Originally Posted by
rhenning
I don't believe that is paint but is anodizing. It certainly stays on better than paint would in the same enviroment. Roger
Nope, it's paint alright, or more accurately some form of baked on powder coat. I had two sets of those cranks, and still have a 1053 rear derailleur and a pair of the same vintage hubs in use and they are all powder coated. It is more durable than plain paint.