Anodized gray handlebar and seatpost.
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Anodized gray handlebar and seatpost.
I need to source an anodized gray handlebar and seatpost. The handlebar needs a 26mm stem clamp size for a traditional quill stem. The seatpost needs to be a 27.2mm diameter.
I'll consider new or good used condition. Are these made and supplied today? What should I search for on the used market?
I'll consider new or good used condition. Are these made and supplied today? What should I search for on the used market?
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The last anodized grey bars I've seen were: Icon (Bontrager predecessor), Modolo (more of a brown), and Deda (grey anodized).
The only grey anodizing I've seen on seat posts were: Icon, System 3, and portions of Gipiemme (cradle, flutes (dark grey anodized).
Chainrings: FSA earlier models, and Sugino.
Good luck, though. Sounds interesting.
The only grey anodizing I've seen on seat posts were: Icon, System 3, and portions of Gipiemme (cradle, flutes (dark grey anodized).
Chainrings: FSA earlier models, and Sugino.
Good luck, though. Sounds interesting.
04-01-16, 12:16 PM
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The last anodized grey bars I've seen were: Icon (Bontrager predecessor), Modolo (more of a brown), and Deda (grey anodized).
The only grey anodizing I've seen on seat posts were: Icon, System 3, and portions of Gipiemme (cradle, flutes (dark grey anodized).
Chainrings: FSA earlier models, and Sugino.
Good luck, though. Sounds interesting.
The only grey anodizing I've seen on seat posts were: Icon, System 3, and portions of Gipiemme (cradle, flutes (dark grey anodized).
Chainrings: FSA earlier models, and Sugino.
Good luck, though. Sounds interesting.
This is my latest project. I can probably use the existing handlebars, if nothing better is out there;
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I may have just the bars for you. I bought them and then immediately realized I had nothing they'd go with. They're 44mm 3T Forma SL Ergopower bars. I believe they were marketed as gunmetal. I think they'd match your stem perfectly.
This isn't a picture of mine, but it's what they look like. They look a bit darker depending on the lighting. I can get you a picture of the ones I have if you're interested. They're in pretty good shape, better than the ones pictured here.
This isn't a picture of mine, but it's what they look like. They look a bit darker depending on the lighting. I can get you a picture of the ones I have if you're interested. They're in pretty good shape, better than the ones pictured here.
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I may have just the bars for you. I bought them and then immediately realized I had nothing they'd go with. They're 44mm 3T Forma SL Ergopower bars. I believe they were marketed as gunmetal. I think they'd match your stem perfectly.
This isn't a picture of mine, but it's what they look like. They look a bit darker depending on the lighting. I can get you a picture of the ones I have if you're interested. They're in pretty good shape.
This isn't a picture of mine, but it's what they look like. They look a bit darker depending on the lighting. I can get you a picture of the ones I have if you're interested. They're in pretty good shape.
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Nice bike, BTW.
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My daughter's bike has a grey Modolo bar that I got from @rccardr. It's not the same bar as the one on Velobase below, but similar in color.
VeloBase.com - Component: Modolo X-Setra
VeloBase.com - Component: Modolo X-Setra
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This thread makes me chuckle. I figure I'll never get the right match of anodized bits so first thing I do is zap them with oven cleaner and polish to a shine. Now I have that feeling like I just cut the derailleur hanger off a Colnago and made it a singe speed. 
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You'll appreciate this too Mr. Tunes... Those Ambrosio Elites I got from you actually cleaned up really nice. Their silver anodized finish looks great but I have the can of Easy Off hovering over them as I type! What to do... what to do...
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Beauty! How is the fit and ride for you?
04-04-16, 02:48 PM
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Hi Bob!
The fit should be perfect, it has the 59cm top-tube length that is ideal for me. It will be a while before I ride it. I'm planning on a repaint of the blue and white sections. The frame is free of serious damage, but this bike was raced and has a more than a few scraps and chips.
The fit should be perfect, it has the 59cm top-tube length that is ideal for me. It will be a while before I ride it. I'm planning on a repaint of the blue and white sections. The frame is free of serious damage, but this bike was raced and has a more than a few scraps and chips.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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