Author Topic: Nice day for a new bike (Read 8410 times)

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 March, 2014, 07:08:13 pm »

YES!! Thank you. I won't forget, I promise. Duh me.

hatler · « **Reply #26 on:** 13 March, 2014, 07:09:05 pm »

Huzzah !!

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #27 on:** 13 March, 2014, 07:09:46 pm »

I think I was choosing a too big picture. I didn't know size was important...

Dibdib · « **Reply #28 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...

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #29 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...

hellymedic · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 March, 2014, 12:03:51 am »

Glorious frame, glorious colour!
Wishing you many happy miles!

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 March, 2014, 04:42:21 pm »

Beautifully smooth welds. Like it muchly. Now get those grizzled wheels on and ride it!

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #32 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.

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #33 on:** 14 March, 2014, 05:54:35 pm »

lovely paint work,

zigzag · « **Reply #34 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)!

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #35 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.

Tewdric · « **Reply #36 on:** 14 March, 2014, 09:19:15 pm »

I love the new Dave Yates decals too..

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #37 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...

PH · « **Reply #38 on:** 15 March, 2014, 11:15:22 am »

That's gorgeous, I want a sparkly pink bike.

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #39 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.

Too right - shiny wins every time.

(Are those rims black, though? Shinier ones are available...

)

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #40 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!

mcshroom · « **Reply #41 on:** 15 March, 2014, 12:51:29 pm »

Not sure about shiny tyres, but pink ones are definitely out there

Canardly · « **Reply #42 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.

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #43 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.

iddu · « **Reply #44 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

All Pink - though I suspect import only
Mostly pink
Then there's pink-striped stuff, from Michelin, Schwalbe & Vredestien

Pink's nice

tiermat · « **Reply #45 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:

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #46 on:** 17 March, 2014, 11:34:22 pm »

OOOOOO! I will investigate!
Thank you!

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #47 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.

cornwallkaren · « **Reply #48 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....

iddu · « **Reply #49 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!

Step away from the wheels!

It's the white grips, innit - just so

Author Topic: Nice day for a new bike (Read 8410 times)

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