Covid bike build 99% done
05-30-20, 03:04 AM
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Covid bike build 99% done
I couldn't wait any longer and had to go for a ride on the ALMOST complete rebuild. I forgot how well it rode and probably be getting most of the attention by me. Paint, lettering, etc done in my basement with airbrush, (stencil & freehand) and home made waterslide decals (couldn't wait for velocals any longer). It turned out well considering I was trying out some ideas with paint, design, and relearning photoshop. Frame was mostly good with one ding from an over tightened front derailleur which I massaged out with heat and a bar on the inside of the tube. It's not perfect but sure rides nice.
Still left to do - Flag band on chainstay, falck decal,and decide on white or gray cable housing.
Still left to do - Flag band on chainstay, falck decal,and decide on white or gray cable housing.
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With regards to the title of this thread, I wonder how many people years from now will be saying things like, "Yeah, that's my covid-bike right there." Or how many twenty year-olds will be regarded as "The Covid Generation"?
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Nice! The mesh pattern is very cool snd I'm mystified how the light and dark went to dark and light.
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DDB,
Incredible job...I very much like the meshwork in the paint.
Best, Ben
Incredible job...I very much like the meshwork in the paint.
Best, Ben
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