Let's see some flash - calling those all chrome bikes.
07-31-15, 12:02 PM
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Let's see some flash - calling those all chrome bikes.
Searched and did not see a dedicated thread for those somewhat elusive beauties. Building up one myself and would love to see some others. Cromovelato also welcome. Don't forget to wear sunglasses!
With some help here ( thanks juvela ) it appears I have what appears to be a Garlatti from the '70's most likely. Not much but a start and eventually will have a leather saddle on there, it's only proper:
With some help here ( thanks juvela ) it appears I have what appears to be a Garlatti from the '70's most likely. Not much but a start and eventually will have a leather saddle on there, it's only proper:
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07-31-15, 01:01 PM
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There was that all chrome Pinarello with C-Record around for a while. Perhaps the best pic every on BF of a classic.
07-31-15, 01:17 PM
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You mean rad55's bike?
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07-31-15, 01:24 PM
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07-31-15, 01:32 PM
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07-31-15, 01:45 PM
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I think chrome bikes dominate.
My dream bike is a custom tour-y bike- everywhere the glint of chrome...
Until then, I have my Black Chrome High Sierra- but I can never get the chrome effect to show well..
My dream bike is a custom tour-y bike- everywhere the glint of chrome...
Until then, I have my Black Chrome High Sierra- but I can never get the chrome effect to show well..
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07-31-15, 01:49 PM
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I think it was over the top bike-wise and art-wise. Found this Full Chrome '88 Pinarello Montello
Lookie here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ur-chrome.html
Lookie here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ur-chrome.html
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07-31-15, 02:04 PM
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07-31-15, 02:07 PM
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Polished stainless looks pretty much the same.
07-31-15, 02:08 PM
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Go ahead, post that stainless beauty too!
07-31-15, 02:36 PM
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I second that - did not think of how good stainless can look, and by the way Scooper - very nice looking, gives chrome a run for it's money. And thank you everyone so far for showing some great looking bikes, also a chance to see some interesting color combinations I could use on my frame. I missed that previous thread and will definitely go through it, I would not have started this one had I known, still, never hurts to show it again.
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07-31-15, 02:40 PM
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I think it was over the top bike-wise and art-wise. Found this Full Chrome '88 Pinarello Montello
Lookie here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ur-chrome.html
Lookie here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ur-chrome.html
07-31-15, 02:41 PM
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Still not finished:
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Centurion Pro Tour.
Near the Silver Fork of the American River El Dorado National Forest by djk762, on Flickr
Near the Silver Fork of the American River El Dorado National Forest by djk762, on Flickr
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07-31-15, 07:52 PM
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1986 Katakura Silk, bought as a rusty frameset, built up with mainly Superbe Pro parts:
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1986 Katakura Silk by bill, on Flickr[/IMG]
Black chrome Univega Alpina Pro, gone but not forgotten:
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1988 Univega Alpina Pro Drop Bar by bill, on Flickr[/IMG]
1990 Schwinn Sierra, black chrome, "El Cheapo contest" entry:
I'll post that one later.
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1986 Katakura Silk by bill, on Flickr[/IMG]Black chrome Univega Alpina Pro, gone but not forgotten:
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1988 Univega Alpina Pro Drop Bar by bill, on Flickr[/IMG]1990 Schwinn Sierra, black chrome, "El Cheapo contest" entry:
I'll post that one later.
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07-31-15, 08:18 PM
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Searched and did not see a dedicated thread for those somewhat elusive beauties. Building up one myself and would love to see some others. Cromovelato also welcome. Don't forget to wear sunglasses!
With some help here ( thanks juvela ) it appears I have what appears to be a Garlatti from the '70's most likely. Not much but a start and eventually will have a leather saddle on there, it's only proper:
With some help here ( thanks juvela ) it appears I have what appears to be a Garlatti from the '70's most likely. Not much but a start and eventually will have a leather saddle on there, it's only proper:
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