Too Much Blue?

[bearcrawl]

You think the blue wheel decals are too much? Building the new roadie and took a chance with the blue decals. Not sure if I love it. Starting to think white or nothing may look better. Don't worry, I'm not going to ask if my ass looks fat in these jeans next......
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[Lewis Moon]

Wrong color blue, and yes, too much blue.

Almost Blue (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z7X8fbNIkI)

[Seramount]

the decals are too turquoise-y...not a great match.

[adrien]

If you like the strobe effect, go with white decals on that. Otherwise, I'm a fan of the muted black

[Lewis Moon]

the decals are too turquoise-y...not a great match.

Close, but not quite is worse than clashing, IMO.

[FlashUNC]

Too much.

[echelon_john]

Have you had the growth on the top tube near the head tube examined? It looks like it could be malignant.

[livingminimal]

I love Parlee, but that's the only color I like the Altum in. White labels would be better though. The blue's off. No labels would be even better. Make that bike POP. Get the Red off the Red too.

Congrats on a great freaking bike for sure.

[Fatty]

Not to much if the color matched, but little off on the shade.

[sandyrs]

Too much even if it's exactly the same color.

Colored decals on carbon wheels always look bad IMO.

[Dromen]

I have a couple bikes with red shifters. Slippery when wet. I cut cotton friction tape the shape of paddle to improve grip. You could do the same in black/blue(good luck matching)/white/etc to get rid of red if it bothers you and want to improve performance.

another .02

[thirdgenbird]

Too much. They would look great without decals though.

[christian]

Colored decals on carbon wheels always look bad IMO.Except Boras of course.

[velofinds]

Love the color of the bike! White decals and white bar tape, then call it a day.

[awdwon]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly3trgnnmM1qaqorjo1_500.png

[crashnburn]

White or stealth decals would be my choice.

[sandyrs]

Except Boras of course.

That's fair. Campy gets a pass on their red details throughout their line, I suppose!

[franswa]

That frame is a very nice color of blue, but the mismatched decal color is detracting from the bike as a whole. I say no decals with a black saddle and bar tape.

[Bob Ross]

Starting to think white or nothing may look better.

I'm a huge fan of "nothing" when it comes to decals, especially on wheels.

[tumbler]

Too much and not enough of a match. If you can remove them, I think solid black would look best. White decals would be fine as well.

[Shoeman]

Too much. They would look great without decals though.

What he said!!!

[DRZRM]

Of course everyone has already said it, but the problem is that the blue does not match. I'd vote stealth black first, then white, just depends on your preference.

[Dead Man]

Needs more blue

[makoti]

I feel bad for you, with all these negative comments. So, I'm going to say it looks good. It's not true, unfortunately (it is too much and doesn't match), but I feel better reading the comments now. ;)

[Dead Man]

Just do turquoise saddle n tape and itll look great.

Problem will be finding turquoise saddle n tape.. But they exist, im sure

[sweet_johnny]

The good news is that there is still time to right this wrong by following rule number 1.

Rule #1: Thy bartape color shall matcheth thy saddle color.

[Keith A]

If you want decals on the wheels, then something like this might look good...

http://www.wheelbuilder.com/images/D/zipp-black-decals-2014-03.jpg

[bearcrawl]

Current thinking is white tape. Saddle aint goin no place, that's my baby. Guess I could get a black one but ironically I don't care all that much. Maybe white saddle white tape and White decals. Have the decals already. Should have time to cut the steerer and tape the bars tonight. I know you all cant wait to see. Can you see the tongue in the cheek?
Thanks tho for all the input. You all confirmed my suspicions.

[bearcrawl]

Also.... for the record. The colors are a bit closer in real life. Not quite as tourquoisey.

[paredown]

Current thinking is white tape. Saddle aint goin no place, that's my baby. Guess I could get a black one but ironically I don't care all that much. Maybe white saddle white tape and White decals. Have the decals already. Should have time to cut the steerer and tape the bars tonight. I know you all cant wait to see. Can you see the tongue in the cheek?
Thanks tho for all the input. You all confirmed my suspicions.

I'm in the minority--I like the blue even if it does not quite match. And I was going to say white tape/white saddle...

White on the wheels if the slight mismatch on the blue bugs you.

It will be a thing!

[sandyrs]

Current thinking is white tape. Saddle aint goin no place, that's my baby. Guess I could get a black one but ironically I don't care all that much. Maybe white saddle white tape and White decals. Have the decals already. Should have time to cut the steerer and tape the bars tonight. I know you all cant wait to see. Can you see the tongue in the cheek?
Thanks tho for all the input. You all confirmed my suspicions.

I actually am really excited to see this bike built up. I love that shade of blue and think it will look great with all black/white everything.

[livingminimal]

i feel bad for you, with all these negative comments. So, i'm going to say it looks good. It's not true, unfortunately (it is too much and doesn't match), but i feel better reading the comments now. ;)

qotd.

[572cv]

You said you took a chance on the wheel decal color and weren't sure you liked it. Then you took a chance on us! :beer:

The blue of the frame seems ( internet color transformation can be deceiving, I will say) to clash enough with the blue of the wheel decals that, if it were mine, I'd peel the decals. The white on the seat post decal works. It seems to me that Handlebra had a white bar tape with blue stitching available that would look great and feel plush.

You appear relatively new, and so missed our old friend and forumite, Pete. He always had a positive contribution, sometimes even just to remind everyone to enjoy the process. And always, to have a glass of red !

Since your location is Napa, I hope when you finish your bike, you get out for a great ride, then admire the new build with a glass of red!

[stien]

Guess who's going to notice in real life? Probably nobody. I wouldn't bother spending any money changing decals. Just ride! Faster and nobody will even notice the color of your bike. :banana:

[Tickdoc]

That bike is sick. I'm dying to see some orange to compliment that blue, ala gulf style......

http://www.autobahnbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/porsche-9ff-widowmaker.gif

[velomonkey]

Be a Tiger . . . get blue cables and blue handle bar wrap and go all out and get that blue with a green strip fizik saddle.

[Waldo]

Peel off the decals to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics.

You're welcome.

:rolleyes:

[Dead Man]

Pff.. looking at it from my laptop (was on my phone earlier) looks totally fine. I would do blue saddle and tape too, though.

[Pierre]

Love the ride (and the hump) - this coming from someone who just bought a Look 675 though.

Same comments as the majority. I'd prefer these wheels with either white, black or no decals. Having said this, I'd be tempted to keep the blue on for a while just to see if it grows on me. I've always found that changing up small things over time with the same bike allows you to snuff out the urge for a new purchase. Not sure about white bar tape though. It will look nice until it gets dirty. I'm in the same bind myself! I'd be tempted to just go with black because of this.

Do those ZIPP water bottle holders work? It looks like it's only a matter of time until the bottle flies out the bottom and into the pack of riders behind you...

[BobO]

That bike is sick. I'm dying to see some orange to compliment that blue, ala gulf style......

http://www.autobahnbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/porsche-9ff-widowmaker.gif

I saw a bike done up in the old Gulf Oil scheme at Tour de Big Bear last year. It was every bit as striking on a bike as it was on the car, though admittedly lacking in subtlety.

[OtayBW]

Build it up, ride it, enjoy it...and then figure out what works for you in the color Dept. :rolleyes:

[FlashUNC]

I gotta be honest, I feel the whole Gulf livery homage thing is passe at this point.

[sitzmark]

Example of ways to smoothly bring three major color groups together - blue, white, black without a "blotchy" look. In this way the primary colors blend well enough that the eye doesn't get stuck in any one spot as you scan across the bike. Basically turns into a "pattern" and another color (or not) can be the focal point. Lampre and V-DCM have both used this scheme.

Not having the wheel stickers match exactly becomes a fourth major color (because of the size of the stickers) and all of them compete for attention simultaneously. Too much chaos (for my eye) if you're shooting for a refined look.

As you have it, it won't go any slower or handle any different. Easiest and least expensive way to "pull it together" with added pop is to use white wheel stickers. Of course, easiest is to peel the stickers and ride. Another option would be to change both the wheel stickers and frame logo colors so they match and are a complimentary color of blue to the frame. Then work with solid bar tape or tape that integrates 2-3 of the colors.

Regardless of the colors you choose - enjoy the ride!!

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[summilux]

Especially Boras of course.

Fixed it for you.

[summilux]

I gotta be honest, I feel the whole Gulf livery homage thing is passe at this point.

How could you not love this.

[cnighbor1]

Heck here in California we wear very dark sunglasses .we can't tell a bicycle from a blonde. Same for too much blue We can't tell colors either
so leave it the way it is if located in CA

[Waldo]

How could you not love this.

IMO this frame would look ugly in any color scheme, but this one especially. YMMV.

[velomonkey]

but this one especially. YMMV.

Correct: our mileage does vary. VERY, VERY MUCH VARY CAUSE THAT BIKE IS FIRE.

[FlashUNC]

How could you not love this.

It looks like umpteen other Gulf livery homage bikes I've seen. There were other cool race cars model a bike paint scheme after. Its just blah.

No Martini Group B livery homage?

[Bob Ross]

Should have time to cut the steerer


Wait, you're going to cut that steerer?!?!










:banana:

[BobO]

It looks like umpteen other Gulf livery homage bikes I've seen. There were other cool race cars model a bike paint scheme after. Its just blah.

No Martini Group B livery homage?

Martini is somewhat understated in racing livery. That's not to say it isn't a powerful statement, but without the large canvas that is a car it may just come across as a white bike with blue and red stripes. Which I'm sure can look great, but its different from Gulf. Gulf is bold, contrasting and screams look at me even when splashed on the limited surfaces. Now, if you want both bold and classy, British racing green with gold stripe.

[BumbleBeeDave]

How could you not love this.

. . . looks HAWT!

:banana::banana::banana:

BBD

[Ronsonic]

First world problems.

As for race car colors, John Player. Yes, my first "good" bike was a Raleigh 3s.


http://cdn1.evo.co.uk/sites/evo/files/styles/article_main_wide_image/public/images/dir_821/car_photo_410644.jpg?itok=g2G7_HY2

[CampyorBust]

You blue it!

On second thought maybe not, get you some dark blue decals and you won't be singing the blues no mo.

[bearcrawl]

Well, turned into a late night but I was able to get er done. Didn't have time to switch out the decals but I threw the winter wheels on there. Similar effect. I think I like it. Thanks again for all the feedback.

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/RLDlll/IMG_6228_zpsmrmdlqaw.jpg (http://s800.photobucket.com/user/RLDlll/media/IMG_6228_zpsmrmdlqaw.jpg.html)
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/RLDlll/IMG_6231_zpsx1fzgmdm.jpg (http://s800.photobucket.com/user/RLDlll/media/IMG_6231_zpsx1fzgmdm.jpg.html)
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[christian]

Yeah, way better.

[FlashUNC]

Martini is somewhat understated in racing livery. That's not to say it isn't a powerful statement, but without the large canvas that is a car it may just come across as a white bike with blue and red stripes. Which I'm sure can look great, but its different from Gulf. Gulf is bold, contrasting and screams look at me even when splashed on the limited surfaces. Now, if you want both bold and classy, British racing green with gold stripe.

Agree completely. Just over the default of "We want to make an homage to racing livery, let's copy the Gulf one!"

That British Racing Green and gold is another one that was top of mind. When you see it, gosh, its gorgeous.

[Tickdoc]

Nice choice...that looks awesome and very easy on the eyes. I'll bet that one goes like stink and doesn't weigh much.

[bearcrawl]

Hung it on the scale last night. Fully built, ready to ride with alloy training wheels, cages, pedals, etc = 14.9# Actually a little lighter than I thought it would be.

[one60]

Agree with others, this rig look best without the blue. I would add that replacing the black hoods with white ones would make the bar/tape/saddle really tie in with the logo which offset the frame so well.

Does sram make hoods in different colors?

Nicely done! Enjoy it!!

[sandyrs]

Well, turned into a late night but I was able to get er done. Didn't have time to switch out the decals but I threw the winter wheels on there. Similar effect. I think I like it. Thanks again for all the feedback.

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/RLDlll/IMG_6228_zpsmrmdlqaw.jpg (http://s800.photobucket.com/user/RLDlll/media/IMG_6228_zpsmrmdlqaw.jpg.html)
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/RLDlll/IMG_6231_zpsx1fzgmdm.jpg (http://s800.photobucket.com/user/RLDlll/media/IMG_6231_zpsx1fzgmdm.jpg.html)
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/RLDlll/IMG_6229_zpsehzdpyfr.jpg (http://s800.photobucket.com/user/RLDlll/media/IMG_6229_zpsehzdpyfr.jpg.html)

That's a good looking bike right there.

[Tickdoc]

:beer:Hung it on the scale last night. Fully built, ready to ride with alloy training wheels, cages, pedals, etc = 14.9# Actually a little lighter than I thought it would be.

[bearcrawl]

I know..... I was thinking the same thing. Ugh. One is ripped anyway. White hoods may be in this things future.

[makoti]

Dat's nice.

[ofcounsel]

Looks great!!

[beeatnik]

Hung it on the scale last night. Fully built, ready to ride with alloy training wheels, cages, pedals, etc = 14.9# Actually a little lighter than I thought it would be.

Knew you found your way over here from Weight Weenies. The SRAMz gave it away.

BTW

I like your 50's Diner style.

[bearcrawl]

Done, done, done. Completely done now.

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/RLDlll/IMG_6322_zpsm4hf1jne.jpg (http://s800.photobucket.com/user/RLDlll/media/IMG_6322_zpsm4hf1jne.jpg.html)

You were all right. Much better with the white decals.

[velotrack]

14.9 is great... I would have guessed 16 flat. That frame is probably lighter than it looks. White decals look great.

[Ronsonic]

I dunno. Are you sure you shouldn't have more blue? :fight:




Kidding. Looks great.

[Dead Man]

Too much white

[R3awak3n]

Looks great but black wheel decals would be even better

[MesiJezi]

Preferred it with the black hoods, but looks great.

[Ti Designs]

Speed is the only way to defend the color of your bike...