Rusevelt Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 That is one lush green paint job. Are going replace the inspired skye water-transfer graphics, or just leave it as it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 running with the black inspired pedals andrew...trying to keep as much black as possible few issues with getting the BB in, was an idiot and didnt use grease at first and some threads on the cup have stripped. plenty of grease later and a recommendation from tarty and the BB and cranks were in perfectly Just been out for the first ride on it and i love it, discs are still bedding in so no trialsy type moves yet as the wheel doesnt hold...everything else feels so much easier, really nice on the front wheel and so easy to hop/manual Make sure you bed the discs well so they're nice and sharp. I don't know if you want some spare white Inspired stickers I have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Make sure you bed the discs well so they're nice and sharp. I don't know if you want some spare white Inspired stickers I have? How do you bed them in "well" so they're sharp and powerful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) How do you bed them in "well" so they're sharp and powerful? I'm sure everyone has different methods. Although I believe the general consensus is to use clean water and spray it all over the disk/pads so they are clean then go down a hill and give the brake around 10-20 fast hard stops. If you aren't harsh with the brakes and drag them slowly you might glaze over the pads so they aren't very efficient. Edited December 22, 2011 by AndrewEH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) that looks a beauty, i was expecting a bright green but that's still gorgeous, you must get some pics outside in the light i don't think that pic will do it justice Edited December 22, 2011 by old'scoolfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Your chain line is going to be a bit pissed if you run your cranks like that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Looks perfect ! Only thing I miss are some original Inspired black stickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Looks awsome! Is there much difference between that colour and the Hope Team Green colour? I'd love a Team Green bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4stars Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) did make me smile sam will keep that in mind andrew...im heading to work tomorrow so have orchard brae and crewe road south to bed them in will take some water along with me definately not putting stickers on (but thankyou for the offer)...have got the bike fully up and running, rerouted the front brake etc... any more details i think will be too much - when you see the paint in person you'll know what i mean...its almost like a translucent / slightly changes colour from various angles colour? its almost fancy enough to be a graphic in itselt, yet clean looking to show off the frame details too (in my humble opinion) the team hope green on the dials is very close to the colour of the frame...like the blue hope parts i used to have, the shades seem to slightly vary from piece to piece. the dials seem slightly darker than the usual light green team hope stuff ive seen on here/tarty - maybe hope are gradually making the shade darker? no idea - seeing an old green headset on display in dannys old shop and it looks very light compared to todays stuff Edited December 22, 2011 by chris4stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Like!! I really hope you can get a Skye sticker set for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryallmaster Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I got my hex powder coated. Not metallic but it is a similar green to what you are after.. Nice job buy the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mee(ukkraine) Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 I envy you! Beautiful bicycle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4stars Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 thats it complete!!!! first post updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Most jealous I've ever been of a bike, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic3vil Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Sweet bike you got there! Why the down-tube protector with such a short wheelbase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbanggg Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 That is properly nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I am extremley jealous of this, looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Not usually a fan of metallic green but that looks awesome, especially with the saint cranks and the other little touches. It's all in the detail for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Finished pics look incredible! Top work sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) ! the new pictures show the colour really well. Looks like it was definatly worth the effort and waiting Saints cranks look proper nice too! Edited December 27, 2011 by CalopS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 stunning bike no doubt! but personally i just cant see that its worth the money. I know everything is top notch but i think you could make a bike which rides just as lush and is equally as strong (which to me is all you need in a trials bike) for alot less. I take it, thats not the point to you and you have worked hard to get the best of the best. Fair play Enjoy riding it and get a video out on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) I seriously hope that you are not one these people who splash out on a dream steed, and then end up putting it up for sale 3-4 months later. Edited December 28, 2011 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Best looking inspired I've ever seen. No doubt! Big up for the effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 i think you could make a bike which rides just as lush and is equally as strong (which to me is all you need in a trials bike) for alot less. I am pretty sure you can't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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