Mango CK hubs - too much? [Archive]

jmoore

11-19-2013, 02:32 PM

I am itching for some new wheels. I have always intended to go with HSon+ Archtypes with mango CK hubs. But since I've been riding this bike for a while, I'm now thinking that the orange hubs would be a bit too much orange. I wanted the orange bits to pop but maybe the hubs are too much with all the other orange.

So know that there are just as many people obsessed with aesthetics as I am, this is the perfect place to ask.

Mango CK hubs on the new wheels or stick with black, White Industries most likely.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697860742&stc=1&d=1368361915

AngryScientist

11-19-2013, 02:33 PM

the mango hubs would look great on that bike. furthermore, if you're not already running a mango CK bottom bracket, get on that.

BobbyJones

11-19-2013, 02:37 PM

I had the same dilemma recently- red or black hubs.

Fortunately, the exact build I wanted came up on the forums here in black. Went with Red KCNC skewers for a pop of color. That seemed to do the trick and sate the color desire.

Ssalmon

11-19-2013, 02:39 PM

the mango hubs would look great on that bike. furthermore, if you're not already running a mango CK bottom bracket, get on that.

Agreed! It would be just enough mango.

cp43

11-19-2013, 03:15 PM

On that bike, mango hubs would look great, IMHO.

Nice bike.

Chris

echelon_john

11-19-2013, 03:24 PM

Mango hubs, bb and pedal washers.

Sccccchhhhwwwwiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnggg

FlashUNC

11-19-2013, 03:38 PM

Fishbike

11-19-2013, 03:52 PM

Another vote for the mango -- as long as the color is really close to the headset, collar and orange paint in the frame.

Beautiful bike. . . . .

HugoBear

11-19-2013, 03:53 PM

PM Chris Kattan for advice...

ctcyclistbob

11-19-2013, 03:56 PM

I don't think you have too much orange as it is. Adding the mango hubs would be awesome.

dyerwolf

11-19-2013, 03:59 PM

That is a sweet bedford! Some mango hubs would be ideal with the paint scheme.

christian

11-19-2013, 03:59 PM

I'd go black on the headset and binder clamp, myself.

Ahneida Ride

11-19-2013, 04:09 PM

Man Go

RedRider

11-19-2013, 04:15 PM

the mango hubs would look great on that bike. furthermore, if you're not already running a mango CK bottom bracket, get on that.

Agree with A.S. Mango all around! but I would use the HED Belgium rims.

jmoore

11-19-2013, 04:16 PM

I'll take the opposing stance. I love orange in all it's forms. But on that bike I think the hubs would become too "matchy matchy."

I always lean towards a bit of spezzatura if you're going the aesthetic route with a build.

I like the idea of black or silver hubs. Would let those other mango accents really pop on their own. Otherwise, it just looks like you ordered every mango bit possible from the CK catalog.

This is kind of what I have been thinking. If I get all the mango bits, it would sort of become the "CK Mango Bits Bike" instead of "the Bedford with some orange on it".

I'm also thinking about the Hard Ano rims with black White Industries hubs.

Such quandaries we put ourselves into!

pdmtong

11-19-2013, 04:43 PM

If you want it to pop then orange only on the headset. I would also go back to a black clamp

Leave the hubs black.

There are plenty of colorful bikes and people here. Hence the yes to mango ck replies. I am not in that group. Simple. Let the bike speak for itself. The headset is an unexpected spark of color and interest that resonates the panel striping.

jmoore

11-19-2013, 04:49 PM

I had a black clamp but replaced it with an orange Salsa LipLock a few months back. That clamp in the pic is a POS and lasted about 4 rides before it split during tightening. It never held.

And the frame definitely should be the center of attention of this build. And of course the awesome saddle and matching bar tape :D

If you want it to pop then orange only on the headset. I would also go back to a black clamp

Leave the hubs black.

There are plenty of colorful bikes and people here. Hence the yes to mango ck replies. I am not in that group. Simple. Let the bike speak for itself. The headset is an unexpected spark of color and interest that resonates the panel striping.

jmoore

11-19-2013, 05:05 PM

Better pic. Not so blown out. And it has the black collar.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/487298_10201264447876279_248097382_n.jpg

rustychisel

11-19-2013, 05:18 PM

hmmmm, I'm in the 100% 'noooooo' camp, but for that bike an exception must be made.

Mango hubs and white bar tape

pdmtong

11-19-2013, 05:46 PM

Better pic. Not so blown out. And it has the black collar.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/487298_10201264447876279_248097382_n.jpg

now we are talking!

and, if you need an endorsement on the colourway choice, look no further than the colourway experts. in fact, based on the below, you ought to be spending money on lightweights.

vav

11-19-2013, 06:07 PM

I'd go Mango. I did it with my Serotta. Granted, blue is more subtle than orange. I just recently installed a matching blue CK HS and BB and you can barely notice. I don't think Mango hubs would take anything away from the bike.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/9548080751_18ab270c14_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2817/9548080331_5f08ffabf6_z.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/9550869002_55b2caaf38_z.jpg

Mikej

11-19-2013, 06:07 PM

Carpet needs to match the drapes- especially mango

Seramount

11-19-2013, 06:32 PM

meh, live a little...go with the mango hubs.

but, wth is in your front bottle...? squid ink...?

10-4

11-19-2013, 06:52 PM

Whatever you do, get some handbuilts on there. Easton wheels do not belong on that bike.

Also, I love the mango King bits, but I think you should do black.

With that said, I have a set of mango King R45 hubs I'd like to sell. 32h f/r. I'd guess they have about 1500 miles on them. 9/10/11sp Shimano freehub body....

zennmotion

11-19-2013, 07:13 PM

Keep in mind that over time, colored anodization fades with sunlight.

jmoore

11-19-2013, 07:40 PM

but, wth is in your front bottle...? squid ink...?

I didn't have any Cytomax so I went with a Coke on that ride.

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DRZRM

11-19-2013, 07:54 PM

I like a matching CK hub (my collar is an orange Eriksen which was as close as I could get). That said, the bike will look great, and well matched, whatever you do. Nice frame.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/drzrm/2012-11-03085107.jpg

HugoBear

11-19-2013, 08:10 PM

spiderman

11-19-2013, 08:59 PM

They ride sweeter!

danielpack22@ma

11-20-2013, 07:12 AM

I vote for mango hubs and handlebra tape.
These are on my Firefly

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/7903698772_7ff1dc3511_o.jpg

They are fantastic!:banana:

Salsa_Lover

11-20-2013, 07:49 AM

If I were so concerned about aesthetics as you are, I would swap that horrendous crank for something more pleasant to the eye :p ( maybe the shifters too :D )

Ahneida Ride

11-20-2013, 08:03 AM

If I were so concerned about aesthetics as you are, I would swap that horrendous crank for something more pleasant to the eye :p ( maybe the shifters too :D )

Like what ?

I'd suggest a TA Carmina ..... but they are around 800 frn by the time you
get rings and a Phil BB.

Shimano cranks look futuristic.

Ahneida Ride

11-20-2013, 08:06 AM

I vote for mango hubs and handlebra tape.

Jason always rides with HB wrap. :banana: :) :hello: :p

Columbus SLX

11-20-2013, 08:08 AM

Since you're in the market for opinions, I vote:

http://icons.iconarchive.com/icons/artbees/paradise-fruits/256/Mango-icon.png

The only apprehension I'd have about mango is (for me) the possibility that the wheelset might wind up on a few different frames in its lifetime, including one that doesn't look good with it. I tend to build wheels to keep for a long time.

Salsa_Lover

11-20-2013, 08:11 AM

Like what ?

I'd suggest a TA Carmina ..... but they are around 800 frn by the time you
get rings and a Phil BB.

Shimano cranks look futuristic.

futuristic could be good on a futuristic frame, but this is a classic looking frame so probably as you say a TA crank would be nice or a simple black crank, or some thing from VeloOrange or tune ?

I have seen some orange tune cranks, to be over the top? :p

downtube

11-20-2013, 08:19 AM

Maybe you are thinking to much. It's just a couple of wheels for a bicycle. You aren't choosing a wife, or buying a house. The wheels will work the same no matter what color hub you use. If mango makes you smile, roll with it. I am not trying to be a jerk, but I get stuck in that thinking to much about something mode all the time and I recognize the signs.
chuck :)

jmoore

11-20-2013, 08:37 AM

I am definitely thinking about it too much. But we all do this, esp with aesthetic choices. Just look at the 150+post threads about water bottle cages :)

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jmoore

11-20-2013, 08:39 AM

If I were so concerned about aesthetics as you are, I would swap that horrendous crank for something more pleasant to the eye :p ( maybe the shifters too :D )

:p

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one60

11-20-2013, 09:26 AM

why not highlight your saddle re-making skills & craft a cover which copies the orange/black/white in the panels? If you go with a black saddle, I think a white (or is it creme?) and orange (mango) stripe down the center of the saddle in similar proportion to the panel detail would look nice but would not be overkill.

Another easy detail is to add the stripes to your handlebar plugs...either with pinstripe tape or use rattle can paint & masking.

christian

11-20-2013, 09:45 AM

http://s-tec-essence.eshop.t-online.de/WebRoot/Store4/Shops/Shop38023/4B44/917F/6BFC/DD37/439F/AC14/500D/5C11/Tune_0020_Fast_0020_Foot.jpg

jmoore

11-20-2013, 10:36 AM

Thread drift alert!

Me: mango or black hubs?
thread: change your cranks, groupset, bottom bracket, saddle, bar tape and bar plugs.

Hubs people. Let's stick to the hub color. ;)

echelon_john

11-20-2013, 10:39 AM

Don't forget pedal washers!

; )

Salsa_Lover

11-20-2013, 10:44 AM

Thread drift alert!

Me: mango or black hubs?
thread: change your cranks, groupset, bottom bracket, saddle, bar tape and bar plugs.

Hubs people. Let's stick to the hub color. ;)

you can keep your frame on :D

ean10775

11-20-2013, 12:41 PM

Another vote in favor of the mango hubs. I don't think it would be too much orange on that bike. If the frame was orange my opinion would differ.

Mr Cabletwitch

11-20-2013, 02:40 PM

I would go with Mango Hubs and plain nipples, or black hubs and orange nipples. Either way I would do some kind of color pop on the wheels.

christian

11-20-2013, 02:51 PM

Dissenting opinion (again): colored aluminum nipples make me want to punch the owner.

AngryScientist

11-20-2013, 03:00 PM

Dissenting opinion (again): colored aluminum nipples make me want to punch the owner.

http://static.fjcdn.com/comments/You+mad+bro+_746a9481a11d1f25fdb974929f89c433.jpg

jmoore

11-20-2013, 04:20 PM

A new option has presented itself today:

HPlusSon Archtypes - hard adonized
Chris King hubs - pewter

That might pick up the Ultegra ice gray components nicely.

Ugh. Such decisions!

Mr Cabletwitch

11-20-2013, 04:22 PM

http://www.justridingalong.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/polished_004.jpg

http://www.justridingalong.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pacentiDL31_DTlefty.jpg

You think that's bad?

Seeing somebody smoking in a car with a child, or keeping a dog in a hot car makes me wanna punch somebody, but really your that against colored nipples. :rolleyes:

Mr Cabletwitch

11-20-2013, 04:24 PM

A new option has presented itself today:

HPlusSon Archtypes - hard adonized
Chris King hubs - pewter

That might pick up the Ultegra ice gray components nicely.

Ugh. Such decisions!

If its a good deal its sounds like a winner, will make the bike look very stealthy plus make your headset stick out like a sore thumb, in a good way.

rwsaunders

11-20-2013, 04:31 PM

I had a mango headset on a brushed Ti frame and I loved the look. I'd worry that the market for mango hubs might be small when the time comes to sell the wheels.

GScot

11-20-2013, 04:52 PM

I've seen the pewter CK parts. I think they will work out great.

christian

11-20-2013, 04:53 PM

I'd worry that the market for mango hubs might be small when the time comes to sell the wheels.Blind stokers who like to bling their tandem come to mind.

d6025k

11-20-2013, 05:48 PM

If its a good deal its sounds like a winner, will make the bike look very stealthy plus make your headset stick out like a sore thumb, in a good way.

This sounds like a great idea, those wheels :cool:

rustychisel

11-20-2013, 05:57 PM

Blind stokers who like to bling their tandem come to mind.

I giggled, then realised Keiran Modra lives here. Five time paralympian, gold medal and WR holder. His tandem combo have passed me on the road from time to time.

This is worth watching... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilyQ7dYxLWk

downtube

11-20-2013, 08:04 PM

I am definitely thinking about it too much. But we all do this, esp with aesthetic choices. Just look at the 150+post threads about water bottle cages :)

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Oh yea, I remember trying to pick cages. I didn't know it was possible to visit so many stores and read so many forums to chose bottle cages for my first bike. My last build went much easier,

Janders

11-20-2013, 09:07 PM

Mango hubs?

YES PLEASE

(said the guy with the sparkly orange bike with blue CK hubs...)

dawgie

11-21-2013, 09:02 AM

You can never have too much Mango.

JonSnow

11-28-2013, 03:30 PM

Yes to mango hubs, no to colored nipples always.

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