Rust-colored chain & other assorted uglies
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Rust-colored chain & other assorted uglies
Is anyone in the business of making bikes ugly (but still top-performance) for commuters? I'm looking for a rust-colored chain for my fixie, as well as mangled-looking, rusty brake levers (maybe someone here has these?), and a crank that is deformed in such a way that no pawn shop would dare buy it, no thief would think it's worth robbing, yet can still stand up to my accelerating and stopping.
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Originally Posted by newbojeff
Am I reading your profile right? You are having trouble finding these things?
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I think it's kind of a cool idea for a new product line. Simulated rust finish on nice new parts. Sell it to all the bad-azz'es on fixies.
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Kona has a bike (can't remember the name) that is painted in olive green flat paint.
I built up a bike for a nephew going to University and used the same idea when I painted it. Flat dark green and brown on most of the shiny bits. Looked nice up close but from more than a few meters away it looked like it was an old rust bucket. Lot's of bikes disappear on campus but his has been left alone for half a year now
I built up a bike for a nephew going to University and used the same idea when I painted it. Flat dark green and brown on most of the shiny bits. Looked nice up close but from more than a few meters away it looked like it was an old rust bucket. Lot's of bikes disappear on campus but his has been left alone for half a year now
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Don't use a bent or otherwise damaged crank. I thought that much was obvious. Otherwise, just remove the decals and don't clean your stuff too often.
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Originally Posted by zeytoun
I think it's kind of a cool idea for a new product line. Simulated rust finish on nice new parts. Sell it to all the bad-azz'es on fixies.
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this is as dumb as buying new pants with holes in them...
trade me your new bike for my old one. however, you'll note it has taken me years to get that "distressed" look so i'll have to charge you at least 200 extra.
trade me your new bike for my old one. however, you'll note it has taken me years to get that "distressed" look so i'll have to charge you at least 200 extra.
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"Gently ridden in winter slush and road salt, producing a fine oxide patina on the side plates. Cleaned and lubed daily for a minimum of stretch, wear or rust on the pins and rollers." How much should I charge?
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Mud. Apply with your hands in areas that are visible but not hampering (Dérailleurs are a no-no, as is chain, think top tube). As the mud dries, it will make your bike ugly enough that you'll be embarrassed to ride it. Which is, of course, what we're going for. In fact, it may look so unappealing that you'll just leave it at home and take the bus or a car to work. Problem solved: it's not likely to be stolen sitting in your garage.
I was actually kinda serious about the mud comment, but I kinda blew this post.. uh.. yeah.
I was actually kinda serious about the mud comment, but I kinda blew this post.. uh.. yeah.
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Originally Posted by zeytoun
I think it's kind of a cool idea for a new product line. Simulated rust finish on nice new parts. Sell it to all the bad-azz'es on fixies.
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Pink and brown spray paint. The also sell paint that looks like rust at home despot.
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Pink and brown spray paint. The also sell paint that looks like rust at home despot.
And our overpriced faux-rust parts will all come with the warning: Remember, bicycling is an inherently dangerous and often deadly activity. If you disregard these warnings and ride, remeber to always wear a helmet.
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you guys are great: i'll look up some of that rust colored paint (will use it as touch-up paint -- genius!), rob a rusty three-wheeler brake lever from the trash at work, etc. but i'm still looking for a rusty-looking chain, and im not willing to sacrifice performance with authentic rust.
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my rusty chain works just as well as my non rusty one...
if a chain is used the moving parts wont ever rust only the outer plates. that will not decrease performance.
keep your chain clean and buy a good lock!
if a chain is used the moving parts wont ever rust only the outer plates. that will not decrease performance.
keep your chain clean and buy a good lock!
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Originally Posted by max-a-mill
my rusty chain works just as well as my non rusty one...
if a chain is used the moving parts wont ever rust only the outer plates. that will not decrease performance.
keep your chain clean and buy a good lock!
if a chain is used the moving parts wont ever rust only the outer plates. that will not decrease performance.
keep your chain clean and buy a good lock!
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Originally Posted by rs_woods
you guys are great: i'll look up some of that rust colored paint (will use it as touch-up paint -- genius!), rob a rusty three-wheeler brake lever from the trash at work, etc. but i'm still looking for a rusty-looking chain, and im not willing to sacrifice performance with authentic rust.
It doesn't look rusty, just unattractive. I picked one up new for $7. 1/2 x 3/32 for SS and multi gear applications.
Craig