The Orange bike thread
09-28-05 | 02:16 PM
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The Orange bike thread
I've noticed a lot more orange bike action going on in here lately - are we surfing the wave of a new & exciting trend away from blandsville ???
How about we all post pics of our ornage bike setups in this thread so we can discuss OCP points on stuff like tyre & bar handle colours etc ??
I'll start:
I took my black 105 stuff off & replaced with ultegra, & replaced the black bar tape with yellow. I have since replaced the bottle cages with yellow ones. Am I getting far too obsessive ??
How about we all post pics of our ornage bike setups in this thread so we can discuss OCP points on stuff like tyre & bar handle colours etc ??
I'll start:
I took my black 105 stuff off & replaced with ultegra, & replaced the black bar tape with yellow. I have since replaced the bottle cages with yellow ones. Am I getting far too obsessive ??
09-28-05 | 02:24 PM
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Nice bike. It looks more yellow and the bartape doesn't really do it. Black bartape or even silver (to match the rims).
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09-28-05 | 02:27 PM
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don't actually own this, but it certainly is orange....
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09-28-05 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ajst2duk
I've noticed a lot more orange bike action going on in here lately - are we surfing the wave of a new & exciting trend away from blandsville ???
How about we all post pics of our ornage bike setups in this thread so we can discuss OCP points on stuff like tyre & bar handle colours etc ??
I'll start:
[I took my black 105 stuff off & replaced with ultegra, & replaced the black bar tape with yellow. I have since replaced the bottle cages with yellow ones. Am I getting far too obsessive ??
How about we all post pics of our ornage bike setups in this thread so we can discuss OCP points on stuff like tyre & bar handle colours etc ??
I'll start:
[I took my black 105 stuff off & replaced with ultegra, & replaced the black bar tape with yellow. I have since replaced the bottle cages with yellow ones. Am I getting far too obsessive ??
Tim
09-28-05 | 03:35 PM
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My Sarthe.
Here's my dreamsicle MTB, but it's an expensive sucker -$2500+
Here's my dreamsicle MTB, but it's an expensive sucker -$2500+
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09-28-05 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sincitycycler
My Sarthe.
Here's my dreamsicle MTB, but it's an expensive sucker -$2500+
Here's my dreamsicle MTB, but it's an expensive sucker -$2500+
09-28-05 | 04:12 PM
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09-28-05 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by LSPR_MTU
It was a natural choice when it was the only 60cm frame in stock at my LBS *and* I happen to drive (not so much anymore) a tangerine orange 1996 Mustang GT. :-)
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09-28-05 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by iamtim
Holy dog ****! That is one hot, hot bike! I'm envious. :-)
Tim.
Tim.
...and to the original poster...OCP poins huh?
Well first of all I'll give you this tip I have learned along the way....
When posting a picture of your machine, ALWAYS, and I mean ALWAYS, have it on the big chain ring! If it's not that is a deduction of points. It's an easy mistake to make.
09-29-05 | 03:41 AM
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09-29-05 | 06:13 AM
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Does burnt-orange/copper count?
Sure, I know she's not the fastest ride around, but you've gotta respect those handlebars and fenders!
When I was test-riding road bikes, I test-rode a very pretty Bianchi Eros Donna which was orange and black, but it was tiny. I'm not a big woman--5'5" but I felt like a trained circus bear on that bike. My roadie-bike is blue. The Schwinn you see above is my fixer-upper project bike. I'm about to put a rack and some wire baskets on it so I can use it for toting stuff around town.
Can anyone recommend me a seat that isn't so freakin' huge? And not too expensive.
If I could OCP the seat, I'd upholster it in that glitter vinyl you used to see on Stingray bikes. Orange glitter vinyl. Wouldn't that completely rock beyond all measure? While I'm living in vintage fantasy land, either glitter rubber handgrips, or that metallic plastic bar tape. Whichever.
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09-29-05 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rOOster14
my bike is...kind of orange???
and it kind of matches my car?
and it kind of matches my car?
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09-29-05 | 07:38 AM
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Spicolli VW bus inspired for this rattle can paint job.
Spicolli VW bus inspired for this rattle can paint job.