Toad, The ride was wonderful! And nobody cares about fancy bikes, except the rider. Even 99% of cyclists only care how light it is and how many gears it has. The joy is more of an internal, personal thnig.
Are you doing your own detail painting on the flutes? If so, what kind of paint are you using? The color looks great... conservative approach with just enough color to draw the eye.
I did the masking and Chris Kvale shot it will the same paint as the frame, which is a Valspar Epoxy (similar to Imrom. After I removed the tape I lightly sanded the edges of the flute and Simichromed them. The details on the cranks and seatpost were done the same way. I like the Valspar. Even though the photos show it as glossy, it doesn't have quite the wet look of Imron.
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You know what I lik best about that?
The quick release straddle hanger. That is tight.
Yeah, the quick release hangers (DiaComp)are trick. They give just enough slack to release the straddle wire ends from the brakes.
So how did the ride go today? Bet you got lots of "looks" (for the bike, not the rider!).
Toad,
The ride was wonderful! And nobody cares about fancy bikes, except the rider. Even 99% of cyclists only care how light it is and how many gears it has. The joy is more of an internal, personal thnig.
Are you doing your own detail painting on the flutes? If so, what kind of paint are you using? The color looks great... conservative approach with just enough color to draw the eye.
I did the masking and Chris Kvale shot it will the same paint as the frame, which is a Valspar Epoxy (similar to Imrom. After I removed the tape I lightly sanded the edges of the flute and Simichromed them. The details on the cranks and seatpost were done the same way. I like the Valspar. Even though the photos show it as glossy, it doesn't have quite the wet look of Imron.
Thanks for the compliment on the leatherwork -- let me return it on this sweet, sweet ride of yours.
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