Maroon bar wrap on Celeste?
08-25-22 | 12:10 PM
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Maroon bar wrap on Celeste?
I normally don’t ask these questions
but this is the 4th iteration of builds, prior 3 failed for various valid reasons
I would rather not re-wrap
Is there a Rule # for ‘never with Celeste’
Black is the initial choice
Butt…subtle pizazz is my middle name
the fact I have a hard time with decisions never entered into this delayed build or silly handlebar finish question.
but this is the 4th iteration of builds, prior 3 failed for various valid reasons
I would rather not re-wrap
Is there a Rule # for ‘never with Celeste’
Black is the initial choice
Butt…subtle pizazz is my middle name
the fact I have a hard time with decisions never entered into this delayed build or silly handlebar finish question.
08-25-22 | 12:32 PM
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Cool choice.
I always thought Lizard Skins or Fizik should make tape in a shimmery gold...
I always thought Lizard Skins or Fizik should make tape in a shimmery gold...
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08-25-22 | 12:33 PM
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rules of il cognoscenti, this is C&V after all.
celeste is a historical reference for many
would not want to get nailed on th road by an irate Italian with national pride.
wonky is as wonky does
don’t believe everything I think.
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08-25-22 | 12:36 PM
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08-25-22 | 12:52 PM
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Shimmery gold….
Only one gold standard racy bike in my group….so far.
first ride on Bianchi, say it’s gonna be nice, but short of gold std racy. 30 tooth cog makes it apropo for me hills, which is what I need over racy.
Black still the choice.
Only one gold standard racy bike in my group….so far.
first ride on Bianchi, say it’s gonna be nice, but short of gold std racy. 30 tooth cog makes it apropo for me hills, which is what I need over racy.
Black still the choice.
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08-25-22 | 02:42 PM
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[MENTION=22396]Wildwood[/MENTION] _ I'll compete with your gold standard
1983 Colnago Superissimo on Flickr
I will be looking for the right shade of red/maroon for the Bianchi
decal_5_1 on Flickr
1983 Colnago Superissimo on FlickrI will be looking for the right shade of red/maroon for the Bianchi
decal_5_1 on Flickr
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08-25-22 | 02:44 PM
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Maroon is not purple and celeste is not lime green, so your bike is not going to look like Barney.
08-26-22 | 02:46 AM
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[MENTION=22396]Wildwood[/MENTION] _ I'll compete with your gold standard
1983 Colnago Superissimo on Flickr
I will be looking for the right shade of red/maroon for the Bianchi
decal_5_1 on Flickr
1983 Colnago Superissimo on FlickrI will be looking for the right shade of red/maroon for the Bianchi
decal_5_1 on Flickr[MENTION=425004]merziac[/MENTION] is the “Bianchi that shall not be named” that combo?
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08-26-22 | 04:15 AM
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I also vote for white cloth. It used to match my white (now not so white) Alfredo Binda toe straps. I think I re-taped with new white since this picture.
I just think it looks clean even when it no longer is.
Also, taped from top down.
I just think it looks clean even when it no longer is.
Also, taped from top down.
08-26-22 | 05:46 AM
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[MENTION=455882]Bianchi84[/MENTION] - I like the blue cable housings!
White HBT is classic. For Bianchi Celeste, I also like Celeste tape. It tends to make the bike more monochromatic, especially if minimal or no chrome is on the frame set.
Good looking bike, BTW!
White HBT is classic. For Bianchi Celeste, I also like Celeste tape. It tends to make the bike more monochromatic, especially if minimal or no chrome is on the frame set.
Good looking bike, BTW!
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08-26-22 | 06:14 AM
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I think it works with the black graphics. I’d change out the Celeste bottle cages to something else for more pop but I’m not sure what color. Probably black.
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08-26-22 | 06:29 AM
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I think it would look very nice.
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08-26-22 | 06:51 AM
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white.
08-26-22 | 07:47 AM
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I think it could work just fine and wish you hadn't started this thread.
I recently picked up a celeste Bianchi for parts yet it seems so nice I may just refurbish and pass it on to someone it fits'. So in my mind I've been going back to forth on tape color between white or celeste or black. Now this is in my mind, dang it!!!
I recently picked up a celeste Bianchi for parts yet it seems so nice I may just refurbish and pass it on to someone it fits'. So in my mind I've been going back to forth on tape color between white or celeste or black. Now this is in my mind, dang it!!!
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08-26-22 | 08:02 AM
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Go custom leather, that's my choice for the keepers. Here is the wrap in progress that I did a fours years ago. Goes well with celeste
I've also done Newbaum green with Bianchi
I've also done Newbaum green with Bianchi
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08-26-22 | 08:25 AM
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Go for it, a lot of different colors go well with Celeste, including your choice. I went with boring black, but after looking at the bikes in this thread am reconsidering, they all look good!
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08-26-22 | 08:47 AM
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Color wheel says Maroon is a go ,and I do too. Be a "rebel".
Best, Ben
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08-26-22 | 09:08 AM
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