1998 Salsa Ala Carte and 2002 Brodie Kinetic

[rigidftw]

Thanks! I live in Germany.
And I am definitely not selling those skewers
I never even knew they made front ones until I found this set on the local craigslist equivalent.

 

[IJohnson]

Unfortunately I kept hitting my feet on the front wheel. Over time I grew tired of that and so my affection towards that frame got tainted.

I think I'd cut my toes off!

 

[Sylent]

I really like your post! I had a 2006 Kinetic until a few months ago I commuted on everyday, rain snow or shine for almost 10 years. Some jerk stole it and I miss it dearly! It was great in all weather just like your photos show. Didn’t realize how great it was until I had to replace it enjoy it, it’s a great bike!

 

[rigidftw]

Sorry to hear your Kinetic was stolen! Might be worth checking for a used one from time to time, if you're keen on a replacement.

I hope these photos do not make you feel any worse

 

[Sylent]

That’s awesome! Glad to see it’s getting used and appreciated! Many good rides ahead

 

[Sylent]

I used mine to go on many adventures with my dog in all kinds of weather. I wish I had gone bike camping with him but he’s 18 now and doesn’t look like he’s around for too much longer. He’s the black collie, I still take him out for short rides. That bike was great for everything I’m still hoping I’ll get it back somehow

 

[rigidftw]

Got a nice piece of magnesium to help the fork out while braking. Needs some sort of new coating, though.

 

[rigidftw]

 

[rigidftw]

I emailed a guy named Paul to maybe get a tip on how to best conserve the Magnesium brake booster. He told me to give it 'a coat of anything' and it would be fine.

So here goes anything:

First, take off some of the powder coat.

This is what I have on hand, dark brown wood stain. I gave it a good clean and applied a generous coat.

I'm curious how it will turn out. It's currently drying in the boiler room in all of its brown glory.

 

[KayOs]

But why wood stain for magnesium? You could have just primed it and painted it. Or just leave it raw.