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11-04-18, 11:00 AM
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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......
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
Of course, "few" is a relative term......
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
11-04-18, 12:09 PM
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Heinz Stuke used a paint marker on his black bike friday... stating where it's been.. with him..
11-04-18, 04:35 PM
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11-04-18, 04:43 PM
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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......
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
Of course, "few" is a relative term......
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.
11-04-18, 06:14 PM
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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......
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
Of course, "few" is a relative term......
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
11-04-18, 07:26 PM
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11-04-18, 07:36 PM
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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.
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.
11-04-18, 08:32 PM
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None of you carrying a piece of coloured chalk?
every matteblack surface is a blackboard, right??
last Murdered Out overpaint job I did earlier this year, I used a new line of epoxy paint in contrasting textures of matte, satin & gloss... black.Bike stripped & prepped. Paint went on fine, no dramas... but I didn't realise it needed 72hrs+ to fully cure
But I had deadline to meet, job needed rebuilding by 48hrs after final coats
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
11-06-18, 11:41 AM
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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.
11-06-18, 01:14 PM
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I had a Pioneer just like that one, except mine had flip switches rather than the buttons. Must have been a different model year. Bought mine at the base exchange, in 66, when I was stationed on Guam.
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11-07-18, 03:22 PM
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Black has its advantages ....
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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.
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.
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11-13-18, 09:31 AM
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I've had plenty of sore thumbs that looked no different than regular thumbs.
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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.
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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......
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
Of course, "few" is a relative term......
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
11-13-18, 11:36 AM
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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!
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Burning hot frames LoL.
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A little black to go with the red is good, dont you think?
11-24-18, 03:52 PM
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