On chrome....

[catulle]

No chroming jokes, please, atmo. :no: So, chrome used to be the leather seats and sun-roof of bicycles. Presently, though, it seems to be out of fashion (like rumble seats, iirc). Considering that my cycling DNA pre-dates the discovery of DNA, I have a soft spot in my heart for chromed accents on a high-quality steel frame.

For all of the above, I would be delighted to read your views on chrome for parts of the frame such as lugs, stays, drop-outs, forks, et al. If you spice your essay with historical references, you just might get to ride the Pope's Colango when you die. Onward, upward, forward together, atmo. Spencer for President, Provo for capital city. Thank you kindly.

[saab2000]

I love chrome stuff. But stainless has taken over.

And lugged bikes are kind of on the lunatic fringe nowadays anway..... :beer:

Just kidding. Seriously, I dig shiny stuff. But you gotta go to a custom builder today to get it and most won't do it anyway. 'cept Waterford and Vanilla.

[e-RICHIE]

For all of the above, I would be delighted to read your views on chrome for parts of the frame such as lugs, stays, drop-outs, forks, et al.



ANNIE
Well, I-I-I would-I would like to take
a serious photography course soon.

Again, Annie's thoughts pop on: He probably thinks I'm a yo-yo.

ALVY
Photography's interesting, 'cause, you
know, it's-it's a new art form, and a,
uh, a set of aesthetic criteria have
not emerged yet.

And Alvy's: I wonder what she looks like naked?

ANNIE
Aesthetic criteria? You mean, whether
it's, uh, good photo or not?

I'm not smart enough for him. Hang in there.

ALVY
The-the medium enters in as a condition
of the art form itself. That's-

I don't know what I'm saying-she senses I'm shallow.

ANNIE
Well, well, I ... to me-I ... I mean,
it's-it's-it's all instinctive, you
know. I mean, I just try to uh, feel
it, you know? I try to get a sense of
it and not think about it so much.

God, I hope he doesn't turn out to be a shmuck like the others.

ALVY
Still, still we- You need a set of
aesthetic guide lines to put it in
social perspective, I think.

Christ, I sound like FM radio. Relax.

[catulle]

ANNIE
Well, I-I-I would-I would like to take
a serious photography course soon.

Again, Annie's thoughts pop on: He probably thinks I'm a yo-yo.

ALVY
Photography's interesting, 'cause, you
know, it's-it's a new art form, and a,
uh, a set of aesthetic criteria have
not emerged yet.

And Alvy's: I wonder what she looks like naked?

ANNIE
Aesthetic criteria? You mean, whether
it's, uh, good photo or not?

I'm not smart enough for him. Hang in there.

ALVY
The-the medium enters in as a condition
of the art form itself. That's-

I don't know what I'm saying-she senses I'm shallow.





ANNIE
Well, well, I ... to me-I ... I mean,
it's-it's-it's all instinctive, you
know. I mean, I just try to uh, feel
it, you know? I try to get a sense of
it and not think about it so much.

God, I hope he doesn't turn out to be a shmuck like the others.

ALVY
Still, still we- You need a set of
aesthetic guide lines to put it in
social perspective, I think.

Christ, I sound like FM radio. Relax.

Why did I know this was bound to happen, atmo?

[e-RICHIE]

Why did I know this was bound to happen, atmo?



There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.
It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity.
It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between
science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's
fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension
of imagination. It is an area which we call the Panama Canal Zone.

[Dr. Doofus]

.

[saab2000]

Why did I know this was bound to happen, atmo?

Word.

He gets the good stuff up there in Chester. I can't because I am subject to random testing...... :beer:

[e-RICHIE]

Word.

He gets the good stuff up there in Chester. I can't because I am subject to random testing...... :beer:

that's effin' funny.
see ya' later; my turn to be
the bad bad greek god, dudysius.
the sink is full atmo.

[dbrk]

Chrome involves some nasty environmental issues, atmo, and not too many folks in the U.S. will do it anymore. Baylis, I think, and Cyclart still have access. Mike Barry will do chrome on a Mariposa but it's tricky, like no head tubes because they seem to crack when installing headsets.

I thought of asking for an all chrome Mariposa and I'm still in line for a lugged bike that will use all classic French road parts, like a Singer or Herse road bike: fenderless, Huret ders., Mafac brakes, Ideale saddle, Maxicar hubs, 6spd, like that. I'm not sure this is still possible but if it is then that'll be the next Mariposa here in Bristol. This is a bit off thread but since Mike is among the only builders I know who still does some chrome, if you are interested in a Mariposa I would get in line RIGHT NOW. Mike may not long remain at the bench. He has other interests, like riding about Europe with his grandson.

dbrk

[catulle]

Word.

He gets the good stuff up there in Chester. I can't because I am subject to random testing...... :beer:

Actually the seed is imported from the Panama Canal Zone. It is called Chester Red, iirc.

[saab2000]

that's effin' funny.
see ya' later; my turn to be
the bad bad greek god, dudysius.
the sink is full atmo.

Hey, sorry. Seriously.

Hope u r not 2 upset. :beer:

Just tryin' to be lite.....

[catulle]

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.
It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity.
It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between
science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's
fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension
of imagination. It is an area which we call the Panama Canal Zone.

.

[e-RICHIE]

Hey, sorry. Seriously.

Hope u r not 2 upset. :beer:

Just tryin' to be lite.....


e-RICHIE
Chrome plating's interesting, 'cause,
you know, it's-it's a new art form,
and a, uh, a set of aesthetic criteria
have not emerged yet.

[catulle]

Chrome involves some nasty environmental issues, atmo, and not too many folks in the U.S. will do it anymore. Baylis, I think, and Cyclart still have access. Mike Barry will do chrome on a Mariposa but it's tricky, like no head tubes because they seem to crack when installing headsets.

I thought of asking for an all chrome Mariposa and I'm still in line for a lugged bike that will use all classic French road parts, like a Singer or Herse road bike: fenderless, Huret ders., Mafac brakes, Ideale saddle, Maxicar hubs, 6spd, like that. I'm not sure this is still possible but if it is then that'll be the next Mariposa here in Bristol. This is a bit off thread but since Mike is among the only builders I know who still does some chrome, if you are interested in a Mariposa I would get in line RIGHT NOW. Mike may not long remain at the bench. He has other interests, like riding about Europe with his grandson.

dbrk

JB offers chrome on his web site. The price is steep, though. By the way, how does he plate a lug on an assembled frame? Is that done with masking as when painting?

[e-RICHIE]

JB offers chrome on his web site. The price is steep, though. By the way, how does he plate a lug on an assembled frame? Is that done with masking as when painting?


he plates regularly. i avail of that service there
mebbe 2-4 times a year. the thing is, woman
now have the vote, eisenhower is no longer
in office, and no one looks at each other any
more - they just text message all day.

chrome is kinda' like that atmo -
a time zone.

[Louis]

My H20ford has stainless steel lugs (head tube lugs and fork crown). Even better than chrome, and looks really really cool.

[Dr. Doofus]

doof wants a carbon frame with chromed curlicue lugs


its the new paradigm

[saab2000]

doof wants a carbon frame with chromed curlicue lugs


its the new paradigm

Indy Fad sorta does that with their Ottrott Copycat frameset. You can decide what the lugs will look like. It only costs money.

[Dr. Doofus]

Indy Fad sorta does that with their Ottrott Copycat frameset. You can decide what the lugs will look like. It only costs money.

so doof's idea of a smart-azzed sick joke is someone's idea of a hip bike

maybe it looks ok with a 110 stem, the bars even with the seat, a huge HT, and carbon race wheels

[jerk]

dude-
the jerk has your chrome right here. $4.99

rattle and hum imho bro.

jerk

[e-RICHIE]

dude-
the jerk has your chrome right here. $4.99

rattle and hum imho bro.

jerk


my stem's too long atmo

[jerk]

oops wrong picture. but not worth an edit.

[e-RICHIE]

oops wrong picture. but not worth an edit.


my stem is no longer too long atmo

[catulle]

dude-
the jerk has your chrome right here. $4.99

rattle and hum imho bro.

jerk

Why did I know this was bound to happen, atmo?

[jerk]

Why did I know this was bound to happen, atmo?


'cause as stevep's posse woulld say you're wicked smart.

jerk

[e-RICHIE]

Why did I know this was bound to happen, atmo?

Why?
You've unlocked this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension— a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Panama Canal Zone.

[Dr. Doofus]

so

who makes a 140 -6 26.0 stem?

doof is lookin for one

[e-RICHIE]

so

who makes a 140 -6 26.0 stem?

doof is lookin for one


this is the chrome thread.
come up with something funny.
the stem thing is across the hall...

[jerk]

so

who makes a 140 -6 26.0 stem?

doof is lookin for one


ahh...hmmm....oh yeah here she is.

[stevep]

put 2 70s together, same thing
as richie says...2 shorts make a long
atmo

[e-RICHIE]

ahh...hmmm....oh yeah here she is.



i'm thinking i know where that 140mm is now doof atmo

[catulle]

Why?
You've unlocked this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension— a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Panama Canal Zone.

Access to Provo will be through the Doors of Perception, atmo.

[Dr. Doofus]

this is the chrome thread.
come up with something funny.
the stem thing is across the hall...


don't do funny

went for surly instead

if you want chrome just ride this and get it over with

[e-RICHIE]

Access to Provo will be through the Doors of Perception, atmo.



you've been a great audience.
tip the veal. try the waitress.

[catulle]

put 2 70s together, same thing
as richie says...2 shorts make a long
atmo

Mr. Jerk's friends are too wise and they know two wrongs don't make one right, atmo.

[catulle]

'cause as stevep's posse woulld say you're wicked smart.

jerk


Is this a Stalinist plot, atmo?

[catulle]

you've been a great audience.
tip the veal. try the waitress.

Tip the audience and veal the waitress?

[manet]

http://www.sensualfitters.com/Store/images/609-Chrome-BlkSlv.jpg

[Dr. Doofus]

ahh...hmmm....oh yeah here she is.

stop trying to pass off that taiwanese crap

this is the 150 yo

[e-RICHIE]

Tip the audience and veal the waitress?


didn't you first appear on the ted mack amateur hour?

[catulle]

didn't you first appear on the ted mack amateur hour?

I asked the Buddha and he said I used to go by the name of Lenny Bruce, iirc. BTW, is this a Stalinist plot, atmo?

[manet]

http://www.cvm.qc.ca/mboudreault/Images%20Jpeg/Jeff%20Koons,%20Rabbit.jpg

[Dr. Doofus]

http://www.cvm.qc.ca/mboudreault/Images%20Jpeg/Jeff%20Koons,%20Rabbit.jpg

nice

[catulle]

stop trying to pass off that taiwanese crap

this is the 150 yo

Does she dye her hair, atmo?

[e-RICHIE]

http://www.sensualfitters.com/Store/images/609-Chrome-BlkSlv.jpg




TAMMY: Look Mickey, everybody knows that you're heightening. It's all over the set.

MICKEY: Wait, wait (goes to grab her arm)

TAMMY: (recoils) Don't touch me. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. All the progress we made over the years and you go and blow it by pulling a stupid stunt like this.

MICKEY: Wait a second, wait a second, you got me all wrong. It was all because of the kid. (numerous little people begin to crowd around them) (to Tammy) The kid was growing. He shot up two and a half inches in a month. (to all the little people) I woulda' lost my job. Any one of you would have done the same. You got no right! I'm Mickey Abbott! I stood in for Punky Brewster when all of you was nothing. (seeing the crowd still doesn't agree with what he did, he points at Kramer) It's all his fault. (Kramer acts like he doesn't know what Mickey is talking about) It was his idea.

[Dr. Doofus]

.

[catulle]

TAMMY: Look Mickey, everybody knows that you're heightening. It's all over the set.

MICKEY: Wait, wait (goes to grab her arm)

TAMMY: (recoils) Don't touch me. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. All the progress we made over the years and you go and blow it by pulling a stupid stunt like this.

MICKEY: Wait a second, wait a second, you got me all wrong. It was all because of the kid. (numerous little people begin to crowd around them) (to Tammy) The kid was growing. He shot up two and a half inches in a month. (to all the little people) I woulda' lost my job. Any one of you would have done the same. You got no right! I'm Mickey Abbott! I stood in for Punky Brewster when all of you was nothing. (seeing the crowd still doesn't agree with what he did, he points at Kramer) It's all his fault. (Kramer acts like he doesn't know what Mickey is talking about) It was his idea.

Is Mickey waiting for Godot to chrome his fork, meebe?

[Dr. Doofus]

Does she dye her hair, atmo?

that's ava you commie prevert

have some respect

[jerk]

I asked the Buddha and he said I used to go by the name of Lenny Bruce, iirc. BTW, is this a Stalinist plot, atmo?


nope..it'sa natural dialectic process ushered in some small part by the genius of comrade stalin.

jerk

[manet]

nice

sir, may i have another....

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1330000/images/_1333396_jackson300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/arts/newsid_1333000/1333396.stm&h=180&w=300&sz=10&tbnid=CR6_0tHTCopulM:&tbnh=66&tbnw=111&hl=en&start=27&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djeff%2Bkoons%2Bsculpture%26start%3D20 %26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

[Grant McLean]

anyone have a chrome bag?

http://www.chromebags.com/Messengerbags.html

g

[catulle]

Is this thread kind'a swerving all over the place or is it me? BTW, I wonder if some day science will reach the point where axons and dendrites could be chromed, atmo.

[catulle]

sir, may i have another....

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1330000/images/_1333396_jackson300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/arts/newsid_1333000/1333396.stm&h=180&w=300&sz=10&tbnid=CR6_0tHTCopulM:&tbnh=66&tbnw=111&hl=en&start=27&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djeff%2Bkoons%2Bsculpture%26start%3D20 %26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

Oh, my God, what is he doing to that poor monkey, atmo?

[Dr. Doofus]

..

[catulle]

that's ava you commie prevert

have some respect

Hey, hey, it is polimorphous pervert, according to the dude with the chow-chow dog, iirc.

[Dr. Doofus]

Hey, hey, it is polimorphous pervert, according to the dude with the chow-chow dog, iirc.

chromo doesn't grok the big words

[Grant McLean]

Oh, my God, what is he doing to that poor monkey, atmo?

you DON'T want to know.

http://www.mike-myers.net/dieter5.jpg

g

[e-RICHIE]

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me


now you've really lost me.
first the chrome.
now the michael jackson lyrics atmo?

[catulle]

now you've really lost me.
first the chrome.
now the michael jackson lyrics atmo?

I'm sending the guys from Matera to look you up, atmo. Dodge Dart and all, iirc.

[Dr. Doofus]

http://www.pbase.com/jeannius/image/27520264

[e-RICHIE]

I'm sending the guys from Matera to look you up, atmo. Dodge Dart and all, iirc.



gotcha atmo.

[manet]

.

[catulle]

http://www.pbase.com/jeannius/image/27520264

Oh, my God, poor monkeys. What do they know about chrome, anyway?

[Dr. Doofus]

sir, may i have another....

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1330000/images/_1333396_jackson300.jpg&imgrefurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/arts/newsid_1333000/1333396.stm&h=180&w=300&sz=10&tbnid=CR6_0tHTCopulM:&tbnh=66&tbnw=111&hl=en&start=27&prev=/images%3Fq%3Djeff%2Bkoons%2Bsculpture%26start%3D20 %26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

he started it

you see that action in the jungle anyway

and that sock monkey's riding 150 atmo

(longer stem, shorter f-c, better handling)

[Grant McLean]

"do you want to touch my monkey?"

[Fixed]

bro got to put my monkeymind to bed
cheers

[Grant McLean]

bro got to put my monkeymind to bed
cheers

now it's time we dance...

[catulle]

Ok, guys, I give up. You're an unruly bunch. I ask nice about your views on pretty chrome accents for steel frames and look at the kind of answers I get. If we're going to Provo we better be mindful about stuff like this, atmo. If we are having Spencer for President, and Doors of Perception, and Ava and so many others like Ava, and so on, we better start working on some kind of sense of direction. For chrissakes, we must learn to read instructions. Look what y'all doing with the Kama Sutra. Ok, ok, I just don't want to say I told you so when the poop hits the fan, atmo. Again, chromed forks are groovy, ain't them?

[taz-t]

http://www.cvm.qc.ca/mboudreault/Images%20Jpeg/Jeff%20Koons,%20Rabbit.jpg


Jeff Koons - the Ridley of the art world, atmo

- taz

[Grant McLean]

Ok, guys, I give up. You're an unruly bunch. I ask nice about your views on pretty chrome accents for steel frames and look at the kind of answers I get. If we're going to Provo we better be mindful about stuff like this, atmo. If we are having Spencer for President, and Doors of Perception, and Ava and so many others like Ava, and so on, we better start working on some kind of sense of direction. For chrissakes, we must learn to read instructions. Look what y'all doing with the Kama Sutra. Ok, ok, I just don't want to say I told you so when the poop hits the fan, atmo. Again, chromed forks are groovy, ain't them?

yes, chrome is goovy baby.

g

[catulle]

Oh, you guys are better than watching Orange County Choppers, atmo. Hey, sleep with the angels, dude-pals.

[IXXI]

dang. i usually can't type when i'm that stoned.

[davids]

Sting:
There's a hole in my heart
As deep as a well
For that poor little boy
Who's stuck halfway to hell...

Sideshow Mel:
...Though we can't get him out
We'll do the next best thing...

McBain:
...we'll go on TV and sing, sing, sing...

Choir:
And we're sending our love down the well!

Krusty:
All the way down!

Choir:
And we're sending our love down the well!

Krusty:
Down that well!