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sinikl

12-04-12 12:07 PM

Gold chain whose color lasts?

Stupid question (because fashion, not function):

I have a KMC z410 gold chain on my bike now and the gold has faded noticeably in a few weeks since i put it on (i just compared to the extra links i took out and it's noticeably duller). It's only been cleaned once with a citrus degreaser (i tried to avoid using mineral spirits/acetone/brakleen etc) and i'm only riding like 30 miles/week. Are there any chains that stay golder longer?

And yes, i am a hopeless poseur.

Nagrom_

12-04-12 12:13 PM

KMC Devil 101 or KMC K710-SL

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PeDDeR27

12-04-12 04:44 PM

KMC K710-SL for sure. Awesome chain. :thumb:

Scrodzilla

12-04-12 04:58 PM

All gold chains will fade.

Leukybear

12-04-12 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15015528)

All gold chains will fade.

Not the 710SL Ti-N :p

Scrodzilla

12-04-12 05:18 PM

The ones I've seen still lose their brightness and turn a light brownish color over time.

BigglyPuff

12-04-12 05:23 PM

Come on Pony Boy. Nothing gold can stay.

I am truly disappointed it took this long for someone to say it. Scrod, you were close. Shame on you guys. Shame.

seau grateau

12-04-12 06:22 PM

Stay gold

gigantor

12-04-12 06:50 PM

Wear it around your neck, and it will always stay gold.

carleton

12-04-12 08:46 PM

Nothing Gold Can Stay

edit:

Dammit. I missed this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigglyPuff (Post 15015600)

Come on Pony Boy. Nothing gold can stay.

I am truly disappointed it took this long for someone to say it. Scrod, you were close. Shame on you guys. Shame.

BigglyPuff

12-04-12 08:56 PM

You got a lot on your plate Carleton, don't worry.

Also amused by the title. Just noticed OP personified a bike chain. BFSSFG indeed.

Dannihilator

12-04-12 09:03 PM

Nothing gold can stay, stick with silver...

sinikl

12-04-12 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigglyPuff (Post 15016476)

You got a lot on your plate Carleton, don't worry.

Also amused by the title. Just noticed OP personified a bike chain. BFSSFG indeed.

I look forward to a copy of Eats, Shoots and Leaves in my stocking from you this year. PM for the address to which to mail it.

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