That's a super nice bike. Love the color and that's a nice build kit. The white bar tape and saddle are very classy.

My wife thinks that color looks like Limetime, but that is not on his list of colors. So that leaves Sherwood or Emerald green. I am curious though; why do a retro paint job and then put a bunch of black anodized stuff and carbon crankarms on the bike?

Do you also have a Yaqui tri bike? And what drop bars are those?

Chad

Good god that is goregeous! I was just looking at that website tonight!

-bcreager

That is seriously, seriously hot! Nice job...

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That is indeed Limetime. I believe it was the first time Ves used the color. I can't remember the names of the black and white but they're on the same page as limetime, the two paint chips one row down and to the right.

As for the retro/modern thing, that's just the way I am. I'd love to get my hands on a '67 Mustang Fastback and throw in a modern interior and trim. But I hate the idea that traditional styles have to stay with traditional technology. Heck, even Richard Sachs has moved on to ahead stems. I will admit that Ves talked me into those cranks, I was holding out for the Chorus Al ones. I just couldn't go compact though.

I appreciate the nice comments, guys.

I think those bits only look out of place if you think that the bikes Ves builds are retro (as opposed to high-tech). I think that a Mandaric is still a very competitive bike. Just because it is tech that has been around for a while, it doesn't mean it is outdated. New doesn't always mean better! I'm pretty sure lots of guys are still winning on Campy Record square-taper BB. Of course, the rumor is they are replacing it... But that bike is still superior to a lot of carbon bikes, etc. just because of the craftsmanship, etc.

Mandaric's are like Shelby Cobras. Yeah, they may be old skool, but they still kick the crap out of most bikes out there!

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Don't get me wrong. I think the only thing that is remotely retro about the bike is the paint scheme. Ane even "retro" panel paint schemes have the panels on the down tube and the seat tube, not the top tube.

I actually felt like I was looking at porn. That thing can really make love to the camera.

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Palma Metallic Green! I painted a Datsun pickup that color after seeing it on a VW Scirocco. A most bee-utiful color!

A quick Google search returned this 914.

my dad has a mint 73 datsun 240z that is that color...i've always thought of it as puke green.

the thing just looks gross. definitly stands out though.

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that really is a work of art, almost makes me want to start riding my emerald green Paramount again.

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oh my god.. sexy. put some capagnolo bora dished wheels on that and you get my vote for hottest bike ever ever ever

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Awesome bike.

I bid seriously on a Lemond in a similar color scheme, complete with the white bits, on eBay last year...I didn't win it... maybe I'll have to order myself up one of these instead...

Did you do the photography? If so bravo, you did a great job!

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In the words of the most inimitable Ms. Paris Hilton, "that's hot".

VERY NICE!!

Ves does beautiful work.

Wow, thanks all for the nice comments. I took it out for the first ride this morning and it was great. The Campy will take some getting used to but the shifting is really, really crisp. I love the way the bike rolls. It's really smooth, just like my Yaqui. My position is very different on this bike compared to my old road bike and that will definitely take some getting used to. I'm really scrunched up on my old bike. I can tell this is a better position as I wasn't moving all over the saddle and even though I was more stretched out my arms were more relaxed. I'm just so used to the old position that I think it'll take a few weeks to adapt. I'm just blown away how Ves can nail a build and setup just based on measurements. Both my Yaqui and this bike were spot on.

There were a couple of questions. The bars are the Easton EC 90. I'm not a fan of anatomic bars but I have yet to find the deep drop bars of my dreams so I went with these. As for a set of Campy Boras, I'd love a pair. But there's no way I'm gonna drop the qwan necessary to buy them. Anyone wanna donate a pair, you know, for the effort?

Hot hot hot! Ves strikes again, nice! May I make two small suggestions to perfect this wonderful bike:
- the rising stem looks out of place. Is that a 0 degree or 6 degree turned upwards? Would look better if flipped around, but if your position dictates it...
- why is there a medium length rear derailleur on the bike? Are you running a 13-29 and compact cranks? Otherwise I don't understand the need for the medium length.

Other than that, typical Yaqui/Mandaric hotness!

"Heck, even Richard Sachs has moved on to ahead stems..."


yeah - like, uh, since 10 plus years ago!
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I'm gonna guess Dave's squeeze took those pics.

But you still did it, eh?? Maybe I'll order one from you next. I'll be ready in another five years so maybe I'll get the bike in eight. ;-)

Come on Rick, can't you give a brotha a little credit?? I took the pics. The hard part is convincing her to do a painting from one of them.

what size is that frame?