Another Celeste Question
03-25-21 | 05:55 PM
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Another Celeste Question
Hi, I have ordered 3 sets of Cinelli Tape, and none of it comes close to the colors on the monitor, granted the monitors are often hard to calibrate and not always true to the color of the item but every one of them has had a very blue cast.
Anyone know who might still have the lighter one.....paying to send back is getting
tiresome.
Anyone know who might still have the lighter one.....paying to send back is getting
tiresome.
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03-25-21 | 05:57 PM
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Hi, I have ordered 3 sets of Cinelli Tape, and none of it comes close to the colors on the monitor, granted the monitors are often hard to calibrate and not always true to the color of the item but every one of them has had a very blue cast.
Anyone know who might still have the lighter one.....paying to send back is getting
tiresome.
Anyone know who might still have the lighter one.....paying to send back is getting
tiresome.
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03-25-21 | 06:00 PM
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Meaning?
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03-25-21 | 06:04 PM
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Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
How about washing, scrubbing, sun bleaching?, again
03-25-21 | 06:16 PM
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03-25-21 | 06:19 PM
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I am not asking for recommendations on "what color should I paint my frame" but for a source of lighter tape....
And hoping for a source that others have used etc.
Best, Ben
And hoping for a source that others have used etc.
Best, Ben
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03-25-21 | 06:36 PM
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[MENTION=367427]xiaoman1[/MENTION]
Again, sorry Ben and I understand that, I have seen the tape at bike shops that no two sets were the same. I think you're at the mercy of production run, warehouse where it sat and any other factor that could affect it. Seems like any celeste discussion, be it paint, powder coat, cable housing or bar tape never ends well. I have seen other brands and may have some that is not that blue but may still not be in the ballpark or very good quality either. I have picked other versions up for this very reason, I have 2 frames and an 80 SC complete and have always known this to be a fools errand. I will probably go with black when I get there. I would be looking at other brands, in person on a shop tour with fingers crossed.
Again, sorry Ben and I understand that, I have seen the tape at bike shops that no two sets were the same. I think you're at the mercy of production run, warehouse where it sat and any other factor that could affect it. Seems like any celeste discussion, be it paint, powder coat, cable housing or bar tape never ends well. I have seen other brands and may have some that is not that blue but may still not be in the ballpark or very good quality either. I have picked other versions up for this very reason, I have 2 frames and an 80 SC complete and have always known this to be a fools errand. I will probably go with black when I get there. I would be looking at other brands, in person on a shop tour with fingers crossed.
03-25-21 | 06:47 PM
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I'm in the same boat Ben. I ordered Jagwire's Pro level version of bar tape and its darker than the frame. My feeling is that the frame paint has lightened in the sun enough so that I'll never match it.
Don't order the Jagwire Celeste. You'll be disappointed in the color.
Don't order the Jagwire Celeste. You'll be disappointed in the color.
03-25-21 | 06:52 PM
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Thanks to all, just looking for less blue......save the bandwidth...no further comments necessary.
Best, Ben
Best, Ben
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