[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Eric Marth]

eliu01: Nice Frances! Thanks for sharing

Robert: Thanks for the added info, got it concerning the frame being out 
west. I'm in Virginia! The humidity will have fun with raw steel. 

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 3:46:22 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:

> Beautiful Frances 650b custom.
>
> On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:34:09 PM UTC-7 Robert Hakim wrote:
>
>> My pleasure Eric! 
>> It is completely raw, but living in the American West, the patina has 
>> matured slowly. It has been on the back of the car next to the ocean, in 
>> the rain multiple times, I spent a few months with family in humid 
>> Virginia, and I can't even tell you how many creek crossings. The majority 
>> of the rust is likely from being stored in a garage during my time in Va. 
>> As cool as the finish is, I think it is making me subconsciously feel 
>> like the bike is 'old' or 'worn out'. Looking back through the pictures I 
>> think, for my tastes anyways, I should have curtailed the development of 
>> the rust a little while ago, hence the desire to get it painted. Though 
>> sometimes it is fun to show up at the trailhead with a rat bike, surrounded 
>> by all the modern carbon enduro bikes and their loud graphics. 
>>
>> Cheers, 
>> Robert 
>> On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:52:48 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Robert! Is this totally raw or is it raw with a clear coat and 
>>> the patina is under the clear? I ask because I'd figure a raw steel frame 
>>> would weather more quickly that the time frame you mention. I am prepared 
>>> to be wrong about this assumption!
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:59:00 AM UTC-4 Robert Hakim wrote:
>>>
 Eric, 

 While it's not the style of bike that I would normally post on this 
 forum, you may enjoy the pictures in this album of my Waltworks mountain 
 bike. I've left it raw through two seasons of riding and I think it is 
 interesting to look back on how the finish has changed. I'm thinking about 
 having it media blasted and powder coated this year. 

 https://photos.app.goo.gl/p4FpnrQyZe7Xv7o46

 Happy riding! 
 -Robert

 On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 5:15:57 PM UTC-8 eliu01 wrote:

> Here's my wife's custom Frances 650b road bike.
>
> [image: 5719885899_84d077f5ab_o.jpg]
>
> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:20:09 AM UTC-8 lkbr...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Eric,
>>
>> Here is a photo of my 1980 Trek mystery model in a pewter color. I 
>> know it's not quite raw steel, but it's fun to imagine what's underneath 
>> and consider what makes steel more exciting than steel-colored paint.  
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Bunny
>>
>> [image: MediumRareTrek.png]
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
>>> route, with a clear. 
>>>
>>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
>>> inspiration. 
>>>
>>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>>
>>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>>>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: download.jpg]
>>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
>>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[David Person]

Beautiful Frances 650b custom.

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:34:09 PM UTC-7 Robert Hakim wrote:

> My pleasure Eric! 
> It is completely raw, but living in the American West, the patina has 
> matured slowly. It has been on the back of the car next to the ocean, in 
> the rain multiple times, I spent a few months with family in humid 
> Virginia, and I can't even tell you how many creek crossings. The majority 
> of the rust is likely from being stored in a garage during my time in Va. 
> As cool as the finish is, I think it is making me subconsciously feel like 
> the bike is 'old' or 'worn out'. Looking back through the pictures I think, 
> for my tastes anyways, I should have curtailed the development of the rust 
> a little while ago, hence the desire to get it painted. Though sometimes it 
> is fun to show up at the trailhead with a rat bike, surrounded by all the 
> modern carbon enduro bikes and their loud graphics. 
>
> Cheers, 
> Robert 
> On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:52:48 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Robert! Is this totally raw or is it raw with a clear coat and 
>> the patina is under the clear? I ask because I'd figure a raw steel frame 
>> would weather more quickly that the time frame you mention. I am prepared 
>> to be wrong about this assumption!
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:59:00 AM UTC-4 Robert Hakim wrote:
>>
>>> Eric, 
>>>
>>> While it's not the style of bike that I would normally post on this 
>>> forum, you may enjoy the pictures in this album of my Waltworks mountain 
>>> bike. I've left it raw through two seasons of riding and I think it is 
>>> interesting to look back on how the finish has changed. I'm thinking about 
>>> having it media blasted and powder coated this year. 
>>>
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/p4FpnrQyZe7Xv7o46
>>>
>>> Happy riding! 
>>> -Robert
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 5:15:57 PM UTC-8 eliu01 wrote:
>>>
 Here's my wife's custom Frances 650b road bike.

 [image: 5719885899_84d077f5ab_o.jpg]

 On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:20:09 AM UTC-8 lkbr...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Hi Eric,
>
> Here is a photo of my 1980 Trek mystery model in a pewter color. I 
> know it's not quite raw steel, but it's fun to imagine what's underneath 
> and consider what makes steel more exciting than steel-colored paint.  
>
> Cheers,
> Bunny
>
> [image: MediumRareTrek.png]
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
>> route, with a clear. 
>>
>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
>> inspiration. 
>>
>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>
>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>>
>>
>> [image: download.jpg]
>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Robert Hakim]

My pleasure Eric! 
It is completely raw, but living in the American West, the patina has 
matured slowly. It has been on the back of the car next to the ocean, in 
the rain multiple times, I spent a few months with family in humid 
Virginia, and I can't even tell you how many creek crossings. The majority 
of the rust is likely from being stored in a garage during my time in Va. 
As cool as the finish is, I think it is making me subconsciously feel like 
the bike is 'old' or 'worn out'. Looking back through the pictures I think, 
for my tastes anyways, I should have curtailed the development of the rust 
a little while ago, hence the desire to get it painted. Though sometimes it 
is fun to show up at the trailhead with a rat bike, surrounded by all the 
modern carbon enduro bikes and their loud graphics. 

Cheers, 
Robert 
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:52:48 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks, Robert! Is this totally raw or is it raw with a clear coat and the 
> patina is under the clear? I ask because I'd figure a raw steel frame would 
> weather more quickly that the time frame you mention. I am prepared to be 
> wrong about this assumption!
>
> On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:59:00 AM UTC-4 Robert Hakim wrote:
>
>> Eric, 
>>
>> While it's not the style of bike that I would normally post on this 
>> forum, you may enjoy the pictures in this album of my Waltworks mountain 
>> bike. I've left it raw through two seasons of riding and I think it is 
>> interesting to look back on how the finish has changed. I'm thinking about 
>> having it media blasted and powder coated this year. 
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/p4FpnrQyZe7Xv7o46
>>
>> Happy riding! 
>> -Robert
>>
>> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 5:15:57 PM UTC-8 eliu01 wrote:
>>
>>> Here's my wife's custom Frances 650b road bike.
>>>
>>> [image: 5719885899_84d077f5ab_o.jpg]
>>>
>>> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:20:09 AM UTC-8 lkbr...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Hi Eric,

 Here is a photo of my 1980 Trek mystery model in a pewter color. I know 
 it's not quite raw steel, but it's fun to imagine what's underneath and 
 consider what makes steel more exciting than steel-colored paint.  

 Cheers,
 Bunny

 [image: MediumRareTrek.png]
 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
> route, with a clear. 
>
> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
> inspiration. 
>
> Here are a few images I've saved.
>
>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>- Sal's Trek 950
>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>
>
> [image: download.jpg]
> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>


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[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Eric Marth]

Thanks, Robert! Is this totally raw or is it raw with a clear coat and the 
patina is under the clear? I ask because I'd figure a raw steel frame would 
weather more quickly that the time frame you mention. I am prepared to be 
wrong about this assumption!

On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:59:00 AM UTC-4 Robert Hakim wrote:

> Eric, 
>
> While it's not the style of bike that I would normally post on this forum, 
> you may enjoy the pictures in this album of my Waltworks mountain bike. 
> I've left it raw through two seasons of riding and I think it is 
> interesting to look back on how the finish has changed. I'm thinking about 
> having it media blasted and powder coated this year. 
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/p4FpnrQyZe7Xv7o46
>
> Happy riding! 
> -Robert
>
> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 5:15:57 PM UTC-8 eliu01 wrote:
>
>> Here's my wife's custom Frances 650b road bike.
>>
>> [image: 5719885899_84d077f5ab_o.jpg]
>>
>> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:20:09 AM UTC-8 lkbr...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Eric,
>>>
>>> Here is a photo of my 1980 Trek mystery model in a pewter color. I know 
>>> it's not quite raw steel, but it's fun to imagine what's underneath and 
>>> consider what makes steel more exciting than steel-colored paint.  
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Bunny
>>>
>>> [image: MediumRareTrek.png]
>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
 route, with a clear. 

 I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
 inspiration. 

 Here are a few images I've saved.

- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
- Sal's Trek 950
   - Raw with clear shellac 
- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat


 [image: download.jpg]
 [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
 [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Robert Hakim]

Eric, 

While it's not the style of bike that I would normally post on this forum, 
you may enjoy the pictures in this album of my Waltworks mountain bike. 
I've left it raw through two seasons of riding and I think it is 
interesting to look back on how the finish has changed. I'm thinking about 
having it media blasted and powder coated this year. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/p4FpnrQyZe7Xv7o46

Happy riding! 
-Robert

On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 5:15:57 PM UTC-8 eliu01 wrote:

> Here's my wife's custom Frances 650b road bike.
>
> [image: 5719885899_84d077f5ab_o.jpg]
>
> On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:20:09 AM UTC-8 lkbr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hi Eric,
>>
>> Here is a photo of my 1980 Trek mystery model in a pewter color. I know 
>> it's not quite raw steel, but it's fun to imagine what's underneath and 
>> consider what makes steel more exciting than steel-colored paint.  
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Bunny
>>
>> [image: MediumRareTrek.png]
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 11:20:45 AM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
>>> route, with a clear. 
>>>
>>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
>>> inspiration. 
>>>
>>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>>
>>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>>>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: download.jpg]
>>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
>>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Eric Marth]

Yes, Patch! Thanks! Very very kind of you to dig these up. Great examples. 

Thanks for the notes on finishing, rusting, etc. Much appreciated! 

On Friday, March 11, 2022 at 3:04:28 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:

> Eric - photos of an 80-smthg Trek 950. 850? below. Can't find photos of 
> the Elance. The photo of just frame is fresh, post-stripping/treatment 
> (check out that tool chest). The photo of the complete is after about maybe 
> a year? (check out that fenderline). Less pretty than some of the other 
> frames shared here maybe.
>
> After stripping and buffing, I mostly used Bluing/Black Oxide. I had tried 
> linseed oil, but it left a sticky residue. When living in Los Angeles, I 
> didn't have to do much upkeep with the Bluing formula. Once I moved to NYC, 
> I wiped and reapplied frequently, and always after water exposure, which 
> was frequent. And then over time, I got lazier and lazier and let the thing 
> go to rust more. I eventually gave the frame to a friend who's cruising 
> around on it in Taos. I liked it rusty - but as I said, the rubbing-off of 
> powdery surface rust was a frequent bummer.
>
> I also don't have a photo of a 2nd gen Karate Monkey I had stripped and 
> clear-coated. The painter told me it's just going to look like gunmetal 
> grey - and it did for a couple years until it finally started to get some 
> cool spidering rust streaks. It's being stored in my brother's garage and 
> has been for 6 years. Can't wait to see what it looks like someday, if it's 
> still there.
>
> Have fun
> Patch in NYC
>
> [image: IMG_5168.JPG]
> [image: IMG_1271.JPG]
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[RichS]

David, 

Your Bombadil looks just right in its unpainted state. The downtube lug is 
a work of art - and how it flows along the tube. The head badge isn't too 
shabby either. One of my earliest Rivendell encounters was seeing a closeup 
of unpainted said lugwork. It made consider buying a Bombadil (unpainted of 
course) just for the lugs. 
No regrets but a painted Atlantis got the nod instead.

Best,
Rich in ATL

On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 8:37:18 PM UTC-5 WilletM wrote:

>
> In the realm of adult cinema, I believe they would call that the money 
> shot (though I will, of course, defer to those who have actually seen such 
> a thing).
>
> Willet M.
>
> On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1:35:55 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Willet! 
>>
>> David: Phew, that's the stuff! Thanks for the closeup of the headtube 
>> (insert  emojis) 
>>
>> On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:59:11 AM UTC-5 spru...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Here are two pictures of my first-generation Bombadil in raw steel with 
>>> a Suntour XC Pro drivetrain.  
>>> David Sprunger
>>> North Newton, KS
>>>
>>> [image: image.png]
>>>
>>> [image: image.png]
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 7:55 PM 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>>

 Below is my Bilenky travel bike from the mid-90's.  It has Nervex lugs 
 and some very pretty flowing brass.  It only has about 20 miles on it so 
 far, so I can't speak to the durability of the finish (though Steve did 
 warn me that it was rather suspect).  I don't recall precisely if it was 
 paint or powder, but I do seem to remember him saying something about the 
 primer-type substance making the tubes a little darker, so I'm guessing it 
 was paint.

 Willet M.


 [image: IMG_1855.JPG]

 [image: IMG_1854.JPG]

 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:41:36 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> Thanks, Steven, that laser cutting trick is another level. 
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:33:50 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:
>
>> satin clear powder coat on this serrota club special.
>> the logos were sandblasted into the steel with a vinyl-cut mask prior 
>> to the clear coat.
>> [image: DSCF3630.jpg][image: DSCF3620.jpg]
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:30:02 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:
>>
>>> matte clear powder coat on this simpleone
>>> [image: DSCF8190.jpg]
>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:26:52 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Thanks to you all for sharing. 

 Eric: Do you have any color pics that show the corrosion, surface 
 rust and patina? 

 Patch: Your experience sounds helpful! I'd love to see some 
 pictures when you have a chance. Did you ever find a way to maintain 
 some 
 corrosion and patina? Like letting it weather a bit before adding the 
 clear 
 coat? Understood regarding the powdery surface rust being an issue. 
 I've 
 encountered this plenty when looking through old rusted tools. 

 Here's hoping Jason Fuller has some info to share about his 
 Bombadil, formerly clear powder-coated, now beautifully painted. 


 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:

> I'll have to dig out photos later, but I've done this a couple 
> times - with and without clearcoat. I prefer the results without 
> clearcoat. 
> But if you don't wipe down your bike frequently, the rust that 
> collects 
> rubs off on your clothes easily. Something to be aware of.
>
> Patch, whose commuter was a stripped, raw early 80s Trek 950 with 
> RTPs (rust=theft prevention!) until carrying it up the flight of 
> stairs 
> home daily got all his clothes dirty, in NYC
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:23:27 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:
>
>> While not a Riv, I had a 2017 Kona Roadhouse with some brass 
>> simworks fenders that looked sweet. Clear coat over raw showcasing 
>> the 
>> fillet over tig welds.
>>
>> [image: trashed-1609528015-IMG_20190222_123114.jpg]
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:20:45 AM UTC-8 
>> eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel 
>>> finish route, with a clear. 
>>>
>>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
>>> inspiration. 
>>>
>>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>>
>>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>>- This Rivendell Glorious from 

Re: [RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

['WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch]

In the realm of adult cinema, I believe they would call that the money shot 
(though I will, of course, defer to those who have actually seen such a 
thing).

Willet M.

On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1:35:55 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Thanks, Willet! 
>
> David: Phew, that's the stuff! Thanks for the closeup of the headtube 
> (insert  emojis) 
>
> On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:59:11 AM UTC-5 spru...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Here are two pictures of my first-generation Bombadil in raw steel with a 
>> Suntour XC Pro drivetrain.  
>> David Sprunger
>> North Newton, KS
>>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>> [image: image.png]
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 7:55 PM 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch <
>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Below is my Bilenky travel bike from the mid-90's.  It has Nervex lugs 
>>> and some very pretty flowing brass.  It only has about 20 miles on it so 
>>> far, so I can't speak to the durability of the finish (though Steve did 
>>> warn me that it was rather suspect).  I don't recall precisely if it was 
>>> paint or powder, but I do seem to remember him saying something about the 
>>> primer-type substance making the tubes a little darker, so I'm guessing it 
>>> was paint.
>>>
>>> Willet M.
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_1855.JPG]
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_1854.JPG]
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:41:36 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Thanks, Steven, that laser cutting trick is another level. 

 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:33:50 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:

> satin clear powder coat on this serrota club special.
> the logos were sandblasted into the steel with a vinyl-cut mask prior 
> to the clear coat.
> [image: DSCF3630.jpg][image: DSCF3620.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:30:02 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:
>
>> matte clear powder coat on this simpleone
>> [image: DSCF8190.jpg]
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:26:52 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks to you all for sharing. 
>>>
>>> Eric: Do you have any color pics that show the corrosion, surface 
>>> rust and patina? 
>>>
>>> Patch: Your experience sounds helpful! I'd love to see some pictures 
>>> when you have a chance. Did you ever find a way to maintain some 
>>> corrosion 
>>> and patina? Like letting it weather a bit before adding the clear coat? 
>>> Understood regarding the powdery surface rust being an issue. I've 
>>> encountered this plenty when looking through old rusted tools. 
>>>
>>> Here's hoping Jason Fuller has some info to share about his 
>>> Bombadil, formerly clear powder-coated, now beautifully painted. 
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:
>>>
 I'll have to dig out photos later, but I've done this a couple 
 times - with and without clearcoat. I prefer the results without 
 clearcoat. 
 But if you don't wipe down your bike frequently, the rust that 
 collects 
 rubs off on your clothes easily. Something to be aware of.

 Patch, whose commuter was a stripped, raw early 80s Trek 950 with 
 RTPs (rust=theft prevention!) until carrying it up the flight of 
 stairs 
 home daily got all his clothes dirty, in NYC

 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:23:27 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:

> While not a Riv, I had a 2017 Kona Roadhouse with some brass 
> simworks fenders that looked sweet. Clear coat over raw showcasing 
> the 
> fillet over tig welds.
>
> [image: trashed-1609528015-IMG_20190222_123114.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:20:45 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel 
>> finish route, with a clear. 
>>
>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
>> inspiration. 
>>
>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>
>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>>
>>
>> [image: download.jpg]
>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Eric Marth]

Thanks, Willet! 

David: Phew, that's the stuff! Thanks for the closeup of the headtube 
(insert  emojis) 

On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:59:11 AM UTC-5 sprun...@gmail.com wrote:

> Here are two pictures of my first-generation Bombadil in raw steel with a 
> Suntour XC Pro drivetrain.  
> David Sprunger
> North Newton, KS
>
> [image: image.png]
>
> [image: image.png]
>
> On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 7:55 PM 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch <
> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Below is my Bilenky travel bike from the mid-90's.  It has Nervex lugs 
>> and some very pretty flowing brass.  It only has about 20 miles on it so 
>> far, so I can't speak to the durability of the finish (though Steve did 
>> warn me that it was rather suspect).  I don't recall precisely if it was 
>> paint or powder, but I do seem to remember him saying something about the 
>> primer-type substance making the tubes a little darker, so I'm guessing it 
>> was paint.
>>
>> Willet M.
>>
>>
>> [image: IMG_1855.JPG]
>>
>> [image: IMG_1854.JPG]
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:41:36 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Steven, that laser cutting trick is another level. 
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:33:50 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:
>>>
 satin clear powder coat on this serrota club special.
 the logos were sandblasted into the steel with a vinyl-cut mask prior 
 to the clear coat.
 [image: DSCF3630.jpg][image: DSCF3620.jpg]

 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:30:02 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:

> matte clear powder coat on this simpleone
> [image: DSCF8190.jpg]
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:26:52 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks to you all for sharing. 
>>
>> Eric: Do you have any color pics that show the corrosion, surface 
>> rust and patina? 
>>
>> Patch: Your experience sounds helpful! I'd love to see some pictures 
>> when you have a chance. Did you ever find a way to maintain some 
>> corrosion 
>> and patina? Like letting it weather a bit before adding the clear coat? 
>> Understood regarding the powdery surface rust being an issue. I've 
>> encountered this plenty when looking through old rusted tools. 
>>
>> Here's hoping Jason Fuller has some info to share about his Bombadil, 
>> formerly clear powder-coated, now beautifully painted. 
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:
>>
>>> I'll have to dig out photos later, but I've done this a couple times 
>>> - with and without clearcoat. I prefer the results without clearcoat. 
>>> But 
>>> if you don't wipe down your bike frequently, the rust that collects 
>>> rubs 
>>> off on your clothes easily. Something to be aware of.
>>>
>>> Patch, whose commuter was a stripped, raw early 80s Trek 950 with 
>>> RTPs (rust=theft prevention!) until carrying it up the flight of stairs 
>>> home daily got all his clothes dirty, in NYC
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:23:27 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:
>>>
 While not a Riv, I had a 2017 Kona Roadhouse with some brass 
 simworks fenders that looked sweet. Clear coat over raw showcasing the 
 fillet over tig welds.

 [image: trashed-1609528015-IMG_20190222_123114.jpg]

 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:20:45 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel 
> finish route, with a clear. 
>
> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
> inspiration. 
>
> Here are a few images I've saved.
>
>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>- Sal's Trek 950
>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>
>
> [image: download.jpg]
> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>
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[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Eric Marth]

Thanks, Steven, that laser cutting trick is another level. 

On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:33:50 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:

> satin clear powder coat on this serrota club special.
> the logos were sandblasted into the steel with a vinyl-cut mask prior to 
> the clear coat.
> [image: DSCF3630.jpg][image: DSCF3620.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:30:02 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote:
>
>> matte clear powder coat on this simpleone
>> [image: DSCF8190.jpg]
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:26:52 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks to you all for sharing. 
>>>
>>> Eric: Do you have any color pics that show the corrosion, surface rust 
>>> and patina? 
>>>
>>> Patch: Your experience sounds helpful! I'd love to see some pictures 
>>> when you have a chance. Did you ever find a way to maintain some corrosion 
>>> and patina? Like letting it weather a bit before adding the clear coat? 
>>> Understood regarding the powdery surface rust being an issue. I've 
>>> encountered this plenty when looking through old rusted tools. 
>>>
>>> Here's hoping Jason Fuller has some info to share about his Bombadil, 
>>> formerly clear powder-coated, now beautifully painted. 
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:
>>>
 I'll have to dig out photos later, but I've done this a couple times - 
 with and without clearcoat. I prefer the results without clearcoat. But if 
 you don't wipe down your bike frequently, the rust that collects rubs off 
 on your clothes easily. Something to be aware of.

 Patch, whose commuter was a stripped, raw early 80s Trek 950 with RTPs 
 (rust=theft prevention!) until carrying it up the flight of stairs home 
 daily got all his clothes dirty, in NYC

 On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:23:27 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:

> While not a Riv, I had a 2017 Kona Roadhouse with some brass simworks 
> fenders that looked sweet. Clear coat over raw showcasing the fillet over 
> tig welds.
>
> [image: trashed-1609528015-IMG_20190222_123114.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:20:45 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
>> route, with a clear. 
>>
>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
>> inspiration. 
>>
>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>
>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>>
>>
>> [image: download.jpg]
>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>>
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[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Eric Marth]

Thanks to you all for sharing. 

Eric: Do you have any color pics that show the corrosion, surface rust and 
patina? 

Patch: Your experience sounds helpful! I'd love to see some pictures when 
you have a chance. Did you ever find a way to maintain some corrosion and 
patina? Like letting it weather a bit before adding the clear coat? 
Understood regarding the powdery surface rust being an issue. I've 
encountered this plenty when looking through old rusted tools. 

Here's hoping Jason Fuller has some info to share about his Bombadil, 
formerly clear powder-coated, now beautifully painted. 


On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote:

> I'll have to dig out photos later, but I've done this a couple times - 
> with and without clearcoat. I prefer the results without clearcoat. But if 
> you don't wipe down your bike frequently, the rust that collects rubs off 
> on your clothes easily. Something to be aware of.
>
> Patch, whose commuter was a stripped, raw early 80s Trek 950 with RTPs 
> (rust=theft prevention!) until carrying it up the flight of stairs home 
> daily got all his clothes dirty, in NYC
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:23:27 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:
>
>> While not a Riv, I had a 2017 Kona Roadhouse with some brass simworks 
>> fenders that looked sweet. Clear coat over raw showcasing the fillet over 
>> tig welds.
>>
>> [image: trashed-1609528015-IMG_20190222_123114.jpg]
>>
>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:20:45 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
>>> route, with a clear. 
>>>
>>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for 
>>> inspiration. 
>>>
>>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>>
>>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>>>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: download.jpg]
>>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
>>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Share some pictures: Raw steel bikes

[Patch T]

I'll have to dig out photos later, but I've done this a couple times - with 
and without clearcoat. I prefer the results without clearcoat. But if you 
don't wipe down your bike frequently, the rust that collects rubs off on 
your clothes easily. Something to be aware of.

Patch, whose commuter was a stripped, raw early 80s Trek 950 with RTPs 
(rust=theft prevention!) until carrying it up the flight of stairs home 
daily got all his clothes dirty, in NYC

On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:23:27 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:

> While not a Riv, I had a 2017 Kona Roadhouse with some brass simworks 
> fenders that looked sweet. Clear coat over raw showcasing the fillet over 
> tig welds.
>
> [image: trashed-1609528015-IMG_20190222_123114.jpg]
>
> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:20:45 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel finish 
>> route, with a clear. 
>>
>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for inspiration. 
>>
>> Here are a few images I've saved.
>>
>>- Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet 
>>   - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads 
>>- Sal's Trek 950
>>   - Raw with clear shellac 
>>- This Rivendell Glorious from facebook
>>   - I believe these got a clear powdercoat
>>
>>
>> [image: download.jpg]
>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg]
>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg]
>>
>

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