Current Projects chat and miscellany

^yours?

I actually thought the baby pink + lacquer from Armourtex looked great.

I'll probably get my next daily ride painted that colour...

is there a word for non standard frames like the one above ^^^^^ ?

were they used for particular disciplines? (well, obviously, but which particular)

Thinking of building a new front wheel for this. The rear rim is a H Plus Son Formation Face so I was thinking a SL 42 for the front.

Anyone have experience with the rim & breaking surface on it?

What kind of glitter would be the best to achieve a similar one to the njs frames, spray glitter or the normal ones like this? If scattered on the wet final coat.
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/HOLOGRAPHIC-GLITTER-POTS-FINE-HIGH-QUALITY-HUGE-RANGE-OF-COLOURS-NAIL-ART-CRAFT-/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/z/TUgAAOxydyxSQ1ii/$T2eC16RHJHkFFly6YewqBSQ1ihfso!~~60_58.JPG

If scattered on the wet final coat, it will never look anything like an NJS paint job. It will look like a bike with glitter stuck on it.

I know it wont be anywhere near. Only really doing it to try and see if it can look half decent. If it looks really shit Ill just paint over it.

Is that Dov's CAAD?

Yes. It should tide me over nicely for the winter.

I know it wont be anywhere near. Only really doing it to try and see if it can look half decent. If it looks really shit Ill just paint over it.

The flake used in sparkle paint jobs is way finer than it looks, enabling it to float and tumble around in the paint/lacquer. Gives it real depth.
Applying glitter to wet paint will just mean the glitter sits flat, on one level.
I'd perhaps test it on something first, and use the finest glitter you can find. Or, put some coarse glitter into a herb chopper.

The flake used in sparkle paint jobs is way finer than it looks, enabling it to float and tumble around in the paint/lacquer. Gives it real depth.
Applying glitter to wet paint will just mean the glitter sits flat, on one level.
I'd perhaps test it on something first, and use the finest glitter you can find. Or, put some coarse glitter into a herb chopper.

Ah yes, I think I will gradually sprinkle some over the final black and the clear lacquer coats. I've just put an order in for some .008 and some .015 and will see how it bit it is when it arrives. Thanks for that B

james1234 on here does painting for a living. maybr hes willing to give some advice?

Random question:
Conti 4000s vs Gatorskins for a roadbike - puncture resistance is nice I may add.

Are the Gators just a slightly overbuilt, bullet-proof inner city tyre? Are the 4000s more practical for a road bike?

I am not sure Gatorskin has better puncture protection, but they may have more rubber (doesn't equal puncture protection).

There is a great thread about tires on this forum - check it out.

gp4000

ok gp4000 or 4 season?

The more I read the more I am totally fucking confused.
Realistically most of the mentioned tyres will be totally fine but it's hard to actually choose.

Seems to be between 4000s and gp4 - people reckon Gators are slow and aren't great in the wet.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-grand-prix-4-season-folding-road-tyre/
Seem reasonable and the description fits my needs (I think).

"Top level racing clincher with exceptional winter and wet condition performance with a Duraskin® cut-resistant layer from bead to bead and 2 extra Vectran breakers help increase puncture protection."

gp4000s 25c is my winter winning formula.

Gators are awful in the wet. Ive enjoyed riding gp4000s much much more. Never tried 4seasons.

gators are great for cheap everyday commuting tyres. They wear out pretty quick and don't have great grip but roll alright and are cheap, so if it gets killed by a big piece of glass or whatever it's no big issue.
Gp4000 are very quick tyres, last for a good amount of time and don't puncture too easily.
4seasons roll slightly slower than the gp4000's, but last much longer and are a good amount more protected from punctures. Both these ones cost a fair amount so can be pricey to replace.

At that price from Wiggle up there ^^^ you can't go wrong. The gp4000 is a great tyre.

GP4000s are very nice, very nice indeed.

Gators are good for fixie Skidz and steady commuting, can't trust them in the wet or cold though.

Thank you all, what I needed to hear.

Thinking of building a new front wheel for this. The rear rim is a H Plus Son Formation Face so I was thinking a SL 42 for the front.

Anyone have experience with the rim & breaking surface on it?

This'll look way nicer with a black front wheel I reckon!

one more piece of the puzzle

I think a silver rear would be nicer as a black front would still need a silver braking surface.

The SL42 comes with a black braking surface, will that get worn down to silver over time?