The summary of ‘Story of my bike: Jennifer & her Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6, custom paint incl. gold leaf decals’

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Jennifer customizes her Tarmac SL6 bike with pink and gold decals and rim brakes. She discusses the challenges of using real gold leaf. The speaker speaks about using fake materials for bike projects and references Florence Broadhurst, an Australian interior designer. They express contentment with the bike's unique design and compare it to a Caledonia 5, mentioning setup and comfort differences. The speaker values the bike as their "forever bike."

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In this part of the video, Jennifer discusses her custom Tarmac SL6 bike with unique pink and gold decals. She prefers rim brakes to disc brakes, citing ease of maintenance and personal preference. The gold leaf on the fork was applied by an interior designer named Color Fuel. Jennifer is waiting for a group set upgrade and explains the challenges of using real gold leaf compared to fake gold leaf for the bike’s design.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses using fake materials for a bike project, such as a Florence Broadhurst print inside the fork, who was a mid-century interior designer in Australia. The speaker estimates that the paint job for the bike cost around $1500 at the time, with additional costs for materials like gold leaf. They express satisfaction with the bike, stating it is their “forever bike” that they will never get rid of. The speaker compares their current bike, a Caledonia 5, with a previous F12, highlighting differences in setup, ride feel, and comfort levels based on their weight and preference for a bike geared towards lightweight endurance.

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