Let's make the slickest bike on the planet

[SillyMochi]

 

SCNR! Damn, that chameleon paint really fades against the seatpost and handlebars

I think this could still work but would go into a different vibe. Not the full bling-bling version as those Dragon Bikes. Then again, you wanted to build the slickest bike on the planet, soooooo 
Honestly, not sure what to think about it atm. Guess I'll have to sleep on it and take another look tomorrow.

[debaser]

Cheers for the input! And appreciate that this dumbass project gets to impose on your sleep, haha.

I guess it should be noted that the wheels, when done right, would do a lot for the overall look. I was sort of expecting something like what Trek has done with their Icon series sort of paints, but i guess a case is being made for them being just as underwhelming IRL and that all the promo pictures just make them look way too good.



Either way. Not disappointed really, but torn between just completing this, ironing out the kinks in this build (can't wait to figure out the chainline on the 5mm too wide crankset) and calling it the first iteration - or just perfecting this on the first go with a different frame.

[jeffrey]

In my opinion you should repaint it or change frame, I have it in the same color and most of the time it looks just british green or sometimes a nice dark blue. Only under direct sunlight it will sometime sparkle, but then not enough to match the other parts.
IMHO the frame for your build must either be much more flashy, or more muted so to let the slicky parts shine (I'm thinking a matte anthracite/black).

[jonathanf2]

How about oil slick titanium? 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808102380457.html

[debaser]

All right, so i had to think about it and finally decided that the Ceccotti will get to live its life as a chunky, regular old carbon gravel bike, not as the slickest bike ever. We need a replacement, and i have to say thanks to all who have contributed with input so far, it did help with the decision.

How about oil slick titanium? 

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808102380457.html

How in all hells did you find this? None of my searches have showed these frames. Image searching with this shows up a few alternatives, and likewise, another alternative i have seriously been considering did also show up to have a little store on AliEx, namely XACD.
https://www.ti-bikes.com/titanium-bike-frame/titanium-road-bike-frame/titanium-road-bike-frame-flat-mount.html

Milling about and checking their references for a bit, it seems like this frame would be a legit solution for this build. And it looks bonkers!



Also, my build just became three times more expensive. But we've gone too far now to not do it, haha.
Currently in contact with XACD to figure out details on the frame and order. Let's see how this goes.

In the meantime, i'm still recieving random oil slick parts from previous orders, so it's all just trickling along. Pics of stuff (and i guess of the eventually finished Ceccotti) are coming along in here while we wait for the titanium frame to get sorted out.

[SillyMochi]

Regarding hubs: I came across Cantu Wheels in a recent GCN Tech show video. They were featuring oil slick hubs for road/gravel use. Might wanna give it a look?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxYHJIw2kJg&t=29s

[jonathanf2]

How in all hells did you find this? None of my searches have showed these frames. Image searching with this shows up a few alternatives, and likewise, another alternative i have seriously been considering did also show up to have a little store on AliEx, namely XACD.
https://www.ti-bikes.com/titanium-bike-frame/titanium-road-bike-frame/titanium-road-bike-frame-flat-mount.html

Milling about and checking their references for a bit, it seems like this frame would be a legit solution for this build. And it looks bonkers!



Also, my build just became three times more expensive. But we've gone too far now to not do it, haha.
Currently in contact with XACD to figure out details on the frame and order. Let's see how this goes.

If you're going to go oil slick, might as well go with the full titanium treatment! If I had the funds, this is straight up baller status right here at least when it comes to bike parts! 

[debaser]

It seems we are looking at a price after shipping at around 2000 dollars. Thats steep even for my generous budget, so i will be shopping around for a bit and see how we can end up.

Been going down the route of trying to find an OEM distributor and even considering buying in bulk, like 5 frames, but still nobody seems to be able to make an aluminium frame in oil slick. Pains me to no end, at this point.

Of course the price would be the main reason, but secondarily the difference in sheen between the materials worries me a little bit. It's supposed to be part of the appeal but i hope it won't stand out too hard.

The difference was abundantly clear while finishing up this budget restoration of a 13 year old On One frame last week, basically the same product as any old chiner titanium build. Built for a friend that wanted silver metal components and wanted to save a few hundred dollars on the stem and seatpost, but the color is noticably different.