tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post2430783002140855305..comments2024-03-29T04:01:31.445-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Mesmerising Metallics - and the Colours That Go with ThemVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-53102131681233250052012-01-29T12:47:34.843-05:002012-01-29T12:47:34.843-05:00Carbon is "stronger" in what regard? It...Carbon is "stronger" in what regard? It's basically a woven fabric held together with epoxy. It shatters.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-45530277104301059402011-05-13T15:53:50.777-04:002011-05-13T15:53:50.777-04:00i have a nickel plated Bianchi 1982 road bike and ...i have a nickel plated Bianchi 1982 road bike and dare i say it's a pretty good looking piece of usable art....regarding frames...columbus steel frames to my mind are the best, they have better feel/give on a bumpy road than say the newer carbon frames which although stronger do not give you as good a ride...berthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238937182600568413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-11505474925987078652010-11-26T19:28:12.194-05:002010-11-26T19:28:12.194-05:00Here are some very tasteful 953 stainless frames.
...Here are some very tasteful 953 stainless frames.<br /><br />http://www.andersoncustombicycles.com/<br /><br />Looks like red works very well. I've also seen very deep navy look great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-54610837402647271322010-11-23T15:00:06.994-05:002010-11-23T15:00:06.994-05:00Oh, thanks for this. I'm in the midst of decid...Oh, thanks for this. I'm in the midst of deciding about a titanium bike frame myself, and this goes a long way to convince me that it can still be pretty. My current quibble is the fork. Titanium isn't considered a good fork material, and generally I'm finding that modern aftermarket forks are always black. But I really want brown accents to "warm" the frame a little, and black+brown is hard to wrap my head around. Still, it's a nice dilemma to have.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414198844761729286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-80800309786983438052010-11-16T23:58:58.988-05:002010-11-16T23:58:58.988-05:00sigh, I was looking at some photos on flickr the o...sigh, I was looking at some photos on flickr the other day of an unpainted steel loop framed dl-1. so beautiful! My husband has a vintage(it's a mysterious model) botteccia that is all chrome but is painted. We found out that many bikes back in time were chromed before painted. This offered better protection and explains the stunning glow of the paint jobs. I read a blog about a woman who had her bike frame nickel plated. Chrome was too expensive or something so she went for nickel.<br />I am not sure I could ride a chrome/silver metal finish bike. In cars the silver usually means wealth-at least what I have noticed. People who like beautiful german cars but don't have alot of money seem to get the champagne cars while actual rich people go all out for the silver. just my observation from having a champagne bmw in one epoch of my life. Also chrome finish cameras seem to go for more than their black paint siblings.<br />I also fear such a bicycle would be a thief magnet.<br />but such beautiful photos!!<br />HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-10313918797734656152010-11-16T19:29:57.648-05:002010-11-16T19:29:57.648-05:00I am still leaning toward Teal but really like man...I am still leaning toward Teal but really like many of the suggestions I have read here. I will keep an open mind. I like Teal because I really like Native American Turquoise and Silver Jewelry.<br /><br /> The color of Turquoise stones can be Teal, Teal green and Teal blue! The bluer the turquoise the more valuable it is. So, when I talk about the color Teal I know that whatever shade you come up with, it will be a color that Turquoise stones can be. <br /> I was biking around a couple days ago and came upon the "Market" a place, mostly a tourist trap, where all kinds of "stuff" is sold to the tourists (not all bad stuff either). I walked my bike between the aisles looking at all the trinkets. I came upon a booth selling old coins. When I looked in a glass case I thought "Aha, an 1876 silver dollar!". I'm sure you know what happened in 1876. Correct, Gen Custer had his "comeuppance" at the Little Big Horn. Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse were there to greet him.<br /><br /> As with Native American jewelry, Turquoise (Teal) and Silver go together very nicely.<br />But, I will keep an open mind.<br /><br />best,<br /><br />JimPJimPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-72473066659954896842010-11-16T17:44:36.803-05:002010-11-16T17:44:36.803-05:00Oh, not a Bianchi! I have a little crush on vintag...Oh, not a Bianchi! I have a little crush on vintage Bianchi at the moment and will look into fostering a celeste racing bike if/after I sell my vintage Trek.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-44321772635644318082010-11-16T17:32:33.092-05:002010-11-16T17:32:33.092-05:00I saw a gorgeous stainless(?) Bianchi this weekend...I saw a gorgeous stainless(?) Bianchi this weekend at the Philly Tweed ride ( but unfortunately can't find any pictures)! This one had very flamboyant rainbow accents, which I thought was really cool but it's definitely not a subtle choice. <br /><br />As for Jim's bike, I think if it looks anything like that nickel plated bike with the seafoam bars, it will be a total knock-out! I'm totally in love with the mix of the frame, saddle, bar tape, and hoods on that bike. And of course with the Raleigh up top... but who wouldn't be, right?Carinehttp://onceuponabicycle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-9950030880155901322010-11-16T09:39:02.245-05:002010-11-16T09:39:02.245-05:00300 Pound Gorilla - I was thinking tin foil and pa...300 Pound Gorilla - I was thinking tin foil and paint, but I think your way may be better : ))<br /><br />Andy - I am imagining you and the bike on Swiss Air! Would be almost unfathomable today.<br /><br />Anon 12:13 - A friend of mine rides a modern one in Vienna, but I never tried it because I can't imagine mounting that frame! And I have some pictures of a vintage one <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/08/larz-anderson-bicycle-show.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-90407259701780418092010-11-16T09:33:09.162-05:002010-11-16T09:33:09.162-05:00A great post, thanks... I was just thinking of get...A great post, thanks... I was just thinking of getting some Gilles Berthoud stainless steel mudguards for my Kona Ute but still can't decide between those or plain black.<br /><br />I have been trying to add a few vintage features to my bike but I am held back because I am a big fan of the Selle SMP saddle, like the one you noticed on the Waterford. I run a black Selle SMP TRK saddle and it is the best saddle I've ever had, way more comfortable than any other I have ever ridden. The centre cut-out and the curved rather than flat surface make it feel like an armchair. Shame it's let down by its looks; if only they did a version in vintage leather!<br /><br />By the way, I think red or black graphics are the way to go on a stainless or silver frame.Mark Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176004134539195844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-75558257849528266492010-11-16T09:20:47.339-05:002010-11-16T09:20:47.339-05:00great story, Andy, thanks!great story, Andy, thanks!neighbourteasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571138655370581828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-26368634442237479022010-11-16T01:01:05.765-05:002010-11-16T01:01:05.765-05:00Here's what I would do: Go to a very ritzy jew...Here's what I would do: Go to a very ritzy jewelry store. Look at silver jewelry with gems. Pick a color based on what you like. For example, if you like silver or platinum jewelry with emeralds, use emerald for the accent color.<br /><br />Why didn't I think of that 20 years ago!300 Pound Gorillanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-80323794869192432702010-11-16T00:13:43.453-05:002010-11-16T00:13:43.453-05:00Hi Lovely B.,
I was wondering if you have come ac...Hi Lovely B.,<br /><br />I was wondering if you have come across the Pederson Model-T in your travels and if there was a chance you could review this rare Danish gem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-80580207770522033032010-11-15T21:49:18.145-05:002010-11-15T21:49:18.145-05:00Hi neighbourtease,
sure I'm glad to share the ...Hi neighbourtease,<br />sure I'm glad to share the story on our relationship. Here is the Readers' Digest version . . .<br /><br />I went to school in Basel from 1990-93. As Switzerland is a socialist country there are no garage sales. They did, though, have something called Sperrgut. Roughly translated in English this is bulky goods. Every few months or so people would leave what they did not need on the curb for others to come by and take. Some of the 'goods' have probably been changing hands like this for centuries including incredible furniture. Anyway that is where I found the Raleigh along with all my furniture.<br /><br />When I left to come back to the US, Swiss Air had a great deal at the time that bicycles were free on international flights. Since then it has traveled with me by train during my gypsy life to San Francisco (3-speeds are tough on the hills but possible), Seattle, and now finally here in the Sonoran Desert.<br /><br />Many thanks for your nice words. Don't worry, most likely the Raleigh will stay polished and yes, isn't Serra wonderful?Weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284029524924439694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-51152588535508457102010-11-15T20:51:15.135-05:002010-11-15T20:51:15.135-05:00Yes!
Why not do it?!Yes!<br />Why not do it?!Weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284029524924439694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68843668892928496882010-11-15T20:24:22.343-05:002010-11-15T20:24:22.343-05:00do it!do it!neighbourteasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571138655370581828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-59442834910266696572010-11-15T20:21:33.749-05:002010-11-15T20:21:33.749-05:00JimP - Thanks for the link, interesting!
Andy &am...JimP - Thanks for the link, interesting!<br /><br />Andy & neighbourtease - I have a non-functional <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2009/12/dirty-little-secret.html" rel="nofollow">early Raleigh Tourist</a> of a similar vintage to Andy's and have been considering ding something similar after seeing his mouthwatering pictures. I would get mine clear-coated after stripping the paint though!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-39028582734008411772010-11-15T19:20:35.135-05:002010-11-15T19:20:35.135-05:00Andy, your bike is INCREDIBLE. I really enjoyed se...Andy, your bike is INCREDIBLE. I really enjoyed seeing it and also hearing that you ride it. I would love to know where you found it if you are up for sharing that story? <br /><br />Re new rust, I agree with you-- pretty cool and I am fully down with a bike homage to Richard Serra, but maybe with another bike? Pretty please? :)neighbourteasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571138655370581828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2890290988694758792010-11-15T16:23:50.217-05:002010-11-15T16:23:50.217-05:00Hi Lovely Bicycle!
many thanks for posting the lin...Hi Lovely Bicycle!<br />many thanks for posting the link to my photograph on your blog! My Flickr page has never seen so much activity! Since there seems to be a lot of interest in the bare steel I'd like to share some of my obsessive tips . . .<br /><br />Yes, living in an arid climate helps a lot. Even in this climate, though, I store the bicycle indoors and try my best to keep it dry. Also once a month or so I rub on a polish containing silicone. This cleans the beginning of rust and seems to help slow the formation as well.<br /><br />Now, this polished steel bicycle is, like I wrote earlier, my current obsession. Be that as it may I am also fascinated with many materials including rust. Some day I might let the bicycle rust. Who knows I may even speed up the process with some ferric nitrate. New rust is amazing! Have you seen it? It contains; along with browns; reds, oranges and even yellows. The problem is that eventually it all turns to dark brown and it's dirty. Rust can be, however, a highly durable, low maintenance, earthy, protective coating for steel when allowed to form evenly on the surface.<br /><br />Thanks again Velouria!<br />Your blog is great.<br /><br />Andy (A. Weed)Weedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284029524924439694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69024083163192596252010-11-15T16:20:54.593-05:002010-11-15T16:20:54.593-05:00KVAstainless.comKVAstainless.comJimPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-12290571061750421612010-11-15T15:50:02.674-05:002010-11-15T15:50:02.674-05:00Jim - did you include a link? It is not showing up...Jim - did you include a link? It is not showing up here, I'd like to read about it.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-55838114393584364082010-11-15T15:22:57.099-05:002010-11-15T15:22:57.099-05:00Actually, Stainless steel has plenty of strength a...Actually, Stainless steel has plenty of strength and tubes are easily found. <br />See . Scroll down to bicycle and you can read all about stainless tubes. Yes,it Is difficult to work with, which is why I have chosen Bryan at RoyalH, and, is more expensive. It is corrosion resistant depending upon the amount of Chromium and nickle present. The more chromium and Nickle the more corrosion resistant it is. <br />So, I have looked into stainless steel frames and am quite certain it is what I want. I have no concerns regarding strength and rust resistance. Yes, it is more expensive but I have decided it is worth it and Bryan is eager to build it. Now, about that accent color...JimPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-17823179473303259602010-11-15T13:03:05.310-05:002010-11-15T13:03:05.310-05:00I've been assured that stainless steel isn'...I've been assured that stainless steel isn't actually stainless unless polished. This is why "stainless" nails and other hardware for exposed outdoor structures will rust, just slower than with other steels. It's too expensive to polish nails. Without polishing, the surface exposes bits of reactive iron along with less reactive chromium. The alloying process is finally just admixture, at a higher granularity than might be wished. The polishing process smears the chromium over the surface, covering the rust-prone metal. If you gouge it? Will rust. Miss polishing a spot of your highly complex surface area, say on an inside face, or in the crannies of a weld? Will rust. Don't like mirror shiny? Unless you poli$h first and then distre$s carefully, will rust. Save on manual polishing labor and electropolish? Surface will be pitted and porous at a molecular level, retaining salts and dirt... will rust. And that mirror polish doesn't offer ideal adhesion to brazing metals, paints etc.<br /><br />This, along with the lower strength and relative difficulty working it, scarcity of butted tubesets, etc. makes stainless a rarity in bike frames.toddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-71314562779250922852010-11-15T12:46:44.862-05:002010-11-15T12:46:44.862-05:00Ah, thanks Matt.Ah, thanks Matt.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-26967633031436278982010-11-15T12:45:32.106-05:002010-11-15T12:45:32.106-05:00Frits - Thanks for posting Henry Cutler's comm...Frits - Thanks for posting Henry Cutler's comment here. I see his point about how time consuming and expensive it is to do stainless steel well. That is why someone who is doing this on commission for a specific client is probably a good way to go. And in terms of upkeep, it makes sense to me that this bicycle would need to be maintained similarly to a stainless steel knife. <br /><br />I think all in all, if one is in a position where they are able and willing to order something unusual, it's a cool thing to do - for themselves as well as for the builder.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.com