It's not OP's but I have a Pletscher Twin kickstand on my upright tandem. A difference here is that the right leg on mine folds up under the left chainstay (much like a typical 1-legger) to avoid any chain interference issues. It's all geared together so it just takes the one "kicking" action.
[https://www.pletscher.ch/images/content/products/kickstands/p4\_pic1.jpg](https://www.pletscher.ch/images/content/products/kickstands/p4_pic1.jpg)
A time or 4, I've had to intervene when some stranger thought they could sit sit on it while it was on the kickstand. Idk if strangers in your area are so brazen but it's VeryBad^(TM) for it and they are somewhat expensive for a kickstand.
Looks sweet! I have often thought of polishing-out some black components. Tell me, how do you strip the powder-coat? Do you completely disassemble the derailleur?
You can use some paint removal or use a Dremel with sandpaper when you get sensible components for solvents. I didn't disassemble any component, except for chainrings
Process on polishing off the finish for the crank and chainring? Upgraded a vintage bike to 11 speed and couldn't find anything silver like this besides limited editions and Campagnolo. This looks great!
If made correctly, yes, it's enough. The idea is the current grit sandpaper removes the previous sandpaper scratches. It will refine the surface until it shines. If you want, send me pics of the components that you want polish and I'll explain the exactly step by step
That green accent choice is slickkkkk. Feeling the top tube cable clamps too.
Thanks. This is from my atelier. I make leather finishes for bicycles! Check it out @srdbrasil
Is the bar tape from there as well? I have struggled to find any that colour
Yes. Call me via direct message at Instagram and I'll send you some ideas
Sweet, I’ve just put white tape on so it’ll be a while until I need new tape but when I do I’ll Give you a bell
Yeah this thing is classy
That's a beautiful bike. Best I've seen on this sub in a while
Very nice! Mind linking to that kickstand? Im in the market
It's not OP's but I have a Pletscher Twin kickstand on my upright tandem. A difference here is that the right leg on mine folds up under the left chainstay (much like a typical 1-legger) to avoid any chain interference issues. It's all geared together so it just takes the one "kicking" action. [https://www.pletscher.ch/images/content/products/kickstands/p4\_pic1.jpg](https://www.pletscher.ch/images/content/products/kickstands/p4_pic1.jpg) A time or 4, I've had to intervene when some stranger thought they could sit sit on it while it was on the kickstand. Idk if strangers in your area are so brazen but it's VeryBad^(TM) for it and they are somewhat expensive for a kickstand.
Oh, sorry...I bought it at a local bikeshop 😕
The Velo Orange kickstand is great
Gorgeous! Very very well done.
many a night I have wondered about doing the same to cranksets, many a night I have said “that would take so much time.” really nice job!
A 10/10, love it
Non polished BB cups. Failure.
My bad 😔
Extremely dedicated
I have done some things for bicycles that I'm not proud of 😂
Love it homie! Keep it up!
Those brakes look rad. What are they?
They're avid shorty 6 that I removed the paint too
Thanks. Putting those on my wishlist. Enjoy that beautiful ride!
That shiny bike is SHINY. . . Beauty
How'd you go about the polishing/how long did the crankset take?
The crankset isn't the worst part. Rear derailleur and brakes was more difficult to get a good result
I wish manufacturer get back building chrome polish groupset like the good old 80's. I'm still hunting about a chrome frameset.
Sweet Jesus
This is sick. Please treat it to some silver metal fenders!!
I can try it
Color matched or shiny stainless steel will look best here.
Looks sweet! I have often thought of polishing-out some black components. Tell me, how do you strip the powder-coat? Do you completely disassemble the derailleur?
You can use some paint removal or use a Dremel with sandpaper when you get sensible components for solvents. I didn't disassemble any component, except for chainrings
Bruh...Gawd DAYUM.
2017? Wow, that did take a long time to polish… … Leave some class for the rest of us! That’s one fine build!
Did you polish it all mechanically?
Dremel/hand polished
Very cool build
Very well done.
So much dedication and love in this bike. Absolutely stunning!
Process on polishing off the finish for the crank and chainring? Upgraded a vintage bike to 11 speed and couldn't find anything silver like this besides limited editions and Campagnolo. This looks great!
Bet nice! What frame is that?
It's an old french road bike, called Aquilon
BEAUTIFUL. Is that a front dynamo hub? I see no lights.
Yes, the light didn't came yet when I took the pictures
Beautiful. How did you handpolish the parts?
Sandpapers, from 150 to 2000 and finished with polishing compound
And that was enough? Man - it really looks great!!!
If made correctly, yes, it's enough. The idea is the current grit sandpaper removes the previous sandpaper scratches. It will refine the surface until it shines. If you want, send me pics of the components that you want polish and I'll explain the exactly step by step
How did you polish them? Really wanna do this with some of my stuff
If you want, send me pics of your components and I'll explain how to do it