CyclistHow to fix paint chips on your bikeNo matter how much care you take of your bike, youll inevitably put a chip in its shiny paintwork at some point. Although this is unlikely to cause damage to the frame, it will make your bike less beautiful.Dont fret though, because with a pot of paint and a bit of know-how, you can vanish away those unsightly scars. Related Posts Buyers guide: Frame protection for road and gravel bikes How to clean your bike chain and drivetrain in 5 minutes How to assess a cracked carbon frame How to retouch chipped paintwork1. Damage controlSmall chips wont ruin aluminium or steel frames. Theyre unlikely to compromise carbon either, but before starting, check the surrounding carbon doesnt feel squishy by giving it a squeeze. Look for cracks spreading from the centre.Untreated chips in your paintwork are unlikely to cause serious damage. Even on steel frames, surface rust spots wont compromise the structural integrity of the tubing. Still, its nice to keep your bike looking pretty.2.Find your colourCheap options for finding the right colour include nail polish or model makers paints. For a closer match, get a RAL colour chart and order the matching colour from a specialist shop such as Express Paints these neednt be expensive.3. Treat with alcoholClean around the area to be painted with isopropyl alcohol. This will help the touch-up paint to adhere by removing any traces of grease, wax or oil on the surface of the frame without damaging the underlying material.4. Paint itRegardless of the paint youre using, a decent brush will make application far easier. Start with one thin layer and leave it to dry. Youll probably need another couple of coats to build up the paint until its slightly proud of the surrounding area.5. Sand itFor the best finish, sand the new paint using the some very fine-grade sandpaper (at least 1,500 grit), ideally stuck to the back of a lollypop stick. Wet the paper first and work slowly to get a good finish without disturbing the surrounding paint.6. Polish itAn application of wax will add some sparkle to your touch-up job and help to restore the shiny finish to the surrounding paint. Pop it on and leave it to sit for a few minutes before polishing off with a soft cloth.Think the damage might be more than superficial? Find outhow to assess a cracked frame Related Posts Buyers guide: Frame protection for road and gravel bikes How to clean your bike chain and drivetrain in 5 minutes How to assess a cracked carbon frame The post How to fix paint chips on your bike appeared first on Cyclist.

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After a quick bus ride to escape the city, Marcus of the Probably Riding YouTube channel recently went on a dreamy overnight bikepacking trip that harmoniously blended culture and nature along Korea's east coast. He put together a video recap with charming narration and scenes from the country's beautiful beaches and mountains. Watch it here...The post Bikepacking Koreas East Coast (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

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Well, were wrapping up the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, and I have a lot of stuff to sort through. We just posted our overall Best of Show with input from the whole team, but this post will focus on some of my faves. I snapped a ton of photos per usual. But I also snapped a few neat random bikes while walking the show. This wont be a tech article, just a fun post about some cool stuff. But, dont worry, I will get to the techy new stuff as well. True statement.(Photos/Ron Frazelle)Plus, Zach, Jordan, and Tyler were here with me, so there will be all kinds o new bike bit coverage from those guys as well. Here are a few fun photos of some random cool bikes and other stuff that interested me, including K-Edges cool trailer. Lets get started with some oldies! Ol School GT RicochetI started my career in the bike industry at GT Bicycles, way back in 1995. They hold a little real estate in my heart, and to this day I still bleed blue and yellow. So when I saw this bike stashed at the back of a booth, I had to grab a photo or two of it. Restroom RitcheyI am a huge fan of Tom Ritchey and his designs. And this one is a stellar specimen. Im guessing the owner was the guy sitting right next to it, or in the mens restroom. Quick story: Along with Grant Petersen, Tom Ritchey is one of my biggest bicycle industry heroes. I met them both at Interbike once I ran into Grant first, and then Tom. While snapping a selfie with Tom, I told him, This is cool, I got to meet my two biggest heroes today, I just talked with Grant. And Tom said, Thats impossible, Grant never leaves the house. Given Grants quirky personality, I thought it was pretty funny. Plus Tom feels like hes seven and a half feet tall. Mint MerlinI saw this super clean Merlin being pushed around at the event and thought Id ask the owner if I could get a photo of it. He obliged they usually do, everyone likes to share their love of bicycles. I was in a hurry to an appointment, so its just the one photo. Enjoy. New Ritchey RandoThe new Ritchey randonneuring frameset, the Montebello was at the Ritchey booth in all of its glory. It had a great build and was done up in sweet ol French Constructor style. The new frame is built with triple-butted steel tubing and the fork had routing for a dynamo light. Bobs yer Uncle. It carries the Ritchey signature fastback seat cluster and modern thru-axle, flat-mount brake dropouts. It can clear 35mm tires with fenders and 40mm without. The new Montebello is designed with a more relaxed all-road geometry and is ready for long-distance riding. B Vivit and the HotSalad Wild Sierra RoamerFrame builder B Vivit (Photo/Ron Frazelle)For the last 7 years, Paul Components has brewed up a wild, custom steed forSierra Nevada Brewingand the annual custom, one-off bike offering for non-profit. This years offering was no exception and features a frame built by B Vivit of HotSalad Bicycles. Its an amazing frame with a lot of cool details. Check it out below. Also, you can donate to this years non-profit, the ROAM Collective here. Po Campo Cresent Bike BasketThis is a really cool and well-thought-out lil soft basket. Its made to easily take on and off of your bike. Its perfect for those who dont want a hard, bulky basket but dont want the hassle of a closed bike bag. This little gem has a wide opening thats made to stay open allowing for easy storing and retrieval of your goods. It has a flexible, mesh lid that attaches at four points to keep your goodies in place when it gets bumpy. It uses Po Campos exclusive Visi-Hemp fabric that features reflective highlights throughout the pattern. A zippered pocket and key fob make it easy to get to the essentials. An all-around great little bag!Aventon Reveals New Ramblas eMTB ColorA few months ago I did a review of Aventons new eMTB, the Ramblas. At the press event, they hinted at a second color to be coming for their Ramblas eMTB. They gave us a little sneak peek, but we couldnt write about it. Well, theyve released it, and here are some not-so-great photos of it! Yes, its purple, and it looks really cool in the sunlight. More Bitchen Bourdeau BikesI dont know if you remember, but I covered a few of Jarod Bourdeaus creations in last years Bikes I Liked at Sea Otter post. Well, Jarod was back this year with an ultra-modified All-City Spacehorse. This thing was cool. It was a damaged All-City Spacehorse, left for dead and heading to the proverbial glue factory to be done away with. Jarod stepped in and saved it, and built some extra utility and versatility into it. Perfect! Omnium Cargo BikesThis was a really nice cargo bike that I could see myself enjoying. Omnium was started in 2012 by founder Jimmi Jimbo Bargisen, a bike messenger since 2002. He designed his dream bike in the Omnium cargo bike. This was nice to see a lot more cargo-type bikes at the Sea Otter this year. As the needs of cyclists are changing, so is the expectation of what a bicycle can do. I also took some shots of an Omnium that is fully loaded and looks like it is ready for a tour across all of the countries.K-Edge Brings Their Chips-N-Salsa Trailer!The K-Edge Krew: (left to right) Troy, Eric, and TimIts not really a trailer dedicated to the enjoyment of chips and salsa, but man, its sure perfect for that pastime! Bringing their trailer was not only easier than using an Easy-Up for K-Edge to set up their displays, but it looks pretty pro-level displaying your goods out of such a fancy trailer. The trailer was built and put together as a labor of love by K-Edge owner Eric. And Im here to tell you, he did an amazing job! I dug it and spent more time than I shouldve sharing stories and enjoying the chips, salsa, and beers something that has become an anticipated Sea Otter tradition between us. Kudos guys! Dont worry SOC Officials, the trailer is on plywood, and the grass is fine. SeaOtterClassic.comThe post Rons Favorite Bikes & Sights at Sea Otter 2024, Plus K-Edge Brought their Trailer! appeared first on Bikerumor.

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