Joe freakin Bell

[whforrest]

Just got my frame back. 1697858652169785865316978586541697858655

[whforrest]

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[MattTuck]

beautiful. He still has my frame. I'll post pics of his work when I get it :)

[Ryun]

That looks great.

How long did it take?
Enjoy it.

[whforrest]

Dropped it off last nov. worth the wait and money. If u have a frame you love but want a new look this is the only way to go!

[Pete Mckeon]

WHen they return the frame is 2nd to none in paint.:banana:


Dropped it off last nov. worth the wait and money. If u have a frame you love but want a new look this is the only way to go!

[Fishbike]

Beautiful as always. Who designed the paint scheme?

[Elefantino]

I need a bucket for the drool.

[Volant]

Really dig the inside of the fork and stays! Nice touch.

[Serotta_Carbon]

Just got my frame back. 1697858652169785865316978586541697858655

I saw this frame in process and just before it shipped and I told JB I'm generally not a big fan of paint on carbon, (other than clear), but this one blew me away.

It's beautiful and even more so in person!

Fine job Mr. Bell !!

[Len J]

Joe does a great job. Patience is required, but its worth it....as evidenced by this beautiful frame.

Len

[David Kirk]

very nice.

dave

[thirdgenbird]

I approve.

The build kit looks nice so far too.

[whforrest]

I designed the paint scheme. somewhat inspired by my pearl white olmo that i raced in the mid eighties.

ilm building this with dura ace 9000. should i keep the ee silver brakes or go with the other amazing 9000 brakes?

I'm keeping the leather saddle.

[whforrest]

very nice.

dave

Dave, one of these days I'll be in your que for a cross type bike. I purchased the brass cable guides from you for this build. they seem a little tight, any ideas?

thanks, bill

[thirdgenbird]

I designed the paint scheme. somewhat inspired by my pearl white olmo that i raced in the mid eighties.

ilm building this with dura ace 9000. should i keep the ee silver brakes or go with the other amazing 9000 brakes?

I'm keeping the leather saddle.

I would strongly consider keeping the ee brakes, it just feels right.

[alexstar]

Holy crap, that is gorgeous. I'm a sucker for pearl white.

[Ahneida Ride]

Joe simply has no competition ....

[FlashUNC]

Joe freakin' Bell is right. Awesome stuff.

[David Kirk]

Dave, one of these days I'll be in your que for a cross type bike. I purchased the brass cable guides from you for this build. they seem a little tight, any ideas?

thanks, bill

Has a tap been run through the threads to be sure they are clear of paint?

Dave

[Jeff N.]

He's got an older CSi of mine that's getting tricked. I'm in no hurry whatsoever because I know, from experience, that when it is finally done, it will be "tits" ( as he likes to say). There's nothing quite as sweet as a JB paint job. He is simply the best, and it seems there's nothing you can come up with that he cannot do. Jeff N.

[Fishbike]

Yeah the saddle is perfect. I have a brown swallow on a white and light blue panel bike. May I be presumptuous and assume you will use brown leather tape?

[whforrest]

Has a tap been run through the threads to be sure they are clear of paint?

Dave

No

[bikingshearer]

Niiiiice.

[PaulE]

I am lucky enough to have 2 bikes with Joe Bell paint jobs among my choices when I go for a ride. His paint jobs are worth the wait and the cost!

[charliedid]

Fantastic

[whforrest]

I have nice blue handlebra with red yellow white stitching. I also purchased the wooden end caps. Still debating the silver ee cranks!

[pdmtong]

I thought your DIY strip/gloss of the KGSN ottrott was awesome...this is a whole 'nother level.

Chapeau!

it came out GREAT!

[whforrest]

I thought your DIY strip/gloss of the KGSN ottrott was awesome...this is a whole 'nother level.

Chapeau!

it came out GREAT!

I know, thanks. Honestly there is no way I could have come close to joes work with his decals and attention to detail. We are also paying for his patience. I wonder how many hours joe spent on this job?

[pdmtong]

the sacha-ish touch of connecting the panel color to the insides of both fork legs and SSs is masterful. the WC stripes on the panel too. and then finally pulling the base color to the bars. it just goes to show a properly executed aesthetic really puts a great ride over the top. I am sure you sweated the details...it shows. masterful!

expensive I am sure...but "quality is remembered long after price is forgotten"

[Peter B]

I designed the paint scheme. somewhat inspired by my pearl white olmo that i raced in the mid eighties.

ilm building this with dura ace 9000. should i keep the ee silver brakes or go with the other amazing 9000 brakes?

I'm keeping the leather saddle.

Beautiful!

You should sell the ee brakes to me. :)

[thirdgenbird]

Still debating the silver ee cranks!

Yes!!!

Without question. Like the ee brakes, they just feel right on this build. Maybe it's my romanticism with American manufacturing.

[ultraman6970]

Congrats for the paint job, awesome :)

[Uncle Jam's Army]

I know it's not all carbon, but I didn't know Joe Bell painted carbon. I know Keith Anderson won't paint it, at least not as of last summer.

[William]

One word: WOW!! I would ride that! http://www.animated-smileys.com/smileys/bananas/animated-smileys-bananas-009.gif






William

[GeekBoy]

I know Keith Anderson won't paint it, at least not as of last summer.

Any idea why? Isn't he painting Argonaut?

[SPOKE]

Yep, JB does a wonderful job!! The 4 that he's painted for me are outstanding!

[Uncle Jam's Army]

Any idea why? Isn't he painting Argonaut?

No idea. I contacted him to get a quote on painting my Crumpton and he said he wasn't painting carbon anymore.