For Sale: Nickel and Copper Plated Reynolds 631

If you don't mind me saying, I don't think plating crappy frames is the way forward, except maybe as test subjects/examples to get some great frames to plate. Maybe you should persuade someone who's got a seriously natty, fancy bike that needs refinishing to let you loose on it.

I've got a curly Hetchins that could be a candidate... Not sure if it would suit copper though.

If you don't mind me saying, I don't think plating crappy frames is the way forward, except maybe as test subjects/examples to get some great frames to plate. Maybe you should persuade someone who's got a seriously natty, fancy bike that needs refinishing to let you loose on it.

a reynolds 631 Claud Butler isn't a crappy frame to me. And if the process is relatively inexpensive once you have the equipment, why not? I actually think the opposite- it would be a shame to make a really nice, classic frame look anonymous and utilitarian. I'd never do that to my Basso or my merckx.

Read the last few posts...

Yep, and? How do they relate to what I said? Sorry if I'm being a bit slow on the uptake.

Open to offers on this

So if we go through you on here, we can get it done cheaper than the £185 quoted on the website?

Quick view at the Peugeot frame and forks I plated today. Once Brasso'd this beast will come up lovely. Otherwise the different colours obtained after handling the copper frame make it a different look.

Still thinking about plating the stem, seat post and crank arms.

Open to offers on this

What is not crappy about this piece scrappy?

And?

Is that relevant?

I'm really confused now. Are you adressing me as 'scrappy'? are you now talking to jtlidste? Is what relevant?

I think I've worked it out. You're saying that the peugeot is a crappy frame?

Hey guys. I understand both points and I also think a Reynolds 631 is not a crappy frame, it certainly feels great to ride.

No I'm not offering plating services on the cheap. I have just had a go with two frames that I had in the garage as a hobby and a test. I was very curious. And hopefully drum up some business for Nitec. If anybody was interested please contact Nitec for plating.

I am looking at selling the two because I have plus the normal quota of bikes for a happy relationship with the Mrs but I do like them both and not looking for cheap.

The Peugeot is the heavier and cheaper of the two yes.

I agree though when it comes to nice vintage frames it would be better to spend effort on restoring rather than re-vamping.

To answer sombodies question, then no Nickel does not fur up threads. Neither does the copper if you bung the thread when plating.

Thanks man. Good luck with your sales.