A very 'Gay' Tarmac......6Kg ;-) Final build pics pg3

[Lig]

Hi all,

I have had too many black bikes so this time a bit of colour - my new 2019 project - The 'Gay' Tarmac

gay
/ɡeɪ/
adjective
adjective: gay; comparative adjective: gayer; superlative adjective: gayest

1. (of a person) homosexual (used especially of a man). "You're going to look a right Gay riding that!!" relating to or used by homosexuals.

2. Brightly coloured; showy. - "a gay profusion of purple and pink colours" - "he pulled up to the local Café, for his double shot skinny macchiato with extra froth on his extremely Gay bike"
synonyms: bright, brightly coloured, vivid, brilliant, rich, vibrant; More
richly coloured, many-coloured, multicoloured; flamboyant, gaudy



Build list as follows:

Frame : S-Works Tarmac SL6 size 58cm
Fork : S-Works FACT Carbon
Headset : Specialized
Shifters : Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed
Rear Mech : Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed
Front Mech : Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed
Brakes : EE Direct Mount G4 front G3 Rear.
Cables : Black Nokon alloy cables.
Wheels : LW Schwarz Ed Fernweg 60 Rear - Meilenstein Front.
Tyres : Continental Competition
Chainset and Bottom bracket : THM Carbones Clavicula SE 175mm 39\53. C-Bear Ceramic BB.
Cassette : Campagnolo Super Record 11 Speed 12-27
Chain : KMC Black DLC X11SL
Bars : AX 4200 Ergo
Stem : MCFK
Seatpost : S-Works FACT Carbon
Saddle : AXLightness Leaf
Pedals : Look Keo Blade Ti.
Cages : Arundel Mandible
Weight : TBC...

[wolfesquire]

Looking at the build list, hopefully I can afford to look at the bike
Don't forget to take several photos of the build process and all. Looking forward to it.

[LouisN]

Colourful would be a more appropriate adjective for your title.

Looks promising.

Louis

[wfcarrot]

Frame looks sexy. Can't wait to see the bike.

[gurk700]

Love it. Great build list. Looking forward to seeing the full bike! This is my jersey and my socks. I wear them with pride.

[Broady]

Yikes.

[mike]

This could work as long as you use lots of black carbon parts

[Dan Gerous]

Black bikes are boring!

[themidge]

That's a very homosexual looking frame you've got there very nice.

[YouTube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6wu81BEVBI[/YouTube]

[coreyaugustus]

Well, certainly no need for hi-vis kit at least. Awesome paint; ride with pride.

[tonytourist]

In before Clean39t gets triggered and reports this thread title

[TheRich]

Festive

[Lig]

Heh heh... cheers all.....

When I saw it hanging in the shop, I just thought it looked awesome, different, very gaudy and thought with the right parts it would 'pop' well !!

@Wolfesquire - I am really sorry but I am going to dissapoint you as I have just about finished the build and didn't take 'in progress' shots... I just prefer to post when its almost complete, as I tend to lose interest when I see a post that goes on for days, with build pics..... but that is just me of course as I know its sometimes good to see bits being put together..... I did however make a quick vid of the crank rotation as I was really impressed at how super smooth the C-bear bearings were, I hope this lets me off the hook ....



@Gurk700 - I think i will have to get me some of that kit - Thanks !!!

@Mike - Yep all black carbon parts!

@Themidge - heh heh funny, the good old days .... but of course Gay as in 'Colourful', as I would not want to offend.....

Cheers Chaps,

Should have the fully built pics up later today...

Lig.

[liam7020]

Love it! I've had pink bikes before and I'm always bedecked in pink kit, pink bar tape etc for 3 weeks in May!! The wife does worry though LOL!

[bruno2000]

I have the same with Campagnolo Super Record eps 12v and Bora Ultra wheels... Long live pink!!!