Gunmetal Stem, seatpost, etc...
06-11-08, 01:10 AM
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Gunmetal Stem, seatpost, etc...
So I'm looking for gun metal colored components. Quill stems, seatposts, wheels. Any suggestions.
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06-11-08, 06:51 AM
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Also, you might want to look for Shimano 600 (6400) components. They are geared, but you can likely get parts to work for you (e.g. cranks, brakes, brake levers).
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ITM 400T quill stem has a gunmetal finish.
06-11-08, 01:35 PM
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Yeah, I had a 3TTT gun metal quill stem (sold on ebay several months ago). Still have the gun metal bars that I use.
06-11-08, 04:08 PM
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cinelli grammo is a Ti quill stem.
some recent campy group (centaur? chorus?) came with a grey metallic option.
current ultegra SL has a gunmetal finish.
gran compe hubs are gunmetal anodized.
apparently the 144bcd sugino zen comes anodized grey but i haven't seen one in person.
some recent campy group (centaur? chorus?) came with a grey metallic option.
current ultegra SL has a gunmetal finish.
gran compe hubs are gunmetal anodized.
apparently the 144bcd sugino zen comes anodized grey but i haven't seen one in person.
06-11-08, 05:44 PM
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dura ace track cranks are probably not exactly "gunmetal" as they are not dark enough but they have this silky smooth-ish sheen look yet still are polished, and not raw metal looking. it's hard to describe but you could work it in.
06-11-08, 10:01 PM
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06-12-08, 01:02 AM
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given the right material, you could always find a place that will parkerize your parts. that isnt quite the traditional "gun metal" color, but it would definitely look like military firearms, reduce reflection, and resist corrosion like a champ. i have also always wondered about bluing parts... what a notion!
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mellow johnny's(austin, tx) has a display case with a bunch of nitto stuff in gunmetal. call them up and see if they can ship it out. google them for there number.
