I mentioned back in earlier posts that i’m opting for a Black and White colour scheme. I have pretty much worked out most of the bikes spec now and what colour each component will be. The minimal monochrome approach should make for a very clean, tight looking bike.
Frame – Pure White
Forks – Black Carbon Blades
Headset – Black (Cane Creek S2 Inch)
Bars – Black (Chopped down Kore Race straight Bars) & Black (Chopped down Scott riser bars)
Grips – Black (Funn lock-ons) & White ( Oury Mtb style) not sure which to run yet
Seatpost – Black (haven’t decided what post)
Saddle – Black (Selle Italia Flite Original)
Rims – White (Velocity Deep Vs)
Hubs – Silver (Formula f&r Velocity branded)
Spokes – Silver (double butted DT Swiss)
Cranks – Black & silver (Sugino Messenger – not yet purchased)
Pedals – Black & Silver (MKS GR9, Clips)
Front Brake – Black (Carbon Tektro/Cannondale Canti)
Front Brake Cable – Black
Front Brake Lever – Dark Graphite Grey/Silver (XTR Servowave 2 finger pull)
Stem – Black (Thomson Elite X4)
Chain – (haven’t decided)
Bottle Cage bolts – Black (Not purchased yet)
Tyres – Black (Conti Ultra Gatorskins 700×25c)