Friday, July 15, 2011

Scandium hardtail

A customer saw the 25th anniversary frame and was inspired to get this frame painted in a very similar scheme. The panels are candy apple red instead of the coke-can red of the original. In this photo the colors look a little dark-I just managed to get the photo shot before going home late in the day.
Since the panels were red the headset and seat collar needed to be the same-fortunately the color is a common anodized shade and the whole effect is pretty nice.

3 comments:

Nick said...

That's pretty awesome. What did the approximate weight end up being on that frame? Also care to give a brief explanation on the drilling on the uni-seatstays? I assume it is simply for weight reduction or does it serve a secondary purpose?

Drew said...

looks great Paul! Drew

swiggco world said...

The seat stay yoke is drilled and relieved to cut down on weight and the thinning makes it easier to weld. The frame is a little under 3 1/2 lbs.