Wyatt Earp Posted March 9, 2015 Share Red and black is really passe in the mtb world as far as I can tell. Surely they could have delivered something a little more interesting. All those visual references to come to the same conclusion as so many before. Red, black and white go together well. Grief its like no one who rides a bike has ever heard of colour theory. http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2014/10/learn-the-basics-of-color-theory-to-know-what-looks-good/Ben Gray Hum You see how it works, let me inform you .Custom is anything that you cannot take off the shelf .Something so unique that no two will look alike. The age old theory of "if you have nothing good to say, rather say nothing"Why don't you tell us what you think of this custom build ? https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/146677-turning-something-special-into-something-unique/?hl=%2Bturning+%2Bsomething+%2Bspecial&do=findComment&comment=2561893 Now in this case of Iwan's bike.We have a custom built hand made frame with a paint job as per customers request, it doesn't get any better than that.Stop being jealous . Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Frosty, FrequentFaller and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 9, 2015 Share Have a nice day.Snip. Except that it's Iwan's PERSONAL bike build. Which, if you'd paid attention, is rather obvious. The frame comes in raw steel. The colours are HIS choice. You're essentially coming in here saying his design choices are shaite and he needs to go back to pre-school cos he's blind. It is NOT an advertorial. It's a 4 part build diary based on Iwan's search for a long travel steel hardtail. Yes, it goes into the history of the bike, the maker and the reasons for his choices - but this is the thing - they're HIS choices. So, if you don't like the colour scheme, just say it's not for you. Don't tell him he's design challenged and needs to go back to the drawing board because black and red on MTB is passe, here's your colour wheel you fool. There's the normal way of doing things, and then there's the way you did them./ FrequentFaller, Brian Fantana, BogusOne and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 9, 2015 Share Why don't you tell us what you think of this custom build ? it's shaite. Mostly because I'm jealous, and... No. That's the only reason. BogusOne and Wyatt Earp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amasendeinja Posted March 9, 2015 Share Iwan, awesome thread and awesome build. Thanks for sharing. I love the small details that the bike what it is...it's all in the details. Enjoy the ride.... my next custom bike (once my wife is slightly less apoplectic after Shorn the Sheep) is a Mecer for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 9, 2015 Share it's shaite. Mostly because I'm jealous, and... No. That's the only reason.Iwan's bike looks great, hope you are reading this drummer boy I also like the fact that he supports his LBS and spray-painter on a regular basis .It pays off, one can see that . Hairy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and BogusOne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Enough chit chat ... where is part 4 already .... you getting worse than that River Rat paddling down a stream in a bath tub thread already! BogusOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJuice Posted March 9, 2015 Share Verskoon die afrikaans.Die vier beste kleure vir n fiets is:wit, rooi en swart.Wit - is vinnigRooi - is vinnigerSwart - is die vinnigsteWit, rooi, swart - f..... vinnigOeps, ek ry n Vipa en droom van n custom Vipa deur Bogus, jip wit, rooi en swart. Iwan jou bike like awesome! Enjoy! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, ThePubSA and BogusOne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 9, 2015 Share Verskoon die afrikaans.Die vier beste kleure vir n fiets is:wit, rooi en swart.Wit - is vinnigRooi - is vinnigerSwart - is die vinnigsteWit, rooi, swart - f..... vinnigOeps, ek ry n Vipa en droom van n custom Vipa deur Bogus, jip wit, rooi en swart. Iwan jou bike like awesome! Enjoy!Dis Piele DJuice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted March 9, 2015 Share This is one of the nicest bikes I have ever seen. In addition to its good looks, it is an extremely versatile build as well. with this bike you will be able to ride everything from XC to agressive trail with relative ease. Perfect for SA enduros as well. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 9, 2015 Share Judging from the pic, it looks like a clear coat over the steel and not a full colour over ?Just confirmed that this is indeed the case. Apparently it looks "Irn Bru-ish" in the sun, what with the brazing, clean metal and work-marks on the frame I REALLY want to see this deanbean and BogusOne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorn_skollie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Yor. Looking at this bike is like looking at a high class hooker you can't afford. In red fishnets nogal. Who laughs at you when you are naked. Sexy. And we all know she's a tease too. Now. Let us see if the carpet matches the drapes. NixM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 9, 2015 Share Yor. Looking at this bike is like looking at a high class hooker you can't afford. In red fishnets nogal. Who laughs at you when you are naked. Sexy. And we all know she's a tease too. Now. Let us see if the carpet matches the drapes.what carpet... Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted March 9, 2015 Share Just confirmed that this is indeed the case. Apparently it looks "Irn Bru-ish" in the sun, what with the brazing, clean metal and work-marks on the frame I REALLY want to see this I have tog seen it in the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 9, 2015 Share I have tog seen it in the flesh shuddup. I'm not talking to you. You can't even get your colours straight! BogusOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 9, 2015 Share shuddup. I'm not talking to you. You can't even get your colours straight!I asked for Lotus colours and got an Australian cricket team jersey back . eddy, ThePubSA and BogusOne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 9, 2015 Share I asked for Lotus colours and got an Australian cricket team jersey back .that was a baaaaaaaaaaa(d) mistake. BogusOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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