To Repaint or Not to Repaint, that is the Question...
11-26-07 | 02:41 AM
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To Repaint or Not to Repaint, that is the Question...
So, I have a 1981 Miyata 1000. It is a great bike, if a little heavy (I am 225lbs, so who's talking...)
I am truly torn as to whether I should nut up and get it repainted. Near as I can tell, it will be $4-500. Frame cost is zero, as I have owned it forever.
I love the idea of have a great vintage frame with a sweet finish, but I am also acutely aware that it may be smarter to just save the coin and buy a new vintage frame (damn the Ebisu is beautiful...).
I really am torn, and I need counseling on this.
My road riding consists of a 36 mile commute that I do 2-3 times per week and the occasional long weekend ride.
Thanks in advance.
I am truly torn as to whether I should nut up and get it repainted. Near as I can tell, it will be $4-500. Frame cost is zero, as I have owned it forever.
I love the idea of have a great vintage frame with a sweet finish, but I am also acutely aware that it may be smarter to just save the coin and buy a new vintage frame (damn the Ebisu is beautiful...).
I really am torn, and I need counseling on this.
My road riding consists of a 36 mile commute that I do 2-3 times per week and the occasional long weekend ride.
Thanks in advance.
11-26-07 | 02:43 AM
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stringbreaker
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From: wa. State
Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
Get it powdercoated its not nearly as expensive I had one done for 130.00 plus tax it came out great.
11-26-07 | 01:50 PM
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feros ferio
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
I have splurged on one ca. $500 professional repaint and have no regrets, but I would strongly consider either powercoat or even rattle can for anything short of a real classic.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
