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Postby Andrew G » Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:15 pm

I realised that I had enough spare bits to almost build up a new bike, just needed a couple of odds and sods. I also had my old Ambrosio frame sitting in the loft doing nothing, which was a shame as it's a nice frame and handles beautifully, but it was showing signs of age and commuting wear and scuffs.

Cue respray. I went to Pearson's and picked it up today, to say I'm pleased with the result is an understatement it's a fantastic job - at least as good as the original. Pearson's service is second to none and Guy was very helpful (as ever) on a couple of other things I asked him about.

Soon to be built up with a compact as a holiday and hilly ride bike :D

[img]http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/andrewgreen23/frame1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/andrewgreen23/frame4.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/andrewgreen23/frame2.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n315/andrewgreen23/frame3.jpg[/img]

Respray cost with transfers was just under £130, bargain to bring new life to an old frame.
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Re: Nice :)

Postby Rob Q » Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:15 pm

Thats a great job they have done there :o
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Re: Nice :)

Postby Snoop Doug » Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:38 pm

Oooooo 8)
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Re: Nice :)

Postby George » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:49 am

Yep a nice looking bike Andrew but if I went for the Pearsons paintjob I wouldn't want a loony left borough of London plastered all over my frame :D

It looks nice, almost a corbon fibre look to it!
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Re: Nice :)

Postby Andrew G » Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:54 pm

[quote="George"]It looks nice, almost a corbon fibre look to it!

Fortunately it doesn't look like plastic in the flesh :wink: . Piano black high gloss.
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Re: Nice :)

Postby adrian » Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:57 pm

Very nice indeed. Do they do sofa restoration as well? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Nice :)

Postby Jon H » Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:02 pm

[quote="adrian"]Very nice indeed. Do they do sofa restoration as well?

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Re: Nice :)

Postby Andrew G » Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:09 pm

[quote="adrian"]Very nice indeed. Do they do sofa restoration as well? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Cheeky, It's in fine condition - it's a pale colour not washed out :roll: . Mind you it does need a bit of attention to a couple of slight wear marks and the whipped cord edging in one place, so any sofa repairers out there give me a call.
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Re: Nice :)

Postby Michelle » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:41 pm

Lush!

The bike I mean, NOT the sofa :roll:
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Re: Nice :)

Postby Marky Mark » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:28 am

[quote="Michelle"]Lush!

The bike I mean, NOT the sofa :roll:

You've all got it wrong. It's not a sofa it's Andrews padded cell :lol:
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Re: Nice :)

Postby Elliot M » Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:59 am

cool - but can't help thinking you should have got a subtle green outline on the logo, or a subtle transparent green pearl effect on top of the black...
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