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Old 08-04-11 | 12:26 PM
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How about my scuffed and scratched and well loved Black Chrome High Sierra?

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Old 08-04-11 | 12:38 PM
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Old 08-04-11 | 01:10 PM
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Panasonic DX 2000

I bought it in the Spring, but I haven't finished it. I drove 3 hours from the Detroit area to Fort Wayne, IN to buy it. It needs to be completely overhauled, and then the bike will look great!





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Old 08-04-11 | 01:23 PM
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not chrome, but shiny


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Old 08-04-11 | 01:28 PM
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in before reflectoporn. :

What's sexier than wrap-around seatstays? delicious chrome on a wraparound seatstay.
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Old 08-04-11 | 01:47 PM
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'72 P15-9 Paramount.







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Old 08-04-11 | 05:01 PM
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Old 08-04-11 | 05:42 PM
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Oh man, I love this thread! Chrome is so damn seductive!

Here's my Freschi Supreme Super Cromo to add to the blingfest:







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Old 08-04-11 | 06:21 PM
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'69/'70 chrome Masi Special pista


Ca. '48 chrome Umberto Dei pista
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Old 08-04-11 | 06:25 PM
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Argh! My eyes! I don't think I can look at this thread any more. These chrome beauties are making me lust for more, more, more chrome!
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Old 08-04-11 | 06:36 PM
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this.

so much awesome in one picture.
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Old 08-04-11 | 06:40 PM
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Early 30's Cicognani. Well worn chrome (or nickel).



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Old 08-04-11 | 09:26 PM
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Old 08-04-11 | 09:54 PM
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Old 08-04-11 | 10:06 PM
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I love chrome, too - and is there ever a bunch of chrome goodness to love in this thread! Please keep them coming.

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Old 08-04-11 | 10:29 PM
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Old 08-04-11 | 10:35 PM
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Old 08-05-11 | 07:31 AM
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The lowliest bike in the thread right here, some nice shiny bits though.





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Old 08-05-11 | 08:20 AM
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Old 08-05-11 | 08:25 AM
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Not mine.

I've always thought 55/RAD's chrome Pinarello was the prettiest chrome bike on BF.

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Old 08-05-11 | 10:06 AM
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1987-8 Schwinn Circuit

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As it is now:


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Old 08-05-11 | 12:17 PM
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Old 08-05-11 | 01:45 PM
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Old 08-05-11 | 02:59 PM
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Old 08-05-11 | 07:40 PM
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Awesome, Stan! Is that the Livery Designs stem?

Chris, what's keeping that Ross' front wheel on the ground?
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