Are painted titanium frames possible?

BRIDKID

Pardon my ignorance but | had read somewhere that it was not possible to have titanium frames painted. I don't think I have ever seen any but Enigma are offering some bikes at 'clearance' incl a painted Etape ;

http://www.enigmabikes.com/clearance.html

Can anyone give me the definitve answer ?

cheers,

Al

moonshine

yes.

JonEdwards

Yes it is. Seven and/or IF have been doing them for yonks. There does tend to be an abrubt transition between painted and non-painted bits though - a step which can chip easily.

Sort of defeats the low maintenance/timeless appeal of Ti though, if its covered in paint. (IMO)

balthazar

I think that link is the definitive answer! It's fine to paint titanium.

giant_man

You never heard of Baum or IF? Check these out:

http://www.baumcycles.com/bikes/corretto

http://www.ifbikes.com/OurBikes/Cross/Ti_Planet_Cross/
http://www.ifbikes.com/OurBikes/Road/Ti_Crown_Jewel/

BRIDKID

Thanks guys - Up to now Enigma / Van Nicholson and Sabbath have only had bare/brushed/polished frames so I guess they are more poular. Like you say painting the frame somewhat defeats the 'no scratches' look.

springtide9

I had my Ti MTB frame painted by Argos Cycles.

Some people love the lovely Ti brushed look - hence why it's not popular.

Monty Dog

I have a titanium Colnago which is half polished / half painted - the painted bits had to be 'roughed-up' to get the paint to adhere more strongly but it's been fine for 5 years.

neiltb

most don't want it painted because when you just shelled out large dough for it, you want people to be able to see what it is. A bit like carbon weave, ferrari badges etc.

mrushton

Go to www.serotta.com and into the paint selector. Choose a Ti model eg Legend and let your imagination run riot. As above,Seven and IF also paint Ti

rjsmith

I've got a painted Enigma (you can see it in the 'Your bikes' section). It an Enigma Esprit and the finish is superb.

tigerben

I also have a painted engima etape... (will put a picture up one day). Matt black frame with exposed polished stays... very smart (IMHO). Enigma will do any paint scheme you would like (at a price).

Garry H

giant mancp wrote:

You never heard of Baum or IF? Check these out:

http://www.baumcycles.com/bikes/corretto

http://www.ifbikes.com/OurBikes/Cross/Ti_Planet_Cross/
http://www.ifbikes.com/OurBikes/Road/Ti_Crown_Jewel/

A bit of thread hijacking, but oh my word, I think I'm in love!

http://www.baumcycles.com/bikes/ristretto