Gold chain whose color lasts?
12-04-12, 12:07 PM
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Gold chain whose color lasts?
Stupid question (because fashion, not function):
I have a KMC z410 gold chain on my bike now and the gold has faded noticeably in a few weeks since i put it on (i just compared to the extra links i took out and it's noticeably duller). It's only been cleaned once with a citrus degreaser (i tried to avoid using mineral spirits/acetone/brakleen etc) and i'm only riding like 30 miles/week. Are there any chains that stay golder longer?
And yes, i am a hopeless poseur.
I have a KMC z410 gold chain on my bike now and the gold has faded noticeably in a few weeks since i put it on (i just compared to the extra links i took out and it's noticeably duller). It's only been cleaned once with a citrus degreaser (i tried to avoid using mineral spirits/acetone/brakleen etc) and i'm only riding like 30 miles/week. Are there any chains that stay golder longer?
And yes, i am a hopeless poseur.
12-04-12, 12:13 PM
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KMC Devil 101 or KMC K710-SL
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12-04-12, 04:58 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
All gold chains will fade.
12-04-12, 05:18 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
The ones I've seen still lose their brightness and turn a light brownish color over time.
12-04-12, 05:23 PM
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Come on Pony Boy. Nothing gold can stay.
I am truly disappointed it took this long for someone to say it. Scrod, you were close. Shame on you guys. Shame.
I am truly disappointed it took this long for someone to say it. Scrod, you were close. Shame on you guys. Shame.
12-04-12, 08:56 PM
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You got a lot on your plate Carleton, don't worry.
Also amused by the title. Just noticed OP personified a bike chain. BFSSFG indeed.
Also amused by the title. Just noticed OP personified a bike chain. BFSSFG indeed.
12-04-12, 09:03 PM
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Still kicking.
Nothing gold can stay, stick with silver...
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12-04-12, 09:57 PM
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