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Help with some burly hardtail pics...
- Thread starter Warped
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Yup, that's burly. What gear ratio are you running?
Just update. NEw 26inch wheels,mtx camo rims with hope xc hubs, plus an e-13 guide. Rides nice!
Another angle.
damn that 243 looks sweet!
the camo rims..
the camo rims..
oo nice blackmarket.
i love that stem too.
tension your chain! (just built?)
if that's the shadow chain be wary it stretches a LOT.
i love that stem too.
tension your chain! (just built?)
if that's the shadow chain be wary it stretches a LOT.
no its the whipperman, i had just gone riding, and it steched a little..... its tight now 
That bike is gorgeous.Uncle Jimmi said:
I am going to retire this frame, cranks, and forks.
Its looking like Sinister, Deity, and Marzochi for 2006
Makes this:
Look like a bucket of bolts.
Rainer Wolfcastle said:
38/16 with 24/26 and 180mm crank
that polished p3, is it just polished or polished then laquered as on top?
Polished only and yes its a pain in the arss to keep it that way but that is what I do for a living (polishing that is) so I like to represent.MisterMental said:
The P3 was just retired and replaced by a new 12" Iron horse Porter.
The paint will come off and it will be bling blinging soon.
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J5ive
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Care to publish a tutorial. Thats mean!Uncle Jimmi said:
J5ive said:
It takes years of experience if polishing machines or equipment is used or you will more than likely hurt yourself or your frame. This includes the use of dremel tools, drills, and grinders, ECT
However it can be done at home safely.
First the paint must be removed, I recommend using aircraft striper brand spray or liquid brush-on.
Then hand sand using 200 grit wet-or-dry paper with a little water.
Then repeat the process with 300, 500, 1000, 1500 grit, the finer you go the brighter the buff will be.
Now you can use a rag and aluminum cream polish such as Mothers or Flitts, NOT never-Dull
It takes lots of time and scrubbing but will look good if you are thorough with each step.
I have seen many ruined projects as a result misused equipment or tools even in the hands of otherwise skilled craftsman, so stick to the plan or pay a pro.
If you give it a try report back and let us know how it went.
See more of my work here www.BrightLee.com
Nice job. Have you considered polishing the cranks?
Yes, and the bars and the seat post and more of the rims (did you notice the 1/4 inch strip between the tire and rim) But I think it hit the perfect ballance of black and silver.Rainer Wolfcastle said:
The polishing is dope. I've spent a lot of time polishing various bits of metal over the years, so I appreciate the time and effort that must have taken. Just out of interest, have you weighed a frame before paint striping and after polishing?
Yea, that would have been the perfect finishing touch.
Did anyone notice the 1/4 inch of black I removed from the bead of the rim?
Did anyone notice the 1/4 inch of black I removed from the bead of the rim?
ahah I do now that you mention it. That is simply blingtastic. Race face makes the deus line, with the all chromed out components. too bad its for XC
you should get some chrome profiles for ituntitledsince89 said:
wow, super flickable and light, exact opposite but cool though, how do u like the Evil frames?
your new hard tail is nice.
I finally figured it out!
AgentBikes Orange:
AgentBikes Orange:
My Soul Cycles Titan
my simple bicycle co '509' hardtail
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J5ive
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^ Thats nice, website?
http://simplebikeco.com/J5ive said:
MY NEW SOUL CYCLE'S-LOKI-MTX
thanks craigMudpuppy said:
My newly built Gimp 26":evil:
HOLY crap I just saw this dude!!! SOOO badass!!! :love::love:boshrdcore said:
I actually just landed me an Imperial SL that I'm building very close to your build. I can't wait to post mine
