Project 2017 Trek Emonda
06-16-21, 11:15 AM
#1
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Project 2016 Émonda S 6
Found a Trek Emonda Frameset on Craig's List that had been hit by a car in a garage. It needed a new fork and some TLC.
Many, many hours wet sanding, did I say MANY? Wet sanding the frame and fork then between all the layers of paint. 400, 600, 800 and 2000 grit sand paper.
2 coats of primer, 3 coats of base, 3 coats of color and 2+ coats of 2K clear. Paint used was Kustom Canz the color was Chromacoat Green (Shifts from Green - Blue - Purple - Gold).
I sourced a Motobecane Super Strada off of Craig's List as a donor bike.
I cut the decals myself and they were applied before color and removed before clear. There are no actual decals on the bike, what you see is the black base coat.
Frame - $100
Fork - $120 ish
Paint - $120 but didn't use it all
Sand Paper - $50 ish but didn't use it all
Donor Bike - $450
PDW Sparrow Bottle cages - $60
Brone's - $200 including a new Bottom Bracket.
Total - $1100 + my labor
Was it worth it? Oh HELL YES!
I still have Bars, stem, seatpost, saddle and Motobecane frameset to sell. Maybe get back $300....Maybe
A big THANK YOU! to Brone's Bike Shop for putting it all together.
Picture File ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVwbvVg
One of the number of videos that inspired me. --->
This Guy Is AWESOME! --->
Just a couple of pictures. Comment and check back. This is not a quick project I only work on it once a week or so.
Many, many hours wet sanding, did I say MANY? Wet sanding the frame and fork then between all the layers of paint. 400, 600, 800 and 2000 grit sand paper.
2 coats of primer, 3 coats of base, 3 coats of color and 2+ coats of 2K clear. Paint used was Kustom Canz the color was Chromacoat Green (Shifts from Green - Blue - Purple - Gold).
I sourced a Motobecane Super Strada off of Craig's List as a donor bike.
I cut the decals myself and they were applied before color and removed before clear. There are no actual decals on the bike, what you see is the black base coat.
Frame - $100
Fork - $120 ish
Paint - $120 but didn't use it all
Sand Paper - $50 ish but didn't use it all
Donor Bike - $450
PDW Sparrow Bottle cages - $60
Brone's - $200 including a new Bottom Bracket.
Total - $1100 + my labor
Was it worth it? Oh HELL YES!
I still have Bars, stem, seatpost, saddle and Motobecane frameset to sell. Maybe get back $300....Maybe
A big THANK YOU! to Brone's Bike Shop for putting it all together.
Picture File ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVwbvVg
One of the number of videos that inspired me. --->
Just a couple of pictures. Comment and check back. This is not a quick project I only work on it once a week or so.
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I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
Originally Posted by iab
Why do you mock the cycling gods?
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
Last edited by Frogbutter; 07-29-21 at 11:15 AM.
06-19-21, 05:42 AM
#2
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06/18/2021 First cote of primer
Primer 2 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
06/18/2021 First & Second base cote
First
Base cote 1 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
Second
Base cote 2 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
OMG DON'T try this without a mask.
Mask by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
Primer 2 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr06/18/2021 First & Second base cote
First
Base cote 1 by frogbutter_1, on FlickrSecond
Base cote 2 by frogbutter_1, on FlickrOMG DON'T try this without a mask.
Mask by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
__________________
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
Originally Posted by iab
Why do you mock the cycling gods?
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
06-24-21, 10:51 AM
#3
King of the Obscure
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Color and first cote of clear. Next some fine sanding with 2000 grit and another clear.
SAM_4037 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
SAM_4039 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
SAM_4037 by frogbutter_1, on FlickrSAM_4039 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
__________________
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
Originally Posted by iab
Why do you mock the cycling gods?
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
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06-26-21, 06:07 AM
#4
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06/25/21
Frame is off to Brone's Bike shop in Fountain City Wisconsin for assembly.
Frame is off to Brone's Bike shop in Fountain City Wisconsin for assembly.
__________________
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
Originally Posted by iab
Why do you mock the cycling gods?
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
06-26-21, 10:20 AM
#5
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Originally Posted by frogbutter
color and first cote of clear. Next some fine sanding with 2000 grit and another clear.
sam_4037 by frogbutter_1, on flickr
sam_4039 by frogbutter_1, on flickr
sam_4037 by frogbutter_1, on flickrsam_4039 by frogbutter_1, on flickr
07-29-21, 10:25 AM
#6
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Bike is done!
SAM_4090 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
SAM_4091 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
video-1627524591 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
video-1627519931 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
SAM_4090 by frogbutter_1, on FlickrSAM_4091 by frogbutter_1, on Flickrvideo-1627524591 by frogbutter_1, on Flickrvideo-1627519931 by frogbutter_1, on Flickr
__________________
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
Originally Posted by iab
Why do you mock the cycling gods?
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
Your only hope is reciting 10 hail campagnolos to our lady of the duraace.
I'm happy to say that I own more Steel then Carbon. My Stable! ---> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVZBep7
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07-29-21, 03:47 PM
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The paint is just fabulous, well done!
