CurtisRider Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Top coat, it's darker than the photo suggests, the flash makes it seem quite light! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 dude! grey?! ...otherwise a very nice build, which makes me happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Didn't whack on the horizontal mounts as I really couldn't be bothered, i'll do it next time i'm back if I fancy it Gahhh! I really wanted to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) dude! grey?! ...otherwise a very nice build, which makes me happy Nowt wrong with grey! Edited February 21, 2013 by JD™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I agree in most instances, but here I would have to say Id prefer a classic pashley colour or something along the lines of atomic green with all black parts. ps - thats the wrong orange for fifty6 isn't it JD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I agree in most instances, but here I would have to say Id prefer a classic pashley colour or something along the lines of atomic green with all black parts. ps - thats the wrong orange for fifty6 isn't it JD? It's definitely closer in real life, but it's certainly not exact! I'm looking forward to seeing the Pashley build in grey, for sure - I'm more interested in seeing one with horizontal dropouts though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just realised I own a grey hex, although i would prefer the red one. Your bike looks like its bomb proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 The idea was to build this on a budget, so I have just used whatever paint I had kicking about as I can't afford to be buying any, especially when I had some to use up. I had the choice of Massey red, Lamborghini white, Ford blue, JCB grey, black, some sort of candy red, massey silver and a lighter metallic silver. I figured that I hadn't had a grey bike yet so went with that! When I do the dropouts I can give it a fresh spray, not exactly as if it takes much time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 The idea was to build this on a budget, so I have just used whatever paint I had kicking about as I can't afford to be buying any, especially when I had some to use up. I had the choice of Massey red, Lamborghini white, Ford blue, JCB grey, black, some sort of candy red, massey silver and a lighter metallic silver. I figured that I hadn't had a grey bike yet so went with that! When I do the dropouts I can give it a fresh spray, not exactly as if it takes much time YOU DIDN'T SPRAY IT CANDY RED?!?!?!? You're possessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I like the grey, think it works really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Have to say.. I voted grey when Paul told me his list of colours A shade lighter than i imagined but i think that'll look pretty classy when it's built! Just needs one of these! Nice job, looking forward to seeing this finished! Any graphics in mind or are you keeping it clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have the original Pashley badge which will certainly go back on and little 26MHZ/TV decals, which I may chuck on. I would quite like a Reynolds sticker too, but I think I should keep the bike clean and simple+ if I do go welding horizontals on it and give it a fresh coat of paint, then I don't want to waste the genuine decals! Rear wheel is built up (Sun Big Mammoth on a Bulb) and 3 piece cranks (Premium Lite) have been found and fitted. I have a choice of 2 front rims, a Sun Big Mammoth or a Mavic XC rim (I think it my be an F519, but it looks a little slimmer than I remember them being), and then I can get the front wheel built up. I need to find decent rear tyre, the Schwalbe I have is 2.5 and FAR to big for the chainstays! I have a few old Tiogas which will have to do for now...pinches ahoy Back in Nottingham on Sunday, so the bike will get built up next week, really excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banashapan Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Don't blame you for being excited! Looks real good in grey- will work well with the green in the tv decal Build components sound good for a budget build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Got the frame inside so the paint can harden properly (far too cold out in the shed). Really happy with the finish, amazing what an £8 gravity fed gun and some cheap tractor paint can do! Hopefully these pics show the colour better than before... Premium lite cranks with a 5 arm spider and mission steel bash. Hoping to get on the lathe and make a 1 piece setup to save some weight as this is pretty hefty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 (edited) Alriiight! Now thats more like what i imagined when you said dark grey! Looks ace. Im back in Notts next week too so lets hook up for a ride.. Long live the frequency! Edited February 22, 2013 by sharn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swill Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 shame irc don't seem to do el gatos or kujos nice to see one all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 stovax stockton grey looks alot better now! nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Why do people keep bringing up el gatos? Missiles were miles better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 was always kujo's, el gatos or panaracer fire DH. Basically had to have a bit of red haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 That grey does look a lot better in the newer pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 was always kujo's, el gatos or panaracer fire DH. Basically had to have a bit of red haha Red as you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arw_86 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 No way. Didn't know irc did missiles. Didn't know missiles were red. Didn't know missiles existed. What was the benefit of missiles? Missiles is a good word. I remember Kujo and panaracer had ridiculous pinch protection side walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Red is dead. It's all about tan now. Sweet bike anyway - I have the Eclat seat on my DMR, comfy little thing! (Though that's compared to the solid plastic seat DMR supply so not much of a challenge.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 No way. Didn't know irc did missiles. Didn't know missiles were red. Didn't know missiles existed. What was the benefit of missiles? Missiles is a good word. I remember Kujo and panaracer had ridiculous pinch protection side walls. They're loooooooong gone, Kujo & El gato took over before 2000. IRC Trailbears of today use the same tread, but the tyre is crap. Kujo was the best for punctures, then Missiles, then the El gato with paper sidewalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Well it is built up! Weight isn't too bad considering the steel frame/forks/cranks... adding up the weights of each part it has come out as 25lbs, I can lose rather alot by swapping to lighter cranks (currently 1400G for cranks, bb, spider and bash) I haven't been able to ride it yet due to having some sort of virus that has knocked me out for the past few days, however it did feel like I need a longer/higher front end for me to feel comfortable on it (hence the bars being forward to see what difference it made). I want to run the front cable through the steerer (hence the flexy noodle) and fit on my Fred Salmon booster once its been painted. I also need to build the front wheel as this one belongs to another bike, then grind the rims! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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