Anyone know about this powdercoated/anodized wheelset? (Don Walker)
11-20-08, 07:41 PM
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Anyone know about this powdercoated/anodized wheelset? (Don Walker)
Hey guys, I just stumbled on this great looking Don Walker fixed, and while I would never be able to afford even the frame, I was curious as to what went into making the sweet wheelset that comes with it. Are they just anodized/powdercoated Deep Vs, or are they something custom? Let me know what you think. (And no, I don't know why he is wearing a kilt...something to do with his metal working past, I think?)
11-20-08, 08:36 PM
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11-20-08, 08:58 PM
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those are deeper than deep v's look like the depth of h+sons to me
11-20-08, 08:59 PM
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I think they are Zipp 440s - I believe I recall DW saying that when that bike was built and displayed. I wouldn't be surprised considering his pretty close relationship with Zipp, too.
11-20-08, 09:59 PM
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they look like painted zipps to me too, they have that slight curve to them...
if you look at this pic and the next one, they make me think so even more...
https://donwalkercycles.com/gallery/Pages/NAHBS.html#7
if you look at this pic and the next one, they make me think so even more...
https://donwalkercycles.com/gallery/Pages/NAHBS.html#7
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11-21-08, 12:18 AM
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H+Sons aren't that deep. Zipps, or maybe Shamals?
11-21-08, 12:43 AM
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they look like painted zipps to me too, they have that slight curve to them...
if you look at this pic and the next one, they make me think so even more...
https://donwalkercycles.com/gallery/Pages/NAHBS.html#7
if you look at this pic and the next one, they make me think so even more...
https://donwalkercycles.com/gallery/Pages/NAHBS.html#7
I think you may be right here...those angles give you a little bit better idea as to there depth.
11-21-08, 01:36 AM
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I asked him about those wheels at NAHBS this year. They're painted Zipp 404s.
[edit: err, as Soil Sampler's link specifies.]
[edit: err, as Soil Sampler's link specifies.]
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11-21-08, 04:09 AM
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I thinks no matter what the rims cost(ZIPP?)......he will still put his spin on them.
Edit:Spin = Ungodly Custom Paint
11-21-08, 11:04 AM
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11-21-08, 12:40 PM
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GORGEOUS!!!! definitely bike porn worthy. 
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he loses style points because the tartan on his top tube pad doesn't match his kilt...
11-21-08, 01:22 PM
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seriously though, it's beautiful...and I don't think the custom paint is "ungodly"...In fact, it's far more tasteful than the giant logos on stock Zipp rims...
11-22-08, 07:28 PM
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shamals arn't deeper than hplussons.
it isn't about powder coating carbon fiber or what not. it is about the baking tempt. the high temp destroys the epoxy used to hold the carbon fiber together. The easiest solution is to just use a oil base paint because you can bake those at low temp.
it isn't about powder coating carbon fiber or what not. it is about the baking tempt. the high temp destroys the epoxy used to hold the carbon fiber together. The easiest solution is to just use a oil base paint because you can bake those at low temp.