Chrome, Nickel, Copper, plated frames for SS/FG
02-09-10, 05:38 PM
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You don't NEED braze-ons. If you want to run a cable housing for a rear brake, and a lot of FG setups don't, you can get some really classy old-school Campy chromed cable housing clamps that actually look better than any braze-on. If you want a water bottle, and I don't, you can get bottle chromed steel cages with clamps. The whole point of a FG or SS is its elegant simplicity, and the less junk you put on it the better. Also, chrome or nickel plating or even painting cable guides/stops and the such is difficult to do.
02-09-10, 05:43 PM
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Strongly disagree. People ride bikes for all different reasons and many of us like the ability to run not only a bottle cage but also a trixie multitool as well. It's pretty shallow to say you like a bike less because it has 2 tiny holes brazed onto one of the tubes. Many of us use those holes and appreciate them being there. Remember- these are street bikes not track race bikes.
02-09-10, 05:52 PM
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Buddy, as I said, you CAN mount a water bottle cage with clamps on a frame with standard size round steel tubing. They make cages that come with clamps. You DON'T need braze-on bosses. I do bring water on longer rides. I use a camelback, which also acts as a backpack to carry other items.
02-09-10, 06:36 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
We'll argue about just about everything, huh?
02-09-10, 08:00 PM
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u're still asking that question? 
Anyway. I want that frame! I would get it in a heartbeat even tho.. I really am not in a market to buy frames now. I'll probably make my friends get it. Heh. As for braze-ons, I really don't care either way.
Anyway. I want that frame! I would get it in a heartbeat even tho.. I really am not in a market to buy frames now. I'll probably make my friends get it. Heh. As for braze-ons, I really don't care either way.
02-09-10, 09:44 PM
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02-10-10, 04:38 AM
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Remember, It's all just opinions. No one is saying you are wrong, just that we disagree based on the style riding we do. Your responses come across as rude and arrogant even by BFSSFG standards.
02-10-10, 08:47 AM
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02-10-10, 09:13 AM
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If it makes you feel better, I too, use a camelback 
I find it handy to carry a pump, my cell, a patch kit, and my keys. And of course, I use it to drink water
I find it handy to carry a pump, my cell, a patch kit, and my keys. And of course, I use it to drink water
02-10-10, 03:55 PM
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of course, it is CNY so everything is on hold for 2 weeks
as soon as I can get Copper and BlackChrome samples; I will post them
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Id actually buy one this time if the bike was:
More track geo
No brazeons or bottle cage bosses
Copper plated
More track geo
No brazeons or bottle cage bosses
Copper plated
02-10-10, 05:04 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
02-16-10, 03:13 PM
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oh man Black Chrome sounds amazing. i would even consider buying your samples if they are in the 51-53cm range. definitely fired up about this, i will put up an article on my blog as well when you get them in.
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02-16-10, 03:34 PM
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I'm a huge fan of nickel plating. It's everything that's great about chrome, but a little mellower and warmer. I especially love it on guitar parts.
02-16-10, 03:37 PM
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A darker shade of nickel plating would be nice; you gotta differentiate it from the chrome kilo....
02-17-10, 12:50 AM
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I think that would only be incentive if anyone actually reads your blog...
02-17-10, 07:30 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
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02-17-10, 10:40 AM
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