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black is okay, as long as there are a few colors to highlight the bike.
Of course, "few" is a relative term...... https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8699/1...a41426_c_d.jpg This paint scheme is by Shamrock Cycles and was on display at the NAHBS show in Louisville, KY in 2015. It won "best paint", and was reportedly a huge amount of work to mask off so many little color rectangles. Really beautiful, though! Steve in Peoria |
Heinz Stuke used a paint marker on his black bike friday... stating where it's been.. with him..
https://thelazyrando.files.wordpress...pg?w=510&h=382 |
Originally Posted by berner
(Post 20644999)
I don't care what color it is as long as it is shiny. Nothing like the feeling of self worth when your bike is freshly cleaned, waxed and polished. Especially the spokes.
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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
(Post 20647497)
black is okay, as long as there are a few colors to highlight the bike.
Of course, "few" is a relative term...... https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8699/1...a41426_c_d.jpg This paint scheme is by Shamrock Cycles and was on display at the NAHBS show in Louisville, KY in 2015. It won "best paint", and was reportedly a huge amount of work to mask off so many little color rectangles. Really beautiful, though! Steve in Peoria I love that. Not sure I'd want to own it, but I do like it. In fact I was at that show and remember seeing it. It was also where I met Dario Pegoretti. Now HE knew how to paint a bike! RIP Sir. |
If Robocop had ridden a bike, it would have been flat black.
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Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
(Post 20647497)
black is okay, as long as there are a few colors to highlight the bike.
Of course, "few" is a relative term...... https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8699/1...a41426_c_d.jpg This paint scheme is by Shamrock Cycles and was on display at the NAHBS show in Louisville, KY in 2015. It won "best paint", and was reportedly a huge amount of work to mask off so many little color rectangles. Really beautiful, though! Steve in Peoria needs some fenders https://trek.scene7.com/is/image/Tre...=0&cache=on,on |
Originally Posted by Kryten41
(Post 20648036)
If Robocop had ridden a bike, it would have been flat black.
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My complaint with black components is simply practical:
Anything that gets used is going to get a few scratches and/or light abrasion. Scratch an aluminum/stainless-steel/titanium component with a natural finish, and it will be barely noticeable. Scratch the identical part with a stupid black finish, and the natural bright metal will show through, making the scratch stand out like a sore thumb.:mad: |
None of you carrying a piece of coloured chalk? :innocent: every matteblack surface is a blackboard, right??
Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
(Post 20648199)
Scratch the identical part with a stupid black finish, and the natural bright metal will show through, making the scratch stand out like a sore thumb.:mad:
Bike stripped & prepped. Paint went on fine, no dramas... but I didn't realise it needed 72hrs+ to fully cure :foo: But I had deadline to meet, job needed rebuilding by 48hrs after final coats :eek: nerve wracking rebuild that was, couldn't touch any painted areas... haha last week I bought a bottle of nail varnish in matte black. Handy for touchups :thumb: |
Actually, in wiping down the bike with a damp cloth I've found that is a good time to check maintenance issues such as a broken spoke, check for chain wear or anything else that may need attention.
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I like this better than the fancy Shamrock. :thumb:
Originally Posted by fietsbob
(Post 20647586)
Heinz Stuke used a paint marker on his black bike friday... stating where it's been.. with him..
https://thelazyrando.files.wordpress...pg?w=510&h=382 |
Originally Posted by Rollfast
(Post 20644344)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...52e9526a04.jpg
No good without some blue... |
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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
(Post 20648199)
My complaint with black components is simply practical:
Anything that gets used is going to get a few scratches and/or light abrasion. Scratch an aluminum/stainless-steel/titanium component with a natural finish, and it will be barely noticeable. Scratch the identical part with a stupid black finish, and the natural bright metal will show through, making the scratch stand out like a sore thumb.:mad: john |
I've had plenty of sore thumbs that looked no different than regular thumbs.
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Originally Posted by surlyprof
(Post 20661114)
Agreed. Earlier this summer I purchased an mtb with all flat black components (orange bike) and it shows dirt worse than any other bike I’ve owned. To make it worse, the matte finish holds onto the dirt better than a smooth finish making it harder to clean. Fortunately, dirt and scratches look more at home on a mountain bike than a road bike. john - Get a red bike if you enjoy talking to cops. - Get a black bike if you enjoy washing your bike. - Get a white bike if you enjoy being mistaken for a cop. :lol: |
Originally Posted by steelbikeguy
(Post 20647497)
black is okay, as long as there are a few colors to highlight the bike.
Of course, "few" is a relative term...... https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8699/1...a41426_c_d.jpg This paint scheme is by Shamrock Cycles and was on display at the NAHBS show in Louisville, KY in 2015. It won "best paint", and was reportedly a huge amount of work to mask off so many little color rectangles. Really beautiful, though! Steve in Peoria |
Originally Posted by smoore
(Post 20642438)
Hey I'm 69 so I understand that styles come and go and they have to....otherwise manufacturers and merchants wouldn't have anything to sell. Most things are sold not because we need them but because we're convinced a "new one is better". I understand that. Still, I want to say how much I don't like this trend of Flat or Satin black paint on the frame and worse yet...all the components. Everything a dull black. Looks horrible to me. There are plenty of examples on this forum but I don't wish to offend anyone. New bikes today are head and shoulders better than what most of us on this forum grew up with. But...I NEED SOME COLOR! And I want to see some Silver components as well.
Oh, AND GET OFF MY LAWN! |
Originally Posted by rydabent
(Post 20661435)
Besides black frames are burning hot in the summer and just not logical.
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Originally Posted by ogmtb
(Post 20661534)
My black frame is not burning hot in the Summer. Go figure.
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Originally Posted by KraneXL
(Post 20662203)
Two words: surface area.
Heat conductivity |
Originally Posted by KraneXL
(Post 20662203)
Two words: surface area.
This idea of all black frames getting hot to the touch is such a ludicrous concept, |
Burning hot frames LoL.
This place is great. :lol: -Tim- |
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...062de75ee.jpeg A little black to go with the red is good, dont you think? |
Originally Posted by OldsCOOL
(Post 20675327)
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...062de75ee.jpeg A little black to go with the red is good, dont you think? |
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