Author Topic: Colony Descendent 2011 - 2015 Re-Fresh ! ( pic heavy ) (Read 5396 times)

factory pilot · « **on:** January 30, 2015, 08:38 AM »

So... I needed a bike to take to ramps nights and didn't want to spend big bucks on a new bike that was going get scratched and potentially messed up...
... Paul B came up trumps and put me in touch with some local guy and with a bit of wheeler dealin' I got the bargain of the century for what I needed... A 2011 Colony

My lovely new lady Jo bought the bike for me as a Chrimbo pressie. As you can see although a steal for the price I got it, it was looking a little tired....

Jo being Jo said I could buy a few nice bits to revamp it ...... ( and she'd pay!! )

I've had great fun learning about new school bikes and parts.... And new parts can be as cheap as chips in the sales ( thanks to Alans, Evans and Chain Reaction and Ebay of course! )

Thanks to some great help too from Rad members ( you know who you are ! )

Bear in mind this was s budget build and parts were bought on cheapness first and colour/aesthetics second ...
I hope you like the results ....

Those tractor tyres simply had to go so I love these cult ones that Andy and Paul both recommended

The good news is that parts can be so cheap that I can always re-vamp this again in six months!

Cheers for looking,
Ant

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:00 AM »

Nowt wrong with that mate! (other than those bars look a little bit too forward, they should be inline with the forks)

You'll love thrashing that without worrying if it'll break

insectbones · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:07 AM »

New girl sounds alright then

Have you ridden it in anger yet?

As Pickle said, get them bars back, it'll be twitchy as fook otherwise.

Looks good with the refresh

factory pilot · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:47 AM »

Cheers for the positive comments lads

.... Bars will be put back for sure .... Taking it to Blackpool next Friday for its first ride out ... Can't wait lads

paulb113 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2015, 02:53 PM »

Looks great Ant

NORTY40 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2015, 03:00 PM »

Looks good Ant

Your good lady buying you bikes and bike parts !!! ............ your obviously still at the early stages of a relationship !!

5 divorces later , a garage and loft full of BMX sh1te say's im at the other end of the relationship scale !!

Well maybe not the 5 divorces

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2015, 03:11 PM »

looking good . put a sticker over that blkank logo.

factory pilot · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2015, 05:14 PM »

Still learning what's cool or crap in the world of new school.. The blank levers were blue and cheap... I can cover it up if it's as offensive as having a pair of lee chi's on a hutch!

Yep Joff it's obviously early days ... 7 bikes on the mezzanine is my limit I've been told!!

.... That is until I get a man cave when we move!

pickle · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2015, 05:59 PM »

They're brake levers that work.......who cares what make they are......its all good as long as it works

Devilock · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2015, 07:10 PM »

Quote from: pickle on January 30, 2015, 05:59 PM

They're brake levers that work.......who cares what make they are......its all good as long as it works

I suspect he was joking Rob...
I have a Blank headset on one bike & it's lasted ages.

Nice bike Ant.

rodriguez · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2015, 07:14 PM »

Ready to ride

Has Jo got any sisters

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2015, 10:45 PM »

Quote from: pickle on January 30, 2015, 05:59 PM

They're brake levers that work.......who cares what make they are......its all good as long as it works

you seen this guys bikes ? !

factory pilot · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2015, 11:48 AM »

Jo does have a sister...... But sadly for you she's happily married with two kids!

Cheers Rich.. To be fair it's the best goddamn brake set up I've ever had! Blank lever included.... It's tight tight tight!
.. And as for the Colony... Well it's light light light!

CustardLips · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2015, 12:09 PM »

Nice is that Ant.

Spen69 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2015, 01:35 PM »

Gonna look great crumpled on the floor when you fall off Ant

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2015, 12:41 AM »

Looks great. The light blue additions really give it an extra something. Looking forward to seeing it on it's first outing next Friday

factory pilot · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2015, 02:34 PM »

Quote from: Spen69 on January 31, 2015, 01:35 PM

Gonna look great crumpled on the floor when you fall off Ant

Ye of little faith !

I was expecting it to be scratch free because of your excellent tutoring Spen!

Cheers for the positive comments Andy!

workshyfop · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2015, 08:43 PM »

why is the brake lever on the wrong side???

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2015, 08:47 PM »

it is on the right side . RIGHT .

no. it is .

paulb113 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2015, 05:23 AM »

I always have my rear brake on that side, for doing Miami Hoppers etc in the 80s

factory pilot · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2015, 10:39 AM »

Okay so It's often a matter of choice but I've done so many US spec builds that I'm more used to having my brakes set up that way. My next build ( GHP ) ,which I want to race, is set up this way so I'm getting more and more used to this US set so it becomes more natural to me.

Devilock · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2015, 05:34 PM »

So do you like the feel of this Ant?

factory pilot · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2015, 08:29 AM »

I'll let you know after tomorrow night Rich ... Have moved the bars back now so it does feel better already!

pickle · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2015, 10:33 AM »

It might feel a bit strange at first but you'll quickly get used to it........then try riding an old school ride afterwards

Devilock · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2015, 10:41 AM »

Quote from: pickle on February 05, 2015, 10:33 AM

It might feel a bit strange at first but you'll quickly get used to it........then try riding an old school ride afterwards

Indeed...you'll never go back!

Author Topic: Colony Descendent 2011 - 2015 Re-Fresh ! ( pic heavy ) (Read 5396 times)

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