For Sale: Nickel and Copper Plated Reynolds 631

Nickel Bike

This Bike was a Steel Reynolds 631 Claud Butler.

The Frame is 56cm from Bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube.

The bike comes with the following Components some New

BRAND NEW Shimano R500 Wheels and Continental Tyres and innertubes (Cost over 100pounds)
Shimano RSX Shifters
Shimano RX100 Aluminium Brake Calipers - NICKEL PLATED (Look Awesome)
Shimano Double Crank Arms - NICKEL PLATED AND POLISHED (Looks Mint)
Shimano Chainrings 52/42 - Degreased and De-Rusted- Great Condition
Shimano RX100 Front Mech Double - Frame Clamp NICKEL PLATED
Shimano Sealed Cartridge Square Taper Bottom Bracket Bearing - Still Smooth Running
Shimano RX100 Rear Mech
SRAM 8 Speed Chain
BRAND NEW Shimano 8 Speed Cassette
BRAND NEW Aluminium Bear Trap Pedals NICKEL PLATED
Giant Aluminium Seat Post NICKEL PLATED
BRAND NEW Aluminium 90mm Reach Quill Stem - NICKEL PLATED
BRAND NEW On-One Planet X Saddle
41cm Handle Bars NICKEL PLATED
Brand New Cables and Jagwire Housing
Brand New Bar Tape

The Bike Really Has to be Seen to Be Believed. Pictures Really Don't do it Full Justice.

Overall the bike looks and rides awesome. It's a shame this bike is too small for me otherwise I wouldn't be selling.

Looking for £350

Any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Can We See Some Pictures, Justice Not Done Or Otherwise?

sorry I uploaded the pics but they're not there :S

Why did you go to all that effort before checking it was the right size?

y u no read rulez?

items for sale on the forum must be exclusive, i.e. not on ebay/gumtree

Sorted

Can We See Some Pictures, Justice Not Done Or Otherwise?

sorted

PM'd

It's a very pretty thing......GLWS

Thanks :)

Where did you get the plating done and at what cost?

Cheers

Hi I did the Nickel

How easy is it for the nickel to chip off compared to powdercoat?

It depends on what type of Nickel is plated. The process we use is an "electroless" process, i.e. not electroplated. As a result the Nickel is plated as a Phosphorus alloy. We can control the amount of phosphorus alloyed with the Nickel. The level of phosphorus dictates the properties. The lower the phos phorus level the higher the hardness. But the higher level phosphorus offers better corrosion resistance. If you heat treat the Nickel you can increase the hardness to that of hard chrome. The pre-treatment regime dictates the adhesion of the plate to the surface you are plating on. The bike I have plated is high phosphorus Nickel and it is very difficult to chip off the Nickel through glancing knocks and blows. Obviously if you hit anything sharp the Nickel layer would be compromised. But certainly the Nickel is harder than powdercoat . I have just looked and powdercoat has a vickers hardness of about 20HV, as plated high Phos Nickel is about 450HV and hard chrome/heat treated Nickel is 1000HV. Hope this helps.

And how much does it cost to get a frame and forks done?
rubs hands

There's pricing on the website. Just had a little look myself

According to our website £180 for the whole frame and forks. But that is for the the bare frame, i.e paint stripped. Also bare one thing in mind about "electroless" Nickel. The finish you get after plating is the same as the finish prior to plating. i.e. if you have a shot blasted frame, you will end up with a satin Nickel colour. If you have a polished glossy frame, you will have a glossy Nickel finish. My bike was plated after stripping the original paint. This gave a somewhat brushed almost titanium like finish.

If we shot blasted the frame we could put a layer of electroplated copper on which would level and gloss the frame ready for the Nickel to give a glossy finish. Obviously this would be at a cost, I would have to check that up.

One good thing about the bike I am selling is all the components are Nickel plated and all match the frame colour which I think makes it that much more unique.

It's a fine thing to get a description of nickel plating. Brings out my inner scientist..

It depends on what type of Nickel is plated. The process we use is an "electroless" process, i.e. not electroplated. As a result the Nickel is plated as a Phosphorus alloy. We can control the amount of phosphorus alloyed with the Nickel. The level of phosphorus dictates the properties. The lower the phos phorus level the higher the hardness. But the higher level phosphorus offers better corrosion resistance. If you heat treat the Nickel you can increase the hardness to that of hard chrome. The pre-treatment regime dictates the adhesion of the plate to the surface you are plating on. The bike I have plated is high phosphorus Nickel and it is very difficult to chip off the Nickel through glancing knocks and blows. Obviously if you hit anything sharp the Nickel layer would be compromised. But certainly the Nickel is harder than powdercoat . I have just looked and powdercoat has a vickers hardness of about 20HV, as plated high Phos Nickel is about 450HV and hard chrome/heat treated Nickel is 1000HV. Hope this helps.

I like sciency stuff =)

how did u copper plate the forks?

Hmm....can a whole frame be copper plated? How much does that work out to?

I can't find the picture now.......I've got one on here somewhere of an old italian bike, Colnago, I think, that has had the full copper, then left to oxidise...it's one of my favourites. In not thinking of that half and half thing!

Forks were stripped of paint, they were a rough finish/shot blast so I decided to electroplate them copper instead of Nickel. Not sure how much it would be for copper plating but I can check.

Interesting build but optimistic price for spec to be honest.

It's worth it for the rarity I think.