Pic request: raw titanium frame with a gold chain

[fmradio516]

Looking to possible pick up one of the X11SL KMC chains and normally I wouldn't even think about a gold chain but the raw to with black fork+everything else has me wondering about the gold chain. Any pics would be appreciated.

[Clean39T]

I have a few to choose from... :D

Moots Compact:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170702/a6a9d2fcb5e8419894f795f3fabae76f.jpg

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Merlin Works 6/4:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170827/c83c536c34e2ed2cde78948dfbfb021e.jpg

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[Clean39T]

Looking to possible pick up one of the X11SL KMC chains and normally I wouldn't even think about a gold chain but the raw to with black fork+everything else has me wondering about the gold chain. Any pics would be appreciated.Also, whaddya git?

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[fmradio516]

Also, whaddya git?

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Thanks! Looks good! I picked up the Seven Alaris.. really anxious to sell the marinoni..:help:

[Clean39T]

Nice!

My Firefly has gold with the carbon tubes/fork too ;)

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[fmradio516]

Nice!

My Firefly has gold with the carbon tubes/fork too ;)

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That sure is pretty. Ok you sold me on it. 2x Gold KMC chains just added to the black friday list. :)

[AngryScientist]

they really pop when first installed, but after 100 miles or so, especially if it's in anything less than clean dry conditions, gold chains pretty much look like any other chain in my experience.

[berserk87]

On the practical side - how do the gold KMC chains wear compared to, say, a Dura Ace chain? I've heard good things about KMC chains and I'm running one now on my road rig. Not the gold one though.

[chiasticon]

my Indy Fab Planet X

https://live.staticflickr.com/5728/31317788915_76bdb29a2f_b.jpg

[thegunner]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYlHLRncsF/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsIyqbKnTAn/

so yeah, that stayed clean for all of 3 rides.

[fmradio516]

they really pop when first installed, but after 100 miles or so, especially if it's in anything less than clean dry conditions, gold chains pretty much look like any other chain in my experience.

What if i promise to start waxing my chains? hence the "2x" on ordering gold KMC chains

[pdonk]

This thread is making me think about the next "upgrade" for the moots.

[teleguy57]

I'm a fan of gold accents on ti (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=233087&page=4). I think my next chain should be gold.

And I'm just so impressed with the bikes posted here. Lots of drooling! :)

[fmradio516]

I'm a fan of gold accents on ti (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=233087&page=4). I think my next chain should be gold.

And I'm just so impressed with the bikes posted here. Lots of drooling! :)

droooooool

[Gsinill]

they really pop when first installed, but after 100 miles or so, especially if it's in anything less than clean dry conditions, gold chains pretty much look like any other chain in my experience.

Exactly my fear which prevented me so far from installing one.
More important question though: can it be cleaned (with reasonable effort) to bring the gold back?

[martl]

https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/img/photos/2/0/9/0/_/large/pbc.jpg?0 (https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/146336)https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/img/photos/2/0/9/0/_/large/moots_024.jpg?0 (https://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/121561)

[berserk87]

On the practical side - how do the gold KMC chains wear compared to, say, a Dura Ace chain? I've heard good things about KMC chains and I'm running one now on my road rig. Not the gold one though.

[fmradio516]

On the practical side - how do the gold KMC chains wear compared to, say, a Dura Ace chain? I've heard good things about KMC chains and I'm running one now on my road rig. Not the gold one though.

im guessing the gold will wear the same as the equivalent non-anodized chain.

The difference is between the x11SL and x11EL. Not sure if its worth the extra $ for a chain that will possibly break and/or wear faster. i have no facts to back this up though.

I will say the hollowed pins are a nice touch.

[GoldenUnicorn]

droooooool

I would disagree. I have 1200 miles on the new eagle chain (rainbow) and it still looks great. I wipe it down once a week, and because I'm in the southwest I use a light lube, but its never looked dirty, even while the rest of the bike has been a mud and dust-covered mess.

[azrider]

Not titanium........but I gotsa gold chain bruh...... ;););)


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