BoTM Bike of The Month February 2023 - repaints special

[Once A Hero]

if your going on paint quality then there is only one winner so far (GROVE)
the shame is its a show of cost again who is prepared to spend the most on paint
maybe member repaints would of been a better show of skills/what someone can create

having said the above can not knock the beautiful bikes in this months comp

You're a repaint specialist @stevede , have you got anything to submit?

 

[stevede]

You're a repaint specialist @stevede , have you got anything to submit?

not that would compete

 

[Once A Hero]

not that would compete

Very modest

You've still got 7 days to produce something!

 

[Ductape]

Ductape's 1983 Ritchey Competition.
Build thread: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/ritchey-competition-1983.286027/

I found this classic 1983 Ritchey with a horrible bass boat black and silver backyard paint job. Took the time to paint the bike and find the era correct missing components (new paint, new parts). One of the most gratifying restores I have ever been part of.

Passing through researching my latest bike project and came across BOTM. I have always enjoyed this monthly thread. Haven't been much of a contributor lately, but it's always nice to stop by and say hi to you all, while digging around in the archives.

 

[Suprachrgd82]

Doubtful she’ll will get any votes as it is nowhere near catalog spec, but she is a beaut in my eyes

Edit:

1993 GT Zaskar (Frankenstein)
Thread: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/sup’s-single-owner-gt-de-evolution-3rd-frame.46993/

 

[TreaderSteve]

TreaderSteve's 1993 Cannondale BOTE - The Pastel Plonker

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/the-pastel-plonker-cannondale-1993-bote.434879/

A very tired frame and forks turned into this in the garden - lots of preparation, choosing fine days with little wind, Montana Gold colours and a 2K rattle can gloss. All the stickers under the 2K. It's super-bright and lairy in real life! Not sure what my favourite part is but I like the powdercoated DX pedal cages that have a pink splatter and the 'Pepperoni' fork decal

 

[Antwack]

Doubtful she’ll will get any votes as it is nowhere near catalog spec, but she is a beaut in my eyes
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1993 GT Zaskar (Frankenstein)
Thread: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/sup’s-single-owner-gt-de-evolution-3rd-frame.46993/

What’s the white things around the hubs?

 

[Suprachrgd82]

What’s the white things around the hubs?

It’s a short length of para-cord. In the 90’s we used to tie a piece loosely around the hubs so it would keep the hub clean as it is ridden. Quirky thing like installing a Chris King headset upside down.

 

[Tsundere]

Tsundere's 1992 Roberts Black Leopard

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1992-roberts-black-leopard.454426/page-6#post-3374779

 

[Factorycol]

oooo a special month, I can enter

FactoryCol's Yo Eddy.

I sourced the frame and a horrible build from the US in a tatty condition, and I'd always wanted a "team" paint job, so the build started.



the original paint.

and how it is now, with some great work by Addicted Bikes in Huddersfield who painted it for me.



Picture from Malverns Classic 2022 (deleted) because the spec was as it was then, its now changed a bit, so I've swapped the photos out with one I've taken today).

Build thread - here

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...buk-summer-special-super-bike-tribute.429366/
I'm so happy with how it turned out.