look at the lugs on that beauty! And that crank is so pretty. They don't make them like that anymore, do they?
look at the lugs on that beauty! And that crank is so pretty. They don't make them like that anymore, do they?
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Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
The paint is terribly scratched and rusted. I wish it wasn't, because I love the light root beer color. I sanded it, taped off all the beautiful chrome, and primed it this afternoon. I can't wait to finish it.
Tri girl, I think the cranks are my favorite part on the bike.![]()
Last edited by rubywagon; 11-15-2010 at 06:23 PM.
The paint is finished. I love how shiny it looks. I will take it to The Bike Guy tomorrow so he can repack the bottom bracket and reassemble everything.
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Ooh, what a pretty shade of green. I love green.![]()
Emily
2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
did you just spray paint it?
Yup. I sanded the original paint, taped the chrome, primed/sanded/primed, painted, and clear coated. I wish i could afford a real paint job, but I think it turned out really nice. And I did it myself! That will make riding it even more fun.
Thanks Emily! I like green, too.![]()
It looks great - I'm still debating what to do with my mixte.
I love the color. My goal is to own a green bike. I look good in/on green.![]()
It looks so pretty- LOVE the green!!! Nice job! I can't wait to see it put back together.
Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
Wow!
Good work!
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