Martyn Ashton Volvo Cannondale Team Build - BotE

[1552]

Iconic, red with yellow decals

 

[Fam Allen]

Quick sourcing update:

DCD (wrapped with UJ) arrived this week and Middleburn Bash Guard, both reasonably clean.

 

[Fam Allen]

Finally dropped off the frame for clear coating .... with nice new head tube decal in correct size!

 

[davecara]

I'm doing clear coat over powder now after seeing this! My painter is dragging his heels

 

[Fam Allen]

Found this great little article from MBUK a few years back featuring Martyn Ashton’s ‘97 BOTE Volvo Cannondale (the one I’m basing my build on as much as I can). Only short but features a bit of insight into Martyn’s component preferences. Pic below from the article and article attached separately. Worth a read!

 

[PhilJ87]

My childhood dream bike

 

[Fam Allen]

My childhood dream bike

Same. Looking forward to getting out on it, hopefully in a few weeks!

 

[Fam Allen]

Frame is back from having it's clear coat and looking shiny!

 

[davecara]

Is that 2k clear over powder then? Going to have to go that way myself now

 

[Fam Allen]

Is that 2k clear over powder then? Going to have to go that way myself now

To be honest I’m not sure what they used. I know they decided to use something that didn’t need curing with heat to avoid any potential issues with the decals.

They weren’t bike specialists but I’m really pleased with it and it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg, so all good.