11-11-2006, 02:18 AM
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Full Chrome '88 Pinarello Montello
I bought the frame to repaint it and when I stripped it, I discovered the chrome underneath was in fantastic shape. Then I ran into all sorts of issues in getting it painted, so I left it alone.
I didn't want to just slap some decals on it, so I asked Dean Cannard at Acme Bicycle Paint here in Portland to blast them directly into the chrome. It's a very subtle, yet beautiful effect. Dean also touched up the engravings.
I tore apart my Giordana Spica and moved all the parts over. Wheels are Velocity Aeroheads on C-Record hubs. It's not 100% period correct, but I like the way it came out.
Now if it ever stops raining here, I'd like to actually ride it.
55/Rad
Last edited by 55/Rad : 09-04-2008 at 01:09 AM.
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11-11-2006, 02:23 AM
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that's a piece of resistance, bro
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11-11-2006, 02:31 AM
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Wow! Are you going to ride it?
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11-11-2006, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by vaxn8r
Wow! Are you going to ride it?
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Oh yeah, she was built to ride. Just not in the rain. |
11-11-2006, 02:45 AM
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This is very pretty. I have a soft spot for chrome.
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11-11-2006, 03:24 AM
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holy crap!!that thing is friggin' gorgeous...that bike would surely blind some folks on a group ride.
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11-11-2006, 03:45 AM
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great photos.
the bike is a great example of the present's take on the past.
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11-11-2006, 05:36 AM
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absolutely gorgeous! love the delta brakes. always thought they were the best looking brakes ever made. you are correct, that chrome is in excellent condition. good luck with the ride. definitely NOT a rain bike!
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11-11-2006, 05:55 AM
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needs adult supervision
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wow. wait, let me rephrase that. double-secret-probation wow.
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11-11-2006, 06:53 AM
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Absolutely beautiful bike. Too bad we don't see more chrome bikes today.
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11-11-2006, 08:13 AM
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I dig , bro ...nice job
cheers
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11-11-2006, 08:26 AM
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WOW. One of my all time favorites, truly stunning.
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11-11-2006, 08:27 AM
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Wow -- thats a beautiful bicycle. Ought to be a show bike - ENJOY!
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11-11-2006, 08:44 AM
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if claude rains it pours
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11-11-2006, 08:57 AM
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let's be nice
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Cool photographs.
How'd you do that?
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