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MAILLOT JAUNE · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 1189

So, after my "experience" with ordering on-line (See my post on Help! incompetent student seeks a road bike) I did find that I want a non-painted/bare metal road bike, the one I had bought was painted silver and I don't really like the look of painted silver.I've seen a few Ti ones, but don't think my budget will stretch that far. Looking to spend about 1000GBP (€1200).

I haven't a clue what type of metals used for bikes can be left unpainted without rusting (jeez, I'm an engineer, you'd think I'd know)- I've googled and most of the stuff comes up with unpainted seat posts or frames that require painting.

Since my on-line purchase I've also seen a few bikes on the road that I like, but I wasn't fast enough to catch them on my run-around bike to ask them what type of bike they had -extremely frustrating.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

headwind · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject:

unpainted metal for a bike frame is really Ti only. Al corrodes and gets nasty without paint. Steel also out. im not sure if there is an Al alloy that would do better, but my guess is youd be looking at a real custom frame, and very expensive...of course you can leave carbon nude...right bartali!!!!!????!!!!

Search the web, Im sure something you like will turn up for model and color.

best of luk in your hunt.

hw

paperman · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1295 Location: Ireland

http://www.etailsport.com/cgi-bin...l_details.pl?Frames%20and%20Forks||70231||http://www.etailsport.com/cgi-bin/etail_products.pl#1

I agree with HW unpainted has to be ti but,
Ive seen those frames in my local dealers. They might be what you are looking for. Its Al but you can see the metal. It looks unpainted, but has a clear coating on it. I never asked about the frame or how the bike rides but a few lads have one and I've heard no complaints. Also, I think the trek 1200 is the same deal its a clear coat aluminium frame.
In any case try to see the bike you want in the flesh first.
Best of luck. Wink

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bbnaz · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

This got me to thinking about a mtn bike frame my hubby built about 25+ years ago and never painted. It is a steel frame that although lives in the desert, has been through all types of terrain and weather conditions:

and it made me wonder why you couldn't clear coat a steel road bike frame?
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paperman · Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 1295 Location: Ireland

Hmmm maybe not MJ

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/revi...&_Fork/rcn/109/rgn/7/v/1/p/1/

http://www.londonfieldscycles.co.uk/gallery_07/1~0~0~1200-Alum_07.jpg

This is the trek.

anyway the first link didn't fully work. Don't know why. Search for Ambrosio rapide.
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last km · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:54 pm Post subject:

cardinal guzman · Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 4256 Location: The moors.

yes, nice brazing and also, i love the patina on that steel.

Bartali · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 7730 Location: Hertfordshire

Reynolds 953 could be the way to go - google it, but I think it is essentially stainless steel.

MAILLOT JAUNE · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 1189

Thanks for all comments and information - much appreciated.

Like I said, I've seen some "bare metal" bikes, but they might be coated in clear laquer, which I don't mind.

bbnaz · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:51 am Post subject:

well hubby's definitely isn't clear coated.........but surely that would be an option for you and bare steel.
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Jackov · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:42 am Post subject:

How about a stainless steel bike? I wonder if anybody makes one.

Bartali · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 7730 Location: Hertfordshire

Jack - Reynolds 953 is effectively stainless steel

thunderthighs · Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1481

betsy sand blast that with baking soda, then clear coat it.. i help a freind do it and frame looks great..ciao

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bbnaz · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

after 25+ years, I think MrB is kinda happy with the way it is. Besides he is building another road frame at the moment and the mtn bike is hanging on a hook.

but thanks for the suggestion Wink

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MAILLOT JAUNE · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 1189

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Fontfroide · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 1179

sabcarrera · Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 178

Titanium can be left unpainted

billgull · Joined: 19 May 2007 Posts: 428

Jackov!

Your wish is my command!

Quote appears to work, as you can see by the below "quote."

[quote="Fontfroide"][quote="Jackov"]How about a stainless steel bike? I wonder if anybody makes one.[/quote]

Moulton do. Wink

[url]http://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk/models.html[/url][/quote]

kathy · Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:23 am Post subject:

[quote="Fontfroide"][quote="Jackov"]How about a stainless steel bike? I wonder if anybody makes one.[/quote]

Moulton do. Wink

[url]http://www.moultonbicycles.co.uk/models.html[/url][/quote]

Just testing - preview comes up OK, but I get the same message as Jackov. Now trying with BBCode disabled.

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