Pic request: raw titanium frame with a gold chain

fmradio516 · #1 11-17-2019, 09:49 PM

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 · #2 11-17-2019, 11:22 PM

I have a few to choose from...

Moots Compact:

Merlin Works 6/4:

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Clean39T · #3 11-17-2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Also, whaddya git?

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fmradio516 · #4 11-17-2019, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Clean39T

Also, whaddya git?

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

Clean39T · #5 11-18-2019, 12:06 AM

Nice!

My Firefly has gold with the carbon tubes/fork too

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fmradio516 · #6 11-18-2019, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Clean39T

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 · #7 11-18-2019, 08:14 AM

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 · #8 11-18-2019, 08:29 AM

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 · #9 11-18-2019, 09:15 AM

my Indy Fab Planet X

thegunner · #10 11-18-2019, 09:53 AM

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

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

fmradio516 · #11 11-18-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

pdonk · #12 11-18-2019, 10:28 AM

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

teleguy57 · #13 11-18-2019, 10:48 AM

I'm a fan of gold accents on ti. I think my next chain should be gold.

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

fmradio516 · #14 11-18-2019, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by teleguy57

I'm a fan of gold accents on ti. I think my next chain should be gold.

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

droooooool

Gsinill · #15 11-20-2019, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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?