New bike: All advice welcome

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2Fast4U
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Joined: Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:14 pm
Location: Belgium

by 2Fast4U

Hi everybody,


I'm getting a new bike this winter but I have a problem with the choise of colours. I really ran out of ideas, I like a carbon frame with only white decals on it but other ideas are very welcome.
I don't want a traditional bike so if anyone can show me some pictures of a real beauty, I would be thankful.
All suggestions are welcome, show me what you guys like for colours.
Many thanks in advance



P.S. Excuse me for the bad English, I'm only 16.... :roll:

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Westbank
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by Westbank

Hi,

Don't pick a frame/bicycle based on the colour. A nice frame doesn't necesserally mean it's a great frame. You should give us your budget and I'm sure we could help you.

2Fast4U
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by 2Fast4U

Well, you see, I'm sponsored by a LBS and I get a full carbon frame from Columbus. I can choose the colours and I can do what I want with it. The frame weights 894 gramms so it can't be heavy 8)
I just have to choose the colours and my bike is ready to go.
So please, all suggestions are welcome. :roll:

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Westbank
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by Westbank

Sorry. I thought you were looking for a new frame/bike.

Personally I would stick to "nude carbon" and add white or silver decals.
If you want some paint ideas, you can check Cyfac's website as they usually have some nice paint schemes. (http://veloeuropa.com/home.shtml)

You can always go all-white.
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TiBikeNut
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Location: Chicago Suburbs

by TiBikeNut

nude frame with no gloss flat finish with high gloss black decals

nude frame with hi-gloss finish (to show off the carbon weave) with flat black decals.

nude frame - flat finish with "primer" grey flat finish decals

George

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