those of you who like partially painted ti bikes

[eddief]

I am curious if you might share a photo of your bike or point to one on the net you think is sharp. Thinking about a paint scheme or not paint scheme for a future project.

[dave thompson]

I am curious if you might share a photo of your bike or point to one on the net you think is sharp. Thinking about a paint scheme or not paint scheme for a future project.

See my Quiring here: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=525335&postcount=1

[Zoomie80]

Here's an old pic of my Legend, still lovin' the colors and bare Ti: http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?p=92660#post92660

[jr59]

ok

[godfrey1112000]

I found a cyclist who owns a custom motorcycle shop,

we painted back to its original specs, the ti was polished before painting

if I told you the price you would die, compared to the top painters, but for painting and tip it was under $500

Decals are brand new from
Gary Prange
SSS Ink
sssink@skybest.com
(877) 236-4135

[DRZRM]

Should be finishing this build tonight. Just in time for a trip to CA.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=122312

[soulspinner]

ok

Dig this bike.:hello:

[tuscanyswe]

Cant offer any painted ti pictures but if you are just looking to get an idea of what it would look like in various schemes and colors i suggest searching for stainless steel bikes as they are more common painted and especially part painted.

The IF SSRs should offer you alot of examples for instance.

[jr59]

This might help;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spectrumcycles/sets/72157627357034220/

[one60]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dp4KOUeGLhA/SvokeHL9EnI/AAAAAAAAAMs/8_HT4OsI5to/s400/_MG_0118.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dp4KOUeGLhA/SvokdheGvrI/AAAAAAAAAMk/iwzfBEjnZFk/s400/_MG_0117.jpg

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt301/spectrumforum/SNB13914.jpg

Don't forget the painted Ti Spectrum posted by gothard(?). It was white with orange accents...that was very popular amongst folks

[sc53]

My Bedford is of the white/bare Ti scheme also--with exposed bare Ti decals. It's pictured below in my sig.

[esldude]

http://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/29er-bikes/770427d1360531989t-paid-spam-quiring-titanium-29er-frameset-bells-paint-dsc00567.jpg

MTB, but a cool paint scheme.

http://www.theoldbikeshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Litespeed_archon_painted.jpg

This Lightspeed scheme is nice.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/baumcycles/2808229768/

Nice Baum scheme if you like orange.

[joep2517]

I'll add one to this beautiful collection.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb67/Joep721/534591_399077916832518_2062716416_n.jpg

[happycampyer]

The best photo of the top one posted by one60 is here:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dp4KOUeGLhA/SwIDslul1dI/AAAAAAAAAPA/tCLZmVeHz8E/s1600/_MG_0179.jpg

This Baum is very nice:

http://www.abovecategorycycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IMG_6523.jpg

Although I always liked this one for its simplicity before Baum went to its Mondrian-inspired paint schemes:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3080/2513582967_2d0d851a3b_z.jpg

This is a classic Serotta paint scheme (this is a '96 frame), with the paint at an angle:

http://i.pgu.me/yqM_pdHN_original.jpg

And a Spectrum with a similar paint scheme:

http://imageshack.us/f/6/kellogg2.jpg

Tom Kellogg paints a lot of his frames with exposed ti, with lots of nice variations. If you do a search for Spectrum in custom gallery, you will see lots of examples (most photos are file attachments, so one can't embed them in the text).

[rwsaunders]

Hers a shot from a recent February ride.

[tttsmm]

mine...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/wki72/IMG_1116_zpsa1c48376.jpg

[doomridesout]

How do you guys find the paint sticks on Ti? I've got an old Bianchi Megatube Ti that was fairly beat up before I got it that I've always wondered about repainting.

[dave thompson]

How do you guys find the paint sticks on Ti? I've got an old Bianchi Megatube Ti that was fairly beat up before I got it that I've always wondered about repainting.

The paint adheres great to Ti, with proper preparation.

[soulspinner]

mine...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/wki72/IMG_1116_zpsa1c48376.jpg

hell ya..............:hello:

[bironi]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dp4KOUeGLhA/SvokeHL9EnI/AAAAAAAAAMs/8_HT4OsI5to/s400/_MG_0118.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dp4KOUeGLhA/SvokdheGvrI/AAAAAAAAAMk/iwzfBEjnZFk/s400/_MG_0117.jpg

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt301/spectrumforum/SNB13914.jpg

Don't forget the painted Ti Spectrum posted by gothard(?). It was white with orange accents...that was very popular amongst folks

So who is AC? Love that Vamoots CR. I would have left off that designation from the TT, but very nice color choices. Now when can we see a pic of the entire frame and fork?

[DRZRM]

mine...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/wki72/IMG_1116_zpsa1c48376.jpg

OMG, so hot. I wish I'd gotten the color crown for the ST stickers on mine (they are all black). Headed into the basement to finish cutting cables for my build. Pics later.

[eddief]

Just curious.

mine...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa228/wki72/IMG_1116_zpsa1c48376.jpg

[poff]

So who is AC? Love that Vamoots CR. I would have left off that designation from the TT, but very nice color choices. Now when can we see a pic of the entire frame and fork?

AC is the Above Category bike shop in Fairfax (Mill Valley) CA.

[happycampyer]

Just curious.IF shot-peens their ti frames.

[cmg]

it was cheaper to mask the rear of the frame than just making bands/sections. originally i wanted the head tube bare and the paint in 14" wide bands sections around the tubes, too much masking involved.

[rounder]

These are pics of a Kelly Beddford bike with bare rear stays. Kelly allowed color of choice as an upgrade. I picked Porsche lapis blue metallic.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=116312&highlight=kelly+bedford

[cdn_bacon]

These are all amazing!

Kudos to the wallets that could afford any of those.:eek:

[tttsmm]

Just curious.

IF shot-peens their ti frames.

what happycampyer said .... the shot-peening makes for a very interesting texture on the finish, so much that i sometimes wish i hadn't painted it :p