think it's carbon
1999 Giant TCR ONCE team replica
But here's a couple leftovers and a couple new to me ones.
I admit they're all "newish", but when you're a bottom feeder like me you settle for what is presented - and if you haven't noticed, modern road bikes with rim brakes now have very little value.
1998 Cannondale R1000 which changes colors from green to blue to purple depending on the angle. Kamelion paint
2007 Cannondale Rush5 Lefty which is Made in USA too
2009 Trek 2.1 Newest bike I've ever had, and the aluminum in the triangle is manipulated enough to make you think it's carbon
1999 Giant TCR ONCE team replica
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07-03-23, 08:55 PM
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Well I just got it but this Shogun is already getting around:
as bought, quick wipe with rag, meant to remove the lock holder before this pic
as bought, quick wipe with rag, meant to remove the lock holder before this pic
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Raleigh Technium Tri-Lite. Hope to be riding this one soon, new tires/tubes/tapes shipped today.
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20220502_141535 by L Travers, on Flickr
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That burnt orange fade into red bike that seemed to be popular with French bikes back in the day. Nothing special but it's easy to ride down to the lake for a coffee.
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There I go again... Seems like every time I buy a bike that's a keeper, it's during the month in which that color (or scheme) is the featured one for the month.
1994 Barracuda A2R. Picked it up last night, already had some fun with it on a trail.
Barracuuuuuda.......
1994 Barracuda A2R. Picked it up last night, already had some fun with it on a trail.
Barracuuuuuda.......
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07-17-23, 02:18 PM
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My 90's neon Somec from the previous page has had a few changes which gives me an excuse to post it a-new. I managed to find some excellent condition Campagnolo Shamal clinchers (hens teeth) which give it a bit more bling
And originally I had yellow pedals but the bearings were shot and creaked so badly there were driving me mad, so I took those off temporarily and had some grey ones that matched the BB area of the frame. But grey pedals on a rowdy neon bike felt wrong. I was unable to find any yellow ones with the Look Delta cealts that I have on most of my road bikes, but then these came up on eBay, and I swooped in,
much more in keeping with the frame
And originally I had yellow pedals but the bearings were shot and creaked so badly there were driving me mad, so I took those off temporarily and had some grey ones that matched the BB area of the frame. But grey pedals on a rowdy neon bike felt wrong. I was unable to find any yellow ones with the Look Delta cealts that I have on most of my road bikes, but then these came up on eBay, and I swooped in,
much more in keeping with the frame
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this counts not sure of more or less subdued than others
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Limongi SLX bike with borrowed rims
I am not sure what they were going for with the multi coloured stripes. Boy, I need to align those brake levers better.
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I think all my bikes qualify.
I like a bit of color on my bikes, especially if I'm going to be spending all day on them (or all night occasionally in the summer). And they're mine, right?
I just finished updating the webpages for my individual bikes on my Bike Stuff webpage on my website. I'll paste them below as well.
(warning - they may be too vivid for those easily disturbed)
It's been said that should my bike collection need to be liquidated upon my death or incapacitation, my appallingly poor choices in decor and componentry will make the task that much more difficult...
I like a bit of color on my bikes, especially if I'm going to be spending all day on them (or all night occasionally in the summer). And they're mine, right?
I just finished updating the webpages for my individual bikes on my Bike Stuff webpage on my website. I'll paste them below as well.
(warning - they may be too vivid for those easily disturbed)
It's been said that should my bike collection need to be liquidated upon my death or incapacitation, my appallingly poor choices in decor and componentry will make the task that much more difficult...
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07-18-23, 08:49 PM
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Nashbar Flashback FTW.
As I recall, they came stock with anodized generic blue hubs. I rebuilt one set of the hubs for my Bike Friday, and the other wheelset is awaiting assignment.
As I recall, they came stock with anodized generic blue hubs. I rebuilt one set of the hubs for my Bike Friday, and the other wheelset is awaiting assignment.
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I have a vendor that makes spandex saddle covers - I buy a few for my use, but mostly obtain them for making dinged-up saddles on bikes for low-income / needy / foster kids look like new. Normally, they come in solid colors like black, red, black, blue, black, green, or black. But recently I was at the fabric store and saw some fun patterns, and had them made into covers. I think they turned out OK.
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07-19-23, 06:23 AM
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Billato built Marin I used for TTs back when I was foolish enough to enter them:
Conspicuously absent: the Campy 12-HPW Shamals I put on when I rode those TTs.
Conspicuously absent: the Campy 12-HPW Shamals I put on when I rode those TTs.
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07-19-23, 07:24 PM
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I have a vendor that makes spandex saddle covers - I buy a few for my use, but mostly obtain them for making dinged-up saddles on bikes for low-income / needy / foster kids look like new. Normally, they come in solid colors like black, red, black, blue, black, green, or black. But recently I was at the fabric store and saw some fun patterns, and had them made into covers. I think they turned out OK.
So much fun, a big plus for kids that often get the short end.
So good on ya for that.
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07-21-23, 05:54 PM
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Here’s the Mickey bike just after painting and assembly. I built it up from a frame and fork that I got from a community bike shop. They had already been repainted green when I got them, with no badge or graphics remaining. I have been able to figure out that it’s a Giant, but I have no idea of the vintage or model.
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