Frame refurbishment options

[tobinen]

I've decided to strip down my mid-90s steel Bianchi and treat it to a spruce-up. It's just starting to show signs of rust and the top of the seat tube has split where the seat post collar goes round (bought like that). I'll also replace old components and bring it up to date a bit, e.g. crankset.

So far my internet trawling has narrowed down to two companies; Argos in Bristol (an hour away by car) or Ellis Briggs in Shipley (a lot further but can use mail).

Does anyone have any other recommendations? I'm leaning towards keeping it the original colour (an off-white) but I am open to a custom paint job or something funky.

[tobinen]

Not too concerned with the value of the bike; to me it's practically zero I've had it that long.

Checking out Ooey now, not heard of them before. Very slow website.

Cheers chaps

[tobinen]

Thanks again

I'll start a new thread once it's in progress. I still need a few more tools (e.g. BB removal) but I should have it stripped in a few days. I think it will take longer to decide what paint to have.

[tobinen]

Last night I had a dream of sorts and a colour scheme has started to take shape. It's a pity there isn't a site where you can play around with different colours on screen on a frame - or is there?

[tobinen]

There will be Celeste included, especially as it's missing now.

[tobinen]

village idiot said:

decent relevant stuff

Wow! That's a damn good price. Another option...