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01-08-2011, 09:29 AM
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wild paint graffiti or fine art on your bike .
i don't know how i feel about wild paint jobs on a bike graffiti or fine art on your bike . maybe i like a supple graphic but over the whole thing a bit much
part of me say's it's hip part of me says it people trying to hard to be hip with their bike . what do you think ? cheers
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01-08-2011, 09:46 AM
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I am all for the use of a bike as a creative rolling canvas. That being said, the edge between over done and just right is razor thin. The Colnago Futura bike came to mind reading your thread. Whats wrong with innovation coming within and artistic awesomeness showing it off?
 This is also one of the reasons Serotta is so cool. A ton of custom "standard" paint options and the ability to create anything you ask them to. Some people get really creative and others go for a more traditional look. No two bike should be the same IMO.
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01-08-2011, 08:29 PM
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I think a garish scheme would certainly be enough to keep me from an entire brand.
For example, I obviously love Slawta's craftsmanship, and while I've seen some delightfully restrained examples, the mostly crazy paint would probably keep LS stuff away from the top of my list. Some of the Peg stuff has the same effect on me; I'd prob look elsewhere first despite knowing how excellent the bikes are. Color is hugely important - to me at least. I wouldn't want a Sachs cross bike in anything other than red/white*. I wouldn't want an older Pista Concept in anything but Celeste. But I don't want to seem stodgy - I LOVED the Look Mondrian stuff at Interbike this year and I'd probably swap an organ for that Keith Haring Cinelli Laser. *OK, it's a Sachs cross bike - I'd take it in clashing shades of magenta.
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01-08-2011, 10:59 PM
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My general felling is that a bike frame just does not present a very good canvas for the extreme paint jobs. The tubes are too small and too far apart.
Often Slawta's and Dario's stuff just seem like a missed attempt. You kind find great examples of simply beauty from both or them. However, if it floats your boat I certainly would not judge.
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01-08-2011, 11:11 PM
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I bought my Duende for the way it fits and handles.. The uniqueness is just a bonus..
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01-08-2011, 11:18 PM
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It is all about the ride (tubes & geometry). And if the ride rules, then paint it however you like.
Personally, I love riding and seeing unique paint-jobs on my rides. The more art, the better.
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01-08-2011, 11:23 PM
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01-08-2011, 11:41 PM
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I consider him artistic more than an artist in the traditional sense of the word. Although that doesn't make much sense when talking "Art", since anything can be considered art. All I know is I love the frame.
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01-08-2011, 11:42 PM
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I consider him artistic more than an artist in the traditional sense of the word. Although that doesn't make much sense when talking "Art", since anything can be considered art. All I know is I love the frame.
   
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01-09-2011, 06:15 AM
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Steel frames in themselves are works of art, paint helps to define them.
Peg paint schemes work because they define the builder as do Sachs. What's not to like in either a Colnago Master X-Light Mapei or Joe Bell Classic Paint on this Rivendell? Both help express the builders craftsmanship.  or Joe Bell Classic Paint on this Rivendell  BTW I like what nathbdp did with his IRO Peg inspired paint. Last edited by bobswire; 01-09-2011 at 06:19 AM.
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