Is this the world’s most expensive bike?

Is this the world’s most expensive bike?
http://www.chainreactionhub.com/late...expensive-bike

Gee, for a million bucks I'd like some innovation too, not just bling that will wear off at the first application of the brakes.

Andre Jute

On 1/14/2014 10:52 AM, Andre Jute wrote:

Is this the world’s most expensive bike?
http://www.chainreactionhub.com/late...expensive-bike

Gee, for a million bucks I'd like some innovation too, not just bling that will wear off at the first application of the brakes.

Andre Jute


The funniest part is, its just electroplated..... and you can assemble a
26" all-gold-plated lowrider/cruiser bike for about $500 USD or so.



For that kinda money I'd have expected beryllium or something.
http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/American.html --(scroll down
to year 1993)

On 1/14/2014 2:07 PM, Doug Cimperman wrote:
On 1/14/2014 10:52 AM, Andre Jute wrote:

Is this the world’s most expensive bike?
http://www.chainreactionhub.com/late...expensive-bike


Gee, for a million bucks I'd like some innovation too, not
just bling that will wear off at the first application of
the brakes.

Andre Jute


The funniest part is, its just electroplated..... and you
can assemble a 26" all-gold-plated lowrider/cruiser bike for
about $500 USD or so.



For that kinda money I'd have expected beryllium or something.
http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/American.html
--(scroll down to year 1993)



And if they used a one-micron plate it's not very expensive.
Wipes right through with a cotton polishing cloth if you're
not careful.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On 15/01/14 07:56, AMuzi wrote:
On 1/14/2014 2:07 PM, Doug Cimperman wrote:
On 1/14/2014 10:52 AM, Andre Jute wrote:

Is this the world’s most expensive bike?
http://www.chainreactionhub.com/late...expensive-bike



Gee, for a million bucks I'd like some innovation too, not
just bling that will wear off at the first application of
the brakes.

Andre Jute


The funniest part is, its just electroplated..... and you
can assemble a 26" all-gold-plated lowrider/cruiser bike for
about $500 USD or so.



For that kinda money I'd have expected beryllium or something.
http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/American.html
--(scroll down to year 1993)



And if they used a one-micron plate it's not very expensive. Wipes right
through with a cotton polishing cloth if you're not careful.


Speaking of wearing off at the first application of the brakes, I have
finally damaged one of my two Mavic OpenPro Ceramic rims. I suspect the
real damage occurred a few months ago when I had a minor altercation
with a car driver and his car, that left my front wheel a little
buckled, but I managed to true it up. Upon inspection on Saturday I
noticed a good crack and piece separating from around one of the spoke
holes.

I think this rim made up the rear wheel of a pair I bought some 12+
years ago. It's probably seen more abuse than the original front that
is now a part of my SP dynamo front wheel.

Needless to say, the ceramic braking surface is *still* just dandy. No
appreciable wear to speak of, after a good 100,000+km.

Such a shame no other rim manufacturer has done it and Mavic stopped
doing it. If I could buy another pair of these rims I would in a heart
beat. I don't think Mavic's current Exalith coating is as good, from
what I've read, nor is it available on rims not built into Mavic wheels.

--
JS

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:10:05 PM UTC, James wrote:
On 15/01/14 07:56, AMuzi wrote:

On 1/14/2014 2:07 PM, Doug Cimperman wrote:

On 1/14/2014 10:52 AM, Andre Jute wrote:



Is this the world�s most expensive bike?

http://www.chainreactionhub.com/late...expensive-bike







Gee, for a million bucks I'd like some innovation too, not

just bling that will wear off at the first application of

the brakes.



Andre Jute





The funniest part is, its just electroplated..... and you

can assemble a 26" all-gold-plated lowrider/cruiser bike for

about $500 USD or so.







For that kinda money I'd have expected beryllium or something.

http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/American.html

--(scroll down to year 1993)







And if they used a one-micron plate it's not very expensive. Wipes right

through with a cotton polishing cloth if you're not careful.





Speaking of wearing off at the first application of the brakes, I have

finally damaged one of my two Mavic OpenPro Ceramic rims. I suspect the

real damage occurred a few months ago when I had a minor altercation

with a car driver and his car, that left my front wheel a little

buckled, but I managed to true it up. Upon inspection on Saturday I

noticed a good crack and piece separating from around one of the spoke

holes.



I think this rim made up the rear wheel of a pair I bought some 12+

years ago. It's probably seen more abuse than the original front that

is now a part of my SP dynamo front wheel.



Needless to say, the ceramic braking surface is *still* just dandy. No

appreciable wear to speak of, after a good 100,000+km.



Such a shame no other rim manufacturer has done it and Mavic stopped

doing it. If I could buy another pair of these rims I would in a heart

beat. I don't think Mavic's current Exalith coating is as good, from

what I've read, nor is it available on rims not built into Mavic wheels.



--

JS

I'd say that a rim with 100K on it has earned honorable retirement! -- Andre Jute

On 15/01/14 10:19, Andre Jute wrote:

I'd say that a rim with 100K on it has earned honorable retirement! -- Andre Jute

It's certainly been retyred plenty of times. (Sorry).

--
JS

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:04:44 AM UTC, James wrote:
On 15/01/14 10:19, Andre Jute wrote:



I'd say that a rim with 100K on it has earned honorable retirement! -- Andre Jute



It's certainly been retyred plenty of times. (Sorry).



--

JS

As a matter of interest, what sort of mileage do you expect out of tyres on your road bike?

Andre Jute

On 1/15/2014 6:08 AM, Andre Jute wrote:
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:04:44 AM UTC, James wrote:
On 15/01/14 10:19, Andre Jute wrote:



I'd say that a rim with 100K on it has earned honorable retirement! -- Andre Jute



It's certainly been retyred plenty of times. (Sorry).



--

JS

As a matter of interest, what sort of mileage do you expect out of tyres on your road bike?

Andre Jute


From now until a half a beer bottle usually.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Turbo Caymans generate semen like Hollande's girlfirends but seriously where can I drive it ?

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 11:17:39 AM UTC-5, wrote:
Turbo Caymans generate semen like Hollande's girlfirends but seriously where can I drive it ?

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way before the facto...


where's the audience for this bs ?


http://www.chainreactionhub.com/mtb/...before-you-die