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12-01-15, 09:35 AM
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I always associate that style of engraving with fancy guns, particularly shotguns. And while I appreciate the art and the workmanship, to me it looks out of place on a bicycle, particularly a part with modern styling.
The decorations on the Merlin are contemporary and actually blended quite well the rest of the bike. They also have that classic timelessness that probably will never go out of style.
The decorations on the Merlin are contemporary and actually blended quite well the rest of the bike. They also have that classic timelessness that probably will never go out of style.
12-01-15, 11:32 AM
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We were wondering about how that was done. It was quite remarkable to me how deep the markings appear to be, so etching is not likely. Plus titanium is fairly impervious to most acids, even with electrolysis.
The guys at the shop speculated it must have be done with a laser.
I hadn't thought about cutting them on a CNC mill. Obviously would have been done to the individual tube before it was welded.
The mystery just adds to the appeal.
The guys at the shop speculated it must have be done with a laser.
I hadn't thought about cutting them on a CNC mill. Obviously would have been done to the individual tube before it was welded.
The mystery just adds to the appeal.
12-01-15, 05:25 PM
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No amount of fancy engraving will make that crankset look good.
12-01-15, 07:46 PM
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12-01-15, 11:50 PM
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12-04-15, 07:33 PM
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Clark W. Griswold
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12-04-15, 09:30 PM
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12-05-15, 10:06 AM
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On a modern bike (ie safety bike) the pegs actually make more sense in the back because they don't affect steering and can be placed lower.
Of course, with the advent of the free wheel "bombing pegs" have been abandoned.
12-05-15, 10:08 AM
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when i was a kid i used to love blasting down hills on my bmx having my feet on the front pegs all stretched out like i was on a chopper.
i thought i was cool as ****.
i thought i was cool as ****.
12-05-15, 11:14 AM
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12-05-15, 02:28 PM
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Damn skippy! Shiz was cool, main! I miss just having a BMX and just ripping all over on it. Maybe I should pick up a JYD from All City Wok and build up a sweet big person BMX
12-05-15, 05:01 PM
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