Jitters Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Hi all,I know white bikes may be old news over there, but I like the way they look, so that's what I'm running with.Making use of a media blaster and some high quality paints in a feeble attempt to make everything match.Note that curing paint in the oven:1) Does not go over well with your girlfriend (even if it's your oven)2) Doesn't work so well if it gets too warm, as noted by the booster which yellowed. HahaWaiting on spokes, hopefully building the wheels next week. White rims, btw.If all goes well, I'll have it all scratched up proper by next weekend! Will post all the parts and whatnot when it's complete. Hope you like so far.Here's the other pic. Edited March 19, 2009 by Tappets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan GU Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Looking forward to seeing it when its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo_awp Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) :X:X:X I want one but 6.0 or 8.0 Edited March 9, 2009 by nemo_awp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 i acutally really like that, are you getting try all rims or the bt white rims, bt also done a white hubs as well btw looks wikid thiough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 I like it.I like it because it looks just like a ciguena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julius Czar Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Wow, looks amazing already, cant wait to see it complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 GAWJIOUS! :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Looking forward to seeing it when its done Me too Think I should remove the decals on the downtube? Been considering that. Mmmmm stealthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 GAWJIOUS! :$That'll be gorgeous then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 That looks amazing. V brakes win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoppellStereo Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 thats hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) Attempting to add a few pics. Bike is done! Plan to switch the headset with an Echo SL unit to make all the gold jive. OCD that way ;-)I'll list what I can remember.BT Raven 7.0Zhi rims, no grind - yet )Maxxis Minion single ply ST up front/double out backEcho TR hubs, Crank bolts, gold bling nipples, v-boosterDT Swiss something or other spokes 3x both wheelsKMC Kool 810Tensile 18t FWMeta TCS cranks and bashTrialtech bars, 16t rear sprocket, BB and mag pedalsAvid FR-5 levers, media blasted and paintedAvid SD-7 vee brakesMoe green vee padsViz stem, headset in annoying non-matching goldEcho Control vee fork, blasted and painted, disc tab hacked off for bonus pointsSome kind of gray grips.Built it from the ground up. Learned how to lace and tension/true the wheels and figured everything else out along the way. What a great experience. Only thing I couldn't manage was breaking the chain as my cutter wasn't manly enough to do the job, so I took it to my LBS for that. Took many months of saving and extra freelance art work to make it happen. I'm so happy!That's pretty much it. Maiden voyage was a real treat! Gonna really like playing around on this. Think it suits me better than the mod already/ A few minor upgrades soon, but time to tear it all up! Wanna thank Tartybikes for helping me with a lot of questions. I bet I was a real pain in the arse. They rock!Hope you like.... Edited March 19, 2009 by Tappets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 now that is a bit tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoozie Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 That is lush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny paul Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Love the white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 if only it were dual disc then you could keep your prety sidewalls. that bike does look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Real nice, good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookyboy Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Nicest raven iv seen, and im not keen on them but this looks alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo_awp Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Insaneeeee :X:X:X:X:X I love BT The White is perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) Nicest raven iv seen, and im not keen on them but this looks alrightAgreed.Well done on building it up so pimp'ly.....Just made my own word.Edit...Get some white try all tyres!!! Dooo iiiittt! Edited March 20, 2009 by Ross McArthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Now thats shit hot, love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Neat, one of the few white bikes that look good. Won't stay like it for 5 mins though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Neat, one of the few white bikes that look good. Won't stay like it for 5 mins though.Hope not. No fun building something like that if I can't have fun destroying it too. thank you for the nice comments. Will post some later when I get the headset switched out.Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Yes, Gary, that looks so good! Gonna do my 24" up all white as well. Looks like you stole my idea though! Hoping you can come up my way and we can ride sometime. Give that thing a good workout in the meantime! Oh, how are you liking the vee setup? Compared to maggies? Or have you ran maggies before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Nah, haven't tried maguras yet. Went with the vee's because of availability - and that's what I know.Was really considering dual disc for a while, but wanted to keep it simple 'cause that's how I roll. I also like the squeaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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