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Title: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 02:54:54 pm
Took delivery of my lovely new Dave Yates frame yesterday, can't believe how gorgeous it is   :-*
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/30407507@N04/13129108035)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/30407507@N04/13129397974)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: clarion on 13 March, 2014, 02:58:56 pm
Wow.  Splendid.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: tiermat on 13 March, 2014, 03:03:33 pm
:( No can see the picky :(

I would be jealous, if I hadn't found a DY the right size for me (and I think Fungus was glad I had realized my previous DY was too small for me :) )
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: hellymedic on 13 March, 2014, 03:13:20 pm
Piccy is on OP's own computer and needs to be put on Flickr or similar before we can see it.
Lovely day for a new bike though...
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 04:25:02 pm
Thank you....
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/13129397974_2999733aa2_c.jpg)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2381/13129108035_5e13708715_c.jpg)

And my avatar is really my bike...
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: numbnuts on 13 March, 2014, 05:25:23 pm
It's PINK  :o WoW
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: clarion on 13 March, 2014, 05:27:51 pm
Lovely workmanship.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Ruth on 13 March, 2014, 05:32:12 pm
I LOVE THAT GORGEOUS SPARKLY PINK!!!

That is so pretty Karen  :D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Dibdib on 13 March, 2014, 05:35:53 pm
Well you wouldn't struggle to spot that in the bike rack at work!  :P

It looks fabulous  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: tiermat on 13 March, 2014, 05:36:19 pm
Lovely colour, I am guessing, from the teasing photos, that it is a mixte/step thru frame?
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: hatler on 13 March, 2014, 05:38:31 pm
Pics like this : -(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/13129169643_3206beccd5_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 05:53:04 pm
HOW did you do that with the pic? I'm such a dweeb.
YES it's PINK! It is just the prettiest thing ever. It's a mixte (although strictly speaking not, as it has a single top tube... so almost step through) and Dave let me make my own colour and everything. A perfect experience from start to finish. What a lovely man.
Here it is on my sofa with Freddie the cat.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/13130774634_b33525af0e_c.jpg)
Please someone explain how I get my pics to show up on  my posts?
Thank you!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: hatler on 13 March, 2014, 05:57:53 pm
In flickr, right click the picture and then select one size. When that opens up, right click it, select properties, then copy the URL (which ends in jpg). Then place that URL in between the image tags.
(img) and (/img) except that you use square brackets not curvy ones.
Does that make sense ?
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 06:12:24 pm
Yes it does... here goes
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/30407507@N04/)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 06:13:25 pm
Fail.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: clarion on 13 March, 2014, 06:24:24 pm
Freddie doesn't match.  You need to send him to Dave for a respray. ;D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 06:25:24 pm
I know, it's a real crazy cat lady fail. But, his nose and toes are very pink! I wish I could get my pics to show up...
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: PaulF on 13 March, 2014, 06:26:17 pm
A simpler way to do it is:

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7381/13131187933_b1ae244f34_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_fulford/13131187933/)
Flickr Instructions (http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul_fulford/13131187933/) by paulfulford (http://www.flickr.com/people/paul_fulford/), on Flickr

1. Click on the Sharing arrow (bottom right)


2. Select Grab the HTML BB code


3. Select teh text box and paste that into your post
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: clarion on 13 March, 2014, 06:35:30 pm
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 06:25:24 pm
I know, it's a real crazy cat lady fail. But, his nose and toes are very pink! I wish I could get my pics to show up...

You're excused on account of your bike frame is so damn cool.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: mcshroom on 13 March, 2014, 06:41:33 pm
Wow that looks great :D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 06:59:07 pm
Here goes... thank you for saying it's a cool frame, I must say it really is. I am in love with it...

(http://[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/30407507@N04/13129397974/][img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/13129397974_264189e0ce_o.jpg)[/url]
DSC01628fb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30407507@N04/13129397974/) by smart tart (http://www.flickr.com/people/30407507@N04/), on Flickr[/img]

Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: mcshroom on 13 March, 2014, 07:01:23 pm
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 06:59:07 pm
Here goes... thank you for saying it's a cool frame, I must say it really is. I am in love with it...

(http://<iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30407507@N04/13130774634/player/b33525af0e" height="255" width="500"  frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>)

Almost. Change the button below the box of code from 'html' to 'BBCode' before you copy it and I think you're there :)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 13 March, 2014, 07:03:34 pm
Lovely frame. Next we need to see pics of the finished bike! :D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 07:04:35 pm
mcshroom, help.
I give up.
I am an intelligent woman.
 :'(
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: hatler on 13 March, 2014, 07:05:52 pm
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 06:12:24 pm
Yes it does... here goes
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/30407507@N04/)
Still no .jpg on the end of that URL.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/13130774634_b33525af0e_c.jpg)

I pasted the URL from your post into my browser, then clicked on the photo, then right click, chose a size and clicked the size I wanted. Right clicked the resulting picture and then copied the URL.

Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 07:08:13 pm
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2381/13129108035_5e13708715_c.jpg)

YES!! Thank you. I won't forget, I promise. Duh me.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: hatler on 13 March, 2014, 07:09:05 pm
Huzzah !!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 07:09:46 pm
I think I was choosing a too big picture.  I didn't know size was important...  O:-)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Dibdib on 13 March, 2014, 07:16:02 pm
Do we need to add a sub-clause to the Marmite Rule which requires that any photo of an unbuilt frame requires that a cat be in shot?

Quote from: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 07:09:46 pm
I think I was choosing a too big picture.  I didn't know size was important...  O:-)

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/200.gif)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 13 March, 2014, 07:17:43 pm
I think so. I do have in my posession so far; two grizzly wheels, a set of brakes, and my handlebars.  Hahaha. Sounds like a whole bike if you say it quick enough...
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: hellymedic on 14 March, 2014, 12:03:51 am
Glorious frame, glorious colour!
Wishing you many happy miles!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Cudzoziemiec on 14 March, 2014, 04:42:21 pm
Beautifully smooth welds. Like it muchly. Now get those grizzled wheels on and ride it!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 14 March, 2014, 05:46:05 pm
It's a beauty... As I funded this very carefully considered purchase with the sale on ebay of 'shrunk out of clothes due to all the cycling I've been doing' I'm not sure what I have to do now to save up for all the other bits!
But I can't wait, my legs are very keen.
 ;D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Blodwyn Pig on 14 March, 2014, 05:54:35 pm
lovely paint work,  ;)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: zigzag on 14 March, 2014, 07:40:18 pm
what a lovely frame! now - shiny parts or black? i'd go for shiny (i'd even polish the bits)!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 14 March, 2014, 08:23:54 pm
Oh I have to go for shiny, I just can't help myself! Shinyshinyshiny all the way for me. If I could get shiny tyres I would. It'll be the shiniest pinkest bike ever. Nobody will steal it.  :smug:
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Tewdric on 14 March, 2014, 09:19:15 pm
I love the new Dave Yates decals too..
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 15 March, 2014, 11:11:14 am
I like the signature, it's not new but I fancied being a bit subtle (haha, pink, I know...).  But if your favourite colour is pink you have to get classy where you can find it!!!!
Here it is, dreaming about being finished. The dog always looks disturbed...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/13164528035_8f27ebfb84_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: PH on 15 March, 2014, 11:15:22 am
That's gorgeous, I want a sparkly pink bike.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 15 March, 2014, 11:49:10 am
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 14 March, 2014, 08:23:54 pm
Oh I have to go for shiny, I just can't help myself! Shinyshinyshiny all the way for me. If I could get shiny tyres I would. It'll be the shiniest pinkest bike ever. Nobody will steal it.  :smug:

Too right - shiny wins every time. :thumbsup:

(Are those rims black, though? Shinier ones are available (http://hubjub.co.uk/index.php/store/rims/h-plus-son-tb14-detail)...;))
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 15 March, 2014, 11:52:23 am
I know, black rims.... but they only do 700C Grizzlys in black. But I have a black saddle so figured it would be ok. Shiny spokes though! ;D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: mcshroom on 15 March, 2014, 12:51:29 pm
Not sure about shiny tyres, but pink ones are definitely out there :D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Canardly on 15 March, 2014, 09:00:47 pm
His frames are not too shabby are they? (ahem) I particularly like the sig, very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 16 March, 2014, 06:13:18 pm
I am so impressed. He was so patient and thorough getting it right, I just know it's going to be a gorgeous bike. Worth every single little penny in my opinion.  8)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: iddu on 16 March, 2014, 07:49:50 pm
Quote from: mcshroom on 15 March, 2014, 12:51:29 pm
Not sure about sguny tyres, but pink ones are definitely out there :D
All Pink (http://www.durotire.com/ProductDetails/tabid/218/ProductId/139/Default.aspx) - though I suspect import only
Mostly pink (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/halo-twin-rail-courier-road-tyre/)
Then there's pink-striped stuff, from Michelin, Schwalbe & Vredestien

Pink's nice ;)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: tiermat on 17 March, 2014, 10:00:15 am
When I was looking for Burple tyres for Mrs T's Carlton (painted by the excellent Mr Yates) I opted for Halo tyres.  Like this:

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SeYfW6ulSZ8/UIAzibA4WVI/AAAAAAAACsU/6hOGISSQ__E/w748-h561-no/20121018_175003.jpg)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 17 March, 2014, 11:34:22 pm
OOOOOO! I will investigate!
Thank you!  ;D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: CrinklyLion on 18 March, 2014, 06:56:16 am
CrinklyAuntie's pink bike was wearing its 'going out shoes' when I saw it at the weekend, which are pink.  I did try searching on here to find a pic/what they are but failed abysmally.  She seems to like 'em, anyway - both as tyres and for their pinkness.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 18 March, 2014, 03:01:11 pm
It's tempting, I must say. If they did Schwalbe Marathon Plus's in pink there would be no dithering. Just wondering how many gears to award myself....
 ::-)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: iddu on 19 March, 2014, 11:38:45 pm
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 17 March, 2014, 11:34:22 pm
OOOOOO! I will investigate!
Thank you!  ;D

Step away from the wheels! (http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/customize-your-own-bike-brand-new-custom-made-roket-single-speed-fixed-gear-fixie-road-bikes/1053269903)

It's the white grips, innit - just so :sick:  ;)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 19 March, 2014, 11:44:21 pm
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 18 March, 2014, 03:01:11 pm
It's tempting, I must say. If they did Schwalbe Marathon Plus's in pink there would be no dithering. Just wondering how many gears to award myself....
 ::-)

Not M+, but Schwalbe do Delta Cruisers (http://www.velo-group.de/Reifen-Schwalbe-Delta-Cruiser-40-635#.Uyorc86Vo1c) in pink (I've seen some, and they were *very* pink).

Pink chains are available, too... ;)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 19 March, 2014, 11:54:43 pm
Wow... I have found pink pedals that seem to match the frame, I have it in front of the fireplace so I can plot my next move in the evenings. Nice things to be doing.
And yes, yuk to the white grips... but wow to the wheels!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: mcshroom on 20 March, 2014, 06:34:39 pm
Quote from: CrinklyLion on 18 March, 2014, 06:56:16 am
CrinklyAuntie's pink bike was wearing its 'going out shoes' when I saw it at the weekend, which are pink.  I did try searching on here to find a pic/what they are but failed abysmally.  She seems to like 'em, anyway - both as tyres and for their pinkness.

I think she has these: -
(http://shop.bikepont.hu/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/vittoria_rubino_pro_giro_pink_2_bikepont.jpg)
One one/Planet X bikes sell them :)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 21 March, 2014, 06:16:53 pm
Nice... I will have to do some serious shopping around....
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 07 June, 2014, 06:22:36 pm
Well here it is! All done, and considering my smallish budget (it's all relative!) I am delighted with the job my LBS did for me. That's the Cycle Centre in Penzance. So between Dave Yates and the LBS I have got myself what has turned out to be a very fast and comfy every day bike.  :thumbsup:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14367536815_4fd67f7c22_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nTBo8Z)xDSC01909fb (https://flic.kr/p/nTBo8Z) by smart tart (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: jogler on 07 June, 2014, 06:27:53 pm
A bike in PenzancePink :thumbsup:

It is very nice.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: peliroja on 07 June, 2014, 08:08:39 pm
That is really lovely. Congratulations!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Canardly on 07 June, 2014, 08:15:47 pm
Fabulous.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Torslanda on 08 June, 2014, 12:24:26 am
Congrats!

I would've been so proud if that had come out of my shop . . .
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: PH on 08 June, 2014, 11:32:58 am
very nice 8)
What's that at the top of the seatpost?
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 08 June, 2014, 03:07:51 pm
It's a bracket for a 'walkydog', a device that lets my dog run with me safely, a brilliant piece of kit. She loves the bike and has done 2,000 miles with me so far! I have been roundly told off by the LBS and my cycling friends for daring to  put my old, battered, cheap pannier rack on my new shiny bike, so will remedy that as soon as I have recovered from paying for all this!
All in all, I can't recommend everyone highly enough for putting this together for me, it's been a joy from start to finish.  ;D  8)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Pickled Onion on 08 June, 2014, 04:39:51 pm
That's lovely!

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Tewdric on 08 June, 2014, 05:00:43 pm
That's a cracking bike!
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: phantasmagoriana on 08 June, 2014, 05:28:26 pm
That's very nice - love the coordination! :thumbsup: Does need a custom pink Brooks though. ;)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 09 June, 2014, 09:28:46 am
Pink valve caps on their way... At some point it will be pink enough...
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: LEE on 09 June, 2014, 10:04:52 am
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 07 June, 2014, 06:22:36 pm
Well here it is! All done, and considering my smallish budget (it's all relative!) I am delighted with the job my LBS did for me. That's the Cycle Centre in Penzance. So between Dave Yates and the LBS I have got myself what has turned out to be a very fast and comfy every day bike.  :thumbsup:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14367536815_4fd67f7c22_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nTBo8Z)xDSC01909fb (https://flic.kr/p/nTBo8Z) by smart tart (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

You're female?

Just a wild stab in the dark..trying not to be too sexist..just a guess.
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: Torslanda on 09 June, 2014, 03:49:32 pm
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 09 June, 2014, 09:28:46 am
Pink valve caps on their way... At some point it will be pink enough...

One can never have too much pink
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: jogler on 09 June, 2014, 04:50:43 pm
Pink to make the boys wink ;D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: cornwallkaren on 09 June, 2014, 07:47:54 pm
Quote from: LEE on 09 June, 2014, 10:04:52 am
Quote from: cornwallkaren on 07 June, 2014, 06:22:36 pm
Well here it is! All done, and considering my smallish budget (it's all relative!) I am delighted with the job my LBS did for me. That's the Cycle Centre in Penzance. So between Dave Yates and the LBS I have got myself what has turned out to be a very fast and comfy every day bike.  :thumbsup:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14367536815_4fd67f7c22_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nTBo8Z)xDSC01909fb (https://flic.kr/p/nTBo8Z) by smart tart (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

You're female?

Just a wild stab in the dark..trying not to be too sexist..just a guess.


I am female indeed... and just silly enough to still be wanting a brand new pink bicycle in middle age.  I'm sure it's the shape of the frame that gave it away!  ;)
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: mcshroom on 09 June, 2014, 10:56:00 pm
I thought having a forum name with 'Karen' in it might be a clue ;D
Title: Re: Nice day for a new bike
Post by: clarion on 09 June, 2014, 11:29:26 pm
Not necessarily a good guide to go by round here.