Argos Racing - thumbs up!

The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
edited March 2010 in MTB general
Just wanted to say what a helpful bunch of chaps at Argos Racing. Phoned them up this morning to get a quote on getting the GT Resprayed. Nowt wrong with it, not a chip but want a 2-pack hardwearing 'gloss finish' got a great quote for the following work:

Respray of swingarm and front triangle (2-pack gloass white - extra hard wearing)
Facing of headtube and BB shell
Removal of old headset and new one fitted on-site
New decals fitted and clear coated.

So now need to get funds together....... :)

And research how to dismantle the i-drive system... LOL

There's nothing wrong with the anodised finish to the GT, but I like 'flash' paintjobs that 'POP' and always liked white...... seems silly to send a brand new frame to get stripped and resprayed...... but yeah, I'm like that ;)

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    are you after Andy's Tart tag?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • specialeyes
    specialeyes Posts: 542
    So how much did they quote for that lot then?
    Hardrock Sport Disc

    Cotic bfe
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    specialeyes wrote:
    So how much did they quote for that lot then?

    £210 all in which to me (on a 2.5k bike) is worth it?

    Thats picked up, all the work above done and droped off back to me ;)

    Yes, someone will say "The local powder coater is only £50" but that's not what I want and Argos are legendary for top-drawer paintjobs and it's piece of mind....

    nick
    I'm not that bad although I'm having a 'The Big Cheese' graphic somwhere on the top tube ;):lol:
  • Briggo
    Briggo Posts: 3,537
    Is this on your GT? Whats wrong with the current colour, I think it looks awesome as it is.
  • specialeyes
    specialeyes Posts: 542
    Sound pretty good! Like you say if your gonna get it done, get it done by the pro's who have the experience with bikes!

    Got a mate who needs a respray, he should give these guys a call.
    Hardrock Sport Disc

    Cotic bfe
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Briggo wrote:
    Is this on your GT? Whats wrong with the current colour, I think it looks awesome as it is.

    Yep, it's a nice paintjob, but I want something different, it will look great when it's done......

    It's a bit 'subdued' for me, I like lairy bikes as you can probably see from the Marin LOL

    I'm even now looking at getting a custom headtube badge made for it in pewter ;)
  • llamafarmer
    llamafarmer Posts: 1,893
    :lol: You massive tart!

    Your credit card company must love you :D
    Giant Anthem X
    Cube Ltd Race
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    llamafarmer wrote:
    :lol: You massive tart!

    Your credit card company must love you :D

    TBH I don't use them, if I have the spare readies at the end of each month I use it........

    Cannot wait, I have found the GT decals already......

    Frame is going to be white, red decals, US flag on seatube and *hopefully* a pewter badge, which will either be the GT logo or one that's custom to me.....

    Hey, I could have a block of swiss cheese, with 'Big Cheese' over it, it would obviously be 3d........ hey, it's my bike so no laughing, it's tongue in cheek of course ;)
  • specialeyes
    specialeyes Posts: 542
    This is gonna look sweet! You have my vote for the custom badge, i actually like the idea of the cheese :D
    Hardrock Sport Disc

    Cotic bfe
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    rigto, been making some enquiries and the htube badge aint worth it £80!!

    So, leaving it blank

    White frame with red official GT decals (just outline) on downtube

    And one of these on top tube (near headtube)

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    On the rear triangle shall have 2x official shimano decals and on the seatube there shall be an american flag

    Should look ace ;)
  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    A. wow, expensive for something so totaly unccassary.
    B. Cool, i want it!!!!! sounds lush!
    C. def this one:
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    I like bikes and stuff
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Cheers, over the next few weeks shall get the decals made and ordered.

    Then, shall get the frame sent off, I want/need to order my new rear mech/gear cables first....

    Again, I only spend what I have 'free' each month (this mont not so much as been quiet work-wise)

    God, it's an expensive hobby... especially for tarts like me :lol::lol:
  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    Cheers, over the next few weeks shall get the decals made and ordered.

    Then, shall get the frame sent off, I want/need to order my new rear mech/gear cables first....

    Again, I only spend what I have 'free' each month (this mont not so much as been quiet work-wise)

    God, it's an expensive hobby... especially for tarts like me :lol::lol:
    whats wrong with the XT mech? or is it just that its lacking an "r"
    I like bikes and stuff
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    joshtp/mbukman wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    Cheers, over the next few weeks shall get the decals made and ordered.

    Then, shall get the frame sent off, I want/need to order my new rear mech/gear cables first....

    Again, I only spend what I have 'free' each month (this mont not so much as been quiet work-wise)

    God, it's an expensive hobby... especially for tarts like me :lol::lol:
    whats wrong with the XT mech? or is it just that its lacking an "r"

    Nothing wrong with it excelpt its a long cage and Im ditching the front mech and shifter, going 1x9 and getting a chainguide (superstar) and a e13 guidering.

    So need a short cage ;) So figured Id go for Saint 8)
  • bobcheese
    bobcheese Posts: 343
    So your not selling it anymore then??? :roll:
    viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12890922
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    bobcheese wrote:
    So your not selling it anymore then??? :roll:

    Give it a week or two.... :lol:
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    edited March 2010
    bobcheese wrote:
    So your not selling it anymore then??? :roll:

    Noe, was talked out of it, and it made sense. Its too nice to let go for £1300 (and I wouldnt have got anymore than that, if it all)

    Couldnt bare to break down a stunning bike, so making some aadjustments and shall keep it.

    The thread had 90+ views and noone (unbelievably!! :shock: ) enquired apart from one goon who offered me £800 for the whole bike (I just sent a :lol: back) , I guess they would rather go for something brand new at £1300 that's not even in the same league...

    Anyway, was all good as now I'll keep it.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    bails87 wrote:
    bobcheese wrote:
    So your not selling it anymore then??? :roll:

    Give it a week or two.... :lol:

    Nope, not this time ;)

    Its just not the right time to sell, everyone is skint and they want me to sell it for £800 (yes seriously, that was the webbo offer of the day)

    £2.5k bike thats virtually brand new... yeah OK mate, you got a deal.... the forks alone could fetch £400 :lol:
  • Briggo
    Briggo Posts: 3,537
    You can sell it at the end of March, thats when most people get their annual bonuses.
  • *AL*
    *AL* Posts: 1,185
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    £210 all in which to me (on a 2.5k bike) is worth it?

    That's a lot of coin fella, but if it's done to anything like the standard of your Marin, I look forward to the photos :D

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