Howdy everybody. I haven't been around the forums in a bit but I got to a point in my latest project that I wanted to share.

Bike started life as an orange motobecane messenger. It has been through many changes from bullhorns to cruiser bars and fixed gear to 7-speed IGH and back. The latest change was stripping the bike down to bare metal and laying down an eye catching "coral snake" inspired paint job. It looks sweeter in real life than the pictures can show. I can't wait to get it reassembled and get back to riding it.



for reference:



Yes, masking a frame to lay down 3 colors takes forever. The masking tape was ripped and the uneven torn edge was used to give a more natural/snake-like fade between the colors. Thanks for checking it out.

-Ryan

Taking the SE Dragon to the next level FTW.

This is exactly what I thought.

I want to hate it, but for some reason - I don't...

I'm glad the OP put a coral snake photo for reference.

I approve of this venture

like it. but then i like snakes....

get the matching jersey:

Cool paint job bro.

If you could get matching bibs/shorts and a helmet, you would be the baddest dude on the block.

And everytime you get in or out of your bike you should do this:
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcz...-the-snake_fun

a maryland state flag jersey would go nicely as well.

Here is the obligatory garage door shot of the bike 95% assembled. After the pic was taken I adjusted the saddle height a bit and added a PDW Radbot-1000 rear blinky light to the mount you can see on the seat post in the pic.

The pic doesn't do justice to how badly the front brake needs to become black to match every single other piece on the bike but other than that I'm happy. Several people have mentioned that in addition to 'coral snake' the bike is Maryland colors. Honestly, I never even considered that until someone pointed it out but it works because not only do I live in Maryland but I am employed by UMD (go Terps!).

Looks good.

~~If you want to achieve the scale effect; use some window screen material, the wider the holes the better, temporarily adhere it to the frame and very, very, very lightly dust over it with spray paint.~~

Beautiful.

Now when you pass people on the road, make a hissing noise and fang motions with your fingers.

red on yellow, kill a fellow.....