Yellow is the new white
My Schwinn Fastback yellow hornet is almost ready. It'll be just at 18 lbs for a XL frame when done (with heavy wheels).
I have to install the brifters and bar tape - probably by Friday and have pictures posted. I'll also post the final build pics on the white bomb. These 2 bikes, along with another high end build and an old school beautiful Klein Performance build represent my entire bike fund investment. |
Yellow is the new white
If you're a dentist, I'd recommend a new business development advisor
(Cool bikes);) |
You'll wonder where the yellow went... My P-38 is yellow & i love it.
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Yellow was my bike color of choice in the 1970s and 1980s. There are great-looking yellows, including Schwinn Kool Lemon, and there are horrid-looking yellows.
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A minor setback (approx $85 plus aggravation). The right STI is junk and I'm using some 600 levers and DA barcons meant for other bikes. I will ride the yellow hornet tomorrow!
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pictures
Pictures ... Friday, right? Sounds like a promise. Don't forget! :)
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Well nothing has ever matched a 1980's Centurion Ironman decked out in puke purple and yellow.
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Originally Posted by oilman_15106
(Post 7176392)
Well nothing has ever matched a 1980's Centurion Ironman decked out in puke purple and yellow.
and we can all be thankful for that. :lol: |
Originally Posted by BluesDawg
(Post 7177134)
and we can all be thankful for that. :lol:
Right the yellow bike- Never had one- never wanted one and probably never will. Till I get a test ride aon the perfect bike and find it only comes in one colour. |
Originally Posted by robtown
(Post 7170928)
My Schwinn Fastback yellow hornet is almost ready. It'll be just at 18 lbs for a XL frame when done (with heavy wheels).
I have to install the brifters and bar tape - probably by Friday and have pictures posted. point my customized Worksman PAV is Yellow as Yellow can get. :thumb: Some people have no taste whatsoever.......:notamused::notamused: |
The color yellow is permanently ruined for me by the insects of the North Ave. Trade School in Altanta. No yaller bikes for this Dawg.
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Her maiden ride (8 miles into work) went vey smoothly this morning. I have to ride out to the denist this afternoon (18 miles) and back home (9 miles). I hope those she holds up better than I will since I have done very few rides over 20 miles this year.
Originally Posted by oilman_15106
(Post 7176392)
Well nothing has ever matched a 1980's Centurion Ironman decked out in puke purple and yellow.
Originally Posted by stapfam
(Post 7177205)
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Right the yellow bike- Never had one- never wanted one and probably never will. ... http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/2...2719rr7.th.jpghttp://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4...2714vu9.th.jpghttp://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1...2709ct1.th.jpghttp://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1...2710vs3.th.jpg http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1...2713eb2.th.jpghttp://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6...2711at9.th.jpghttp://img393.imageshack.us/img393/9...2716kl9.th.jpghttp://img360.imageshack.us/img360/7...2718lr4.th.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3...2721mz1.th.jpg http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5231/1002708ny8.jpg |
You always have the best looking bikes. That one is striking.
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I like both. The 60's hotrodder in me says go with black tires on the fastback to give it a sort of hulking bad*** functional look (no pinstripes). If the budget could withstand it, the same crank as on the Scattante would complete the black and yellow look.
Yellow works though.................almost as well as white....:) |
The yellow one is much more impressive looking than the white one. I'm just saying.
Nice build Robtown. |
Originally Posted by maddmaxx
(Post 7182486)
I like both. The 60's hotrodder in me says go with black tires on the fastback to give it a sort of hulking bad*** functional look (no pinstripes). If the budget could withstand it, the same crank as on the Scattante would complete the black and yellow look.
Yellow works though.................almost as well as white....:) Both bikes have identical 105 cranks and RD. Maybe I should swap them out. |
Beautiful!!!! :love:
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Originally Posted by robtown
(Post 7183082)
I took those Vittoria tires off a set of Nimble Spider wheels (very light). I was out of plain black (cheap or otherwise) tires. The Vittoria give a superior ride with 220 thread count.
Both bikes have identical 105 cranks and RD. Maybe I should swap them out. |
Originally Posted by robtown
(Post 7183082)
I took those Vittoria tires off a set of Nimble Spider wheels (very light). I was out of plain black (cheap or otherwise) tires. The Vittoria give a superior ride with 220 thread count.
Both bikes have identical 105 cranks and RD. Maybe I should swap them out. Not to hyjack this thread, but I have never known anyone who had even HEARD of Nimble wheels. They are VERY LIGHT. I have loved mine. Unfortunately, the company is having trouble getting their new process (making the wheels even stiffer) to work. They have had my rear wheel for a rebuild since November! By the way. Love the bikes. Yellow/black is my favorite color scheme. |
Originally Posted by stapfam
(Post 7186138)
The silver cranks do not look right on the Schwinn. But glad to see the yellow tyres and the black bar tape. Just sets it off right.
Originally Posted by Terrierman
(Post 7182358)
You always have the best looking bikes. That one is striking.
Originally Posted by BSLeVan
(Post 7182746)
The yellow one is much more impressive looking than the white one. I'm just saying.
Nice build Robtown. |
Originally Posted by robtown
(Post 7182368)
For DG:
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Really nice!
Awesome build robtown!! I love the yellow! I have really been into yellow bikes lately ... love to have one, but I am above quota right now. Light too, eh? Congrats, ride it with pride! :)
Oh yeah, thanks for getting the pics up so quickly!! |
Good job on both bikes, robtown.:beer: I can't decide which I like best.
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I just picked up a ~1970 Dawes Galaxy, in bright yellow. It'll be here next week. Rebuilding will be underway soon.
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