savedbybikes.com » bike hacks http://savedbybikes.com/blog the new world: to work Fri, 27 May 2011 01:46:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Strida Folding Bike easy cosmetic modification http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-easy-cosmetic-modification/ http://savedbybikes.com/blog/blog/strida-folding-bike-easy-cosmetic-modification/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:47:03 +0000 Steve http://savedbybikes.com/blog/?p=506 Just completed a quick (most time required was letting the coats of paint cure) paint job on the brake calipers of a Strida Sport Duo. This is a fairly easy project if you are ok with completely removing and partially disassembling the calipers.002

To protect the threads, bearings and other large threaded surfaces, I stuffed in paper towel. It was easy to get it shaped perfectly around the edges.006

I used automotive engine paint spray. For some reason there are people who like to have their engine block painted Lime Green; I guess that is similar to those who like their disc calipers lime green.

After giving the caliper and arm time to cure, I reassembled the brakes and reinstalled on the bike. The end result is very cool.007

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