• I'm a yank but this is by far one of my favorite bike threads on the internet. Swear I've read through 1000+ pages so far. Over here everyone is so jaded about anything different or possibly "that's so 2007!!!" when you post a pic of a bike with risers and a composite 3/4/5 spoke wheel.

    Everyone should own one ridiculous bike that defies logic but makes you smile.

    Quick question for you. I have an older Pista I converted to threaded and the company that sent me the new fork gave me the wrong dimensions...even with 28mm tires, I have a huge gap. Example...
    http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/bianchi-pista-26512

    I'm picking up a used inexpensive track fork that's going to be proper slammed (about 3-5mm clearance with 23mm....25mm tires will a very tight fit if at all).

    The new fork is a dull matte grey.

    My bike is chrome/black/gold (yeah, screams anti).
    http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/bianchi-pista-26512

    What color should I paint this new fork? I was considering black or even bright red....or just shaving it down to bare metal/clearcoating.

    Any suggestions besides throwing my Benetton mess-of-colors bike in the trash bin?

  • I've always liked your bike. Most bikes nowadays (including mine) play it too safe with just silver or black parts (which is understandable because it most often looks good).

    I can see why people wouldn't like the gold but personally I think your frame can take it.

    As for your fork question, that's a tough one. Chrome would look the best I think but is pricey. Black is probably safest. Or go full out and anodize it gold to match the finishing kit haha.

    Massive repost, but we need more like this:

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