Specialised Globe Vienna 4 bling bling

[Bill]

Whoa again I never get tired of this thread, well most I don't get tired of lol, but very very nice!!!

[Joe_W]

@hcjg1 where are you (and the painter) based?

[hcjg1]

(05-05-2012, 11:05 AM)Bill Wrote:  Whoa again I never get tired of this thread, well most I don't get tired of lol, but very very nice!!!

Cheers Bill happy that people like what I do. Lots more to come for the Summer.

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(05-08-2012, 04:19 AM)Joe_W Wrote:  @hcjg1 where are you (and the painter) based?

I'm based in a place called Waltham Cross, EN8 8BE. I've got the painter locked in my shed, kind of like Josef Fritzel. He's too valuable to let loose. That man has ideas of some amazing colour schemes coming out of his ears.

[Joe_W]

Yes, TFA (totally friggin' awesome). So, UK... hm. Definitely more than a weekend's ride distance...
I do not really have a frame to paint at the moment, but I'll keep you in mind. I really like the look of the paint job!

Now I need to find a road frame that is affordable, fits me and is in need of a paint job (for a cyclocross / light tourer)... and all this without getting into trouble for buying the n+1-th bike.

[hcjg1]

ongoing project but i hope its not too green though

[xerxes]

(05-28-2012, 05:46 PM)hcjg1 Wrote:  ongoing project but i hope its not too green though

Just don't lay it down in long grass, you may never find it again.

[Bill]

I am amazed, how did he do this, by hand? Its a wonderful process and looks like there was alot of work put into it!

[hcjg1]

(05-29-2012, 04:02 PM)Bill Wrote:  I am amazed, how did he do this, by hand? Its a wonderful process and looks like there was alot of work put into it!

Thanks Bill but thus guy keeps his painting techniques close to his chest and wont even tell me how he does it.

[hcjg1]

Before and after photos of a female framed S/S I recently did up.

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Another 2 bikes also recently completed so been very busy

[jeracravo]

What a thread!!!!!

[hcjg1]

(07-07-2012, 12:45 AM)jeracravo Wrote:  What a thread!!!!!

thanks mate i'm glad others enjoy

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I've been experimenting with semi-fat bikes - here's my 1st effort, I didnt want to go with full fat tyres and rims because I wanted to be able to use the bike as part of my commuting fleet.

[andrewgm]

I've just started mine after a few days of indecision. Too late now - bike is stripped and the Nitromors has started doing it's job. It's a bit slower than 5 minutes for me !!! Now have all the grades of wet / dry paper you instructed and am raring to go. I'll post up some pics as it unfolds.
It's also an opportunity to change the headset and BB as I'd been planning anyway so I can kill a few birds with one stone here.
This has really motivated me - thank you
Love your bikes btw and if mine turns out like that......:-)

[hcjg1]

(08-02-2012, 09:04 AM)andrewgm Wrote:  I've just started mine after a few days of indecision. Too late now - bike is stripped and the Nitromors has started doing it's job. It's a bit slower than 5 minutes for me !!! Now have all the grades of wet / dry paper you instructed and am raring to go. I'll post up some pics as it unfolds.
It's also an opportunity to change the headset and BB as I'd been planning anyway so I can kill a few birds with one stone here.
This has really motivated me - thank you
Love your bikes btw and if mine turns out like that......:-)

Many thanks for your comments. Why dont you start a thread with the original bike, frame and a midway so that we can see the end result.

[andrewgm]

(08-02-2012, 02:38 PM)hcjg1 Wrote:  

(08-02-2012, 09:04 AM)andrewgm Wrote:  I've just started mine after a few days of indecision. Too late now - bike is stripped and the Nitromors has started doing it's job. It's a bit slower than 5 minutes for me !!! Now have all the grades of wet / dry paper you instructed and am raring to go. I'll post up some pics as it unfolds.
It's also an opportunity to change the headset and BB as I'd been planning anyway so I can kill a few birds with one stone here.
This has really motivated me - thank you
Love your bikes btw and if mine turns out like that......:-)

Many thanks for your comments. Why dont you start a thread with the original bike, frame and a midway so that we can see the end result.

Well, like I said the bike is now stripped of parts and I've only half the paint left on the frame so if any of you want to see that I need to take a pic before I do anything else, work out how to post a new thread and then start. Sorry if i've moved in on yours - not my intention and certainly no offense meant. I'll start a new one. ( i'll work that out later ! )

I only signed up today to the forum spurred by your posts.
I was going to have the bike sand or grit ( or something ) blasted and painted.....then I stumbled on your work.
Thanks again

[hcjg1]

(08-02-2012, 07:05 PM)andrewgm Wrote:  

(08-02-2012, 02:38 PM)hcjg1 Wrote:  

(08-02-2012, 09:04 AM)andrewgm Wrote:  I've just started mine after a few days of indecision. Too late now - bike is stripped and the Nitromors has started doing it's job. It's a bit slower than 5 minutes for me !!! Now have all the grades of wet / dry paper you instructed and am raring to go. I'll post up some pics as it unfolds.
It's also an opportunity to change the headset and BB as I'd been planning anyway so I can kill a few birds with one stone here.
This has really motivated me - thank you
Love your bikes btw and if mine turns out like that......:-)

Many thanks for your comments. Why dont you start a thread with the original bike, frame and a midway so that we can see the end result.

Well, like I said the bike is now stripped of parts and I've only half the paint left on the frame so if any of you want to see that I need to take a pic before I do anything else, work out how to post a new thread and then start. Sorry if i've moved in on yours - not my intention and certainly no offense meant. I'll start a new one. ( i'll work that out later ! )

I only signed up today to the forum spurred by your posts.
I was going to have the bike sand or grit ( or something ) blasted and painted.....then I stumbled on your work.
Thanks again

No problems. good luck holler if you need any advice.

[hcjg1]

My Orbea MTB currently set up as single speed with all types of mix & match parts.

[hcjg1]

I sold my Globe bought it back, got rid of the Internal Hub Gear set-up and now running single speed.

[RobAR]

Since this thread was started, I now have to wear prescription eyeglasses. My eye doc is a cycling friend and teasingly accused me of looking at too much porn on the computer. I said "Yes. Bike Porn, doc!"
He said "Where?" I don't think I will tell him... Blind optomitrist usually go out of business quickly.

[Bill]

I must say you have came a very long way since you started BT, and that is something to be proud of my old friend!!!!!! Your work is true admired by many, including me, so never stop as you have a fan!!

[hcjg1]

(08-26-2012, 12:20 AM)Bill Wrote:  I must say you have came a very long way since you started BT, and that is something to be proud of my old friend!!!!!! Your work is true admired by many, including me, so never stop as you have a fan!!

Thanks Bill but guess where I got my motivation form to do up my bikes. I dont post anywhere else because I've seen too many people having their bikes rubbished by others and too much bike snobbery but on this site all bikes are welcomed and criticism comes with helpful advise and suggestions.
Everyone has to start somewhere but it is the end result that matters.

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(08-25-2012, 08:39 PM)RobAR Wrote:  Since this thread was started, I now have to wear prescription eyeglasses. My eye doc is a cycling friend and teasingly accused me of looking at too much porn on the computer. I said "Yes. Bike Porn, doc!"
He said "Where?" I don't think I will tell him... Blind optomitrist usually go out of business quickly.

Hi Rob thanks for making me laugh mate.