What price to pay for a good chromoly GT frame like Avalanche, Bravado or Karakoram?

[Black_puma]

Nice looking front end that! Glad you got the shifters sorted! Love a yellow Bravado!

Thank you, the M095's have always been my favourite shifter/lever combo, because it is such a neat design and looks at home on my Bravado.
According to the catalogue it would have been fitted as standard anyway. I do like the simplicity of the thumbshifters but I prefer the ergonomics of these shifters/levers combo.

 

[Earthcore]

That looks great!!

I know I was chuffed when I finally got (and repainted) the right stem for my Avalanche. It really bring the bike together nicely

Did you repaint the screaming yellow colorway?

 

[PhillB]

Did you repaint the screaming yellow colorway?

No, it was midnight aurora

 

[Earthcore]

No, it was midnight auroraView attachment 978559

Thank you for the fast reply. I was hoping it was the screaming yellow, as I am searching for the “correct” color code, knowing that no official codes exist.

 

[PhillB]

Thank you for the fast reply. I was hoping it was the screaming yellow, as I am searching for the “correct” color code, knowing that no official codes exist.

Ah ok. Colour matching can be tricky without the original codes, and even if you have those, fading and UV damage (especially on colours that contain red) on the rest of the frame can significantly alter the colour from original. Although, yellow should be less susceptible to this, all paint finishes age.

If you are looking for an exact colour match, my advice would be to either use a RAL chart to get it as close as possible or to consult with a professional who will be able to optically match them for you. Good luck!!

 

[Earthcore]

Ah ok. Colour matching can be tricky without the original codes, and even if you have those, fading and UV damage (especially on colours that contain red) on the rest of the frame can significantly alter the colour from original. Although, yellow should be less susceptible to this, all paint finishes age.

If you are looking for an exact colour match, my advice would be to either use a RAL chart to get it as close as possible or to consult with a professional who will be able to optically match them for you. Good luck!!

Thank you for your insights and suggestions!