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sinikl
12-04-12, 11:07 AM
Stupid question (because fashion, not function):

I have a KMC z410 gold chain on my bike now and the gold has faded noticeably in a few weeks since i put it on (i just compared to the extra links i took out and it's noticeably duller). It's only been cleaned once with a citrus degreaser (i tried to avoid using mineral spirits/acetone/brakleen etc) and i'm only riding like 30 miles/week. Are there any chains that stay golder longer?

And yes, i am a hopeless poseur.

Nagrom_
12-04-12, 11:13 AM
KMC Devil 101 or KMC K710-SL

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PeDDeR27
12-04-12, 03:44 PM
KMC K710-SL for sure. Awesome chain. :thumb:

Scrodzilla
12-04-12, 03:58 PM
All gold chains will fade.
Leukybear
12-04-12, 04:16 PM
All gold chains will fade.

Not the 710SL Ti-N :p
Scrodzilla
12-04-12, 04:18 PM
The ones I've seen still lose their brightness and turn a light brownish color over time.
BigglyPuff
12-04-12, 04:23 PM
Come on Pony Boy. Nothing gold can stay.

I am truly disappointed it took this long for someone to say it. Scrod, you were close. Shame on you guys. Shame.
seau grateau
12-04-12, 05:22 PM
Stay gold
gigantor
12-04-12, 05:50 PM
Wear it around your neck, and it will always stay gold.
carleton
12-04-12, 07:46 PM
Nothing Gold Can Stay

edit:

Dammit. I missed this:

Come on Pony Boy. Nothing gold can stay.

I am truly disappointed it took this long for someone to say it. Scrod, you were close. Shame on you guys. Shame.
BigglyPuff
12-04-12, 07:56 PM
You got a lot on your plate Carleton, don't worry.

Also amused by the title. Just noticed OP personified a bike chain. BFSSFG indeed.
Dannihilator
12-04-12, 08:03 PM
Nothing gold can stay, stick with silver...
sinikl
12-04-12, 08:57 PM
You got a lot on your plate Carleton, don't worry.

Also amused by the title. Just noticed OP personified a bike chain. BFSSFG indeed.

I look forward to a copy of Eats, Shoots and Leaves in my stocking from you this year. PM for the address to which to mail it.