Cannondale SM500, 1991

[peakecentral]

Back from Mikris

So the frame and fork are back from Mikris in Stroud. It's a good job, and stunning value at £50 for a chemical dip, some sort of blasting then powdercoat. I'm glad I went for matt blue-black, it's just what I hoped for.

I'm having a quandary over decals, can't decide between orange for contrast or black for stealth. Heading toward black at the moment. I need to decide as it affects the cable outer colours. Won't be going for grey lettering, so the grey cables I bought are surplus.

Some photos are shared here: https://plus.google.com/photos/11147769 ... 9707549985

 

[minor_LEGEND]

Bright decals for contrast/retro kudos.

 

[peakecentral]

Bright decals for contrast/retro kudos.

White or orange?

 

[raidan73]

Re:

^ agreed.

Stealth would look good but I think Cannondale did this recently, maybe on a Badboy? The retro look is what you need

 

[peakecentral]

Re: Re:

^ agreed.

Stealth would look good but I think Cannondale did this recently, maybe on a Badboy? The retro look is what you need

The sixth image on this page http://allthingsbikes.com/frames.html has a lovely dark blue/orange lettering example.

White or orange?

 

[raidan73]

Re:

Pink

....or orange

 

[peakecentral]

Re: Re:

Pink

....or orange

That'll be orange then.

And yes, the Cannondale Bad Boy look does appeal. Meaner than a junkyard dog. But I am minded to go for white or orange. If I buy the downtube and head logos, I can make the chainstay and model decals on a sticker cutter at work. Obviously, white is easier to match than orange.

 

[peakecentral]

I cut some decals yesterday, and fitted them today:

This really annoyed me, as the spacing between THE and USA isn't quite right.
I almost did HANDBUILT IN TWYNING instead.

Oops, focus issues

 

[peakecentral]

And can anyone advise what laquer I should use to spray over the decals?

Thanks.

 

[The History Man]

Elnet?