Spray Tanned Specialized

arcing

Picked this up a few weeks ago on the C2W. Really happy with it so far, but already have a fair list of things I'd like to change. Next up will be a new saddle and the bars. Longer term I'll look at shaving some weight of the wheels. Finding it very difficult not to splurge on loads of red anodised lovelyness though. :roll:

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Frame: Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted, ORE Downtube, asymmetrical seat stays, forged dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger
Forks: RockShox Recon SLite
Bars: Specialized
Stem: Specialized
Headset: Cane Creek
Grips: Lizard Skin Peatys'

Front Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir 4
Front Caliper: Avid Elixir 4
Front disc: Avid
Rear Brake Lever assy: Avid Elixir 4
Rear Caliper: Avid Elixir 4
Rear Disc: Avid

Shifters: Shimano SL-M531 Deore
Cables: Jagwire
Front Mech: Deore
Rear Mech: Deore XT Shadow

Seat: Specialized
Seat Post: Specialized
Seat Post Clamp: Specialized

Rim: DT-Swiss 445D
Spokes: Yes
Hub: Specialized
Tire: 2.35 Maxxis High Roller

jpstar

That really is very very nice, was tempted to get one as my next. Whats the weight on it?

Splottboy

I take it it's one down from the Stumpy's but...why? Is the M5 a better ride?
Not a better frame, as I assume it is better/costlier, but a BETTER RIDE???

Looks great in the light battleship grey.
What is the weight too???

arcing

It's quoted as 11.7kg. Still not too sure about the grey of the forks and I'm not keen on the graphics, but I do like the fact that as soon as you step away from it it looks like a blank frame.

Splottboy

Will it take a 130 fork? 100 not much use in N.Wales, unless you're an 8 st whippet!
I'd get it just for the frame.

Disagree, grey looks so KOOOOL, in a neutral, ninja sorta way.

Just don't lean it next to a battleship - you'll never find it again.

arcing

So I was getting bored with the bike, and feeling the urge to spend a load of money on a new steed. I throughly enjoying using this bike around the surrey hills, and don't really feel the urge to go FS, so instead I've spend a small amount of money on a spray tan.

Ready for a strip down...



I rang around a few local Powdercoaters, and after a recommendation from a Harley enthusiast I settles on Aurora Powdercoating just outside Aldershot. The frame was stripped and dropped off for a coat of RAL2004. Couldn't be happier with the finish, it's got a lovely gloss, and a really smooth finish. All for £60...Bargain in my books.

Add a few other orange touches, and this is what she looks like now, better than the day she came out of the showroom. I'll be looking in the sales for a new set of forks in the next few months, but for now I've got to force myself to go and get it dirty. Bash guard is a little overkill, it's on there to keep the chain on while I decide what I'm going to do.

Matt-r8

I was going to say "splurge away on the red bling" but, given the new colour, I think blue would look particularly good. Especially If said blue bling came from the Hope factory.

arcing

Sticking with the red and saving the money to spend on something 'functional' not just colourful.

buzz1

Bling makes it go faster, everyone knows that
looks much better now, are you leaving it decal-less ?
coz these are good if not, i've used them before they will even make custom ones http://www.dnfive.co.uk/Bike-Decals/Specialized/C2-9-1-0.htm#listing

arcing

I was thinking of staying decal-less, but may stick something on the headtube. Thanks for the link.

Beardface

Looks great, and good to know what Auroras paint jobs look like.. I've been so tempted to go there a few times (used to live in A'shot), but never quite got round to it.. that could change now..

arcing

They were great, quick turn around, well priced and great quality. Can't ask much more.
All heli taped and ready to roll..

arcing

buzz1, got a head tube decal from dnfive and it looks great. Really nice quality decals, thanks for the heads-up.

Gaines10

Wow! loving the color. You've done a great job

EyesintheSky

Nice colour! I'd be tempted to put gold bling on it though?

Gaines10

What frame exactly is this please?

Rigga

Wow looks good orange!

chez_m356

Gaines10 wrote:

What frame exactly is this please?

2010 rockhopper sl expert

Gaines10

chez_m356 wrote:

Gaines10 wrote:

What frame exactly is this please?

2010 rockhopper sl expert

That's great, Thank you!