Is Steel Real?

[eddy]

  On 2/18/2017 at 10:49 AM, IH8MUD said:

Like that . . .    

 

Somehow I don't think that we will be drooling over the artistry of the 2017 S-works Venge in 2040.......

[RocknRolla]

  On 2/18/2017 at 11:10 AM, eddy said:

Somehow I don't think that we will be drooling over the artistry of the 2017 S-works Venge in 2040.......

Or even 2018....

 

 

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[Uni]

  On 2/17/2017 at 7:38 AM, Eddy Gordo said:

Nice, just give it a clear coat

  

  On 2/17/2017 at 7:41 AM, Fat Boab said:

!!

 

Can steel be finished with just a clear coat? .

  

  On 2/17/2017 at 7:41 AM, Fat Boab said:

Snap!

  

  On 2/17/2017 at 8:43 AM, BaGearA said:

That raw look is just ....  :

My OH also said if it was his he'd go clear coat , but and I hope it's not an offence to David's craftsmanship, I've decided on a tinted coat. It's going to be a surprise to me too as to how it turns out.

[HeyYou]

This is why steel is real for me.

 

 

[Eddy Gordo]

  On 2/19/2017 at 11:37 AM, Uni said:

      

My OH also said if it was his he'd go clear coat , but and I hope it's not an offence to David's craftsmanship, I've decided on a tinted coat. It's going to be a surprise to me too as to how it turns out.

That would be my next choice before paint. What colour tint?

[Monark]

A tint that highlights the fillets and craftsmanship....   surely....

Edited February 19, 2017 by Monark

[Uni]

  On 2/19/2017 at 12:40 PM, Eddy Gordo said:

That would be my next choice before paint. What colour tint?

Wait eddy hahaa I promise I'll post a pic when I get the frame, and again once she's all built up and ready to go

[gummibear]

Steel is dead.Why would anyone want a bike made of a material that can be hammered and bent?

[greatwhite]

  On 2/22/2017 at 10:29 AM, gummibear said:

Steel is dead.Why would anyone want a bike made of a material that can be hammered and bent?

Ahhhh, fuel to the fire. I'll get my popcorn - might even cook it on that fire

[gummibear]

  On 2/22/2017 at 10:43 AM, greatwhite said:

Ahhhh, fuel to the fire. I'll get my popcorn - might even cook it on that fire

Oh ja...i almost forgot i ride steel   

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/147339-steel-is-real-build/page-1

[seanp]

  On 2/22/2017 at 10:29 AM, gummibear said:

Steel is dead.Why would anyone want a bike made of a material that can be hammered and bent?

Our thoughts go out to you. May you not be lost to the dark side.

[HeyYou]

Interesting article posted on another post:

https://www.corrosionpedia.com/2/1556/corrosion/galvanic-corrosion-of-metals-connected-to-carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymers

[HeyYou]

Following up on some names and terms in the above article leads to this:

 

http://www.bretonbikes.com/homepage/cycling-article-blog/163-steel-tubing-for-cycle-tourists

 

Also very interesting

[HeyYou]

Another very interesting read for steel lovers!

 

 

Racing_bikes.pdfFetching info...

[BaGearA]

  On 2/22/2017 at 10:29 AM, gummibear said:

Steel is dead.Why would anyone want a bike made of a material that can be hammered and bent?

Trust me I'll break any carbon frame one shot as easy as you would dent a steel frame

[IH8MUD]

After a very nice Sunday afternoon ride on my Contraband I saw this classic piece of steel  in the parking area.

 

HELL YES!!!      (had to pose with it) 

 

Enjoy the weekend.!! 

Edited February 24, 2017 by IH8MUD