lorrod
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Reged: 08/14/05
Posts: 11
Loc: Chico, CA USA
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Are there any precautions we have to take to protect the Nude Carbon Tetra Pro during rainstorms or excessively hot rides?
I was riding last year with a rider who owned a Nude Carbon Tetra Pro, and I swear, that has to be one of the most beautiful frames I've ever seen. One of the lightest bikes I've ever lifted as well. I had heard that, because it doesn't have a clear coat on it, it should have some sort of protection on it......but not sure of the details.
And thanks for the input on racing and/or crashing the Tetra Pro. I have a hard time spending a bankload of money, then letting my bike just sit there - I would rather use it for everything.....racing, riding, riding in the rain, commuting, etc. Just wanted to know what others thought of the Tetra Pro.
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Umlungu
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Reged: 03/04/05
Posts: 189
Loc: Plano, TX
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Craig recommends 303 Protectant and most of the nudists here (myself included) use it pretty religiously for UV protection.
Regular application will keep the nude frame in tip top shape though it's not like the frame will simply fall apart if you don't apply it. Painted frames (color or clear) are protected from UV light whereas nude carbon frames need a little extra UV tlc.
I have owned my nude Luna for a few years now and I have to say that every time I apply the 303 I say to myself, "damn that's a fine ride".
It's _almost_ a shame I get on the bike and sweat all over it like I do...
... nah, the best part BY FAR is still riding it. 
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Chappy
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Reged: 07/29/06
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Had a Tetra Pro for awhile that the original owner put so many coates of armour all on it it probaly weighrd an extra 100 gms! It was an absolutely stunning frame. It had shine on it that matched any clear coat and without all the hassles of clear coat blemishes.
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chinnt
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Reged: 03/02/07
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the build isn't quite done yet, but thought it might be helpful to see what the finish looks like for those you haven't seen the nude finish.
http://velospace.org/node/2267
Edited by chinnt (03/12/07 08:04 PM)
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Darby
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Reged: 08/03/06
Posts: 441
Loc: Orange County California
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Quote:
chinnt wrote:
the build isn't quite done yet, but thought it might be helpful to see what the finish looks like for those you haven't seen the nude finish.
http://velospace.org/node/2267
I have only had my Calfee Luna since the end of last summer but I see my self upgrading my to a Tetra Pro Custom with a nude finish sometime in the not to distant future.
A long ride on my Luna just kills my neck and I have the bars up as high as they will go. I just put on a +-17 Degree stem on and that helped but still didn?t solve the problem. The next step would be to either get a frame with a head tube extension or have a custom frame built for me.
If I do buy a new Calfee, I will most like go with a nude finish mainly because it looks more durable. How difficult is it to put a scratch in the nude frame?
Bruce
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chinnt
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Reged: 03/02/07
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not sure how much more durable the nude carbon is over the other, but in one sense, because it's a raw finish, if push came to shove, I'd be tempted to take light sandpaper or steel wool to it, but not sure I really want to go there...
on the build, I ride mainly a fixed gear (but also have the tetra pro with/DA but hardly ride it), so that frame is the finished product without the decals, bottle bosses, etc...it should be done in about a week or so....if you're curious, I'll post again when it's done.
tim
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Darby
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Reged: 08/03/06
Posts: 441
Loc: Orange County California
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Quote:
chinnt wrote:
not sure how much more durable the nude carbon is over the other, but in one sense, because it's a raw finish, if push came to shove, I'd be tempted to take light sandpaper or steel wool to it, but not sure I really want to go there...
on the build, I ride mainly a fixed gear (but also have the tetra pro with/DA but hardly ride it), so that frame is the finished product without the decals, bottle bosses, etc...it should be done in about a week or so....if you're curious, I'll post again when it's done.
tim
Yes, would like to see the photos when the bike is done. I always enjoy looking at pictures of bikes. When I was younger it was girls. I must be getting old.
Bruce
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Dave_Thompson
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Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 720
Loc: Spokane, Washington
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Quote:
Darby wrote:
If I do buy a new Calfee, I will most like go with a nude finish mainly because it looks more durable. How difficult is it to put a scratch in the nude frame?
Bruce
Nude isn't a finish as much as it is a lack of finish, it's the bare carbon. If you scratched the nude, you would be scratching the carbon itself. No paint or clearcoat to take the punishment. I've had both painted, clear-coated and nude Calfee's. To my eye nude is somewhat industrial looking. Others love it for its difference.
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Steel lover, but then I like Ti with carbon too.
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Insightdriver
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Reged: 03/07/04
Posts: 472
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I started with a clear coat then went with the translucent cabernet red. In the shade the bike looks chocolate brown. In the bright sun, though, it's like a finely finished wood with a grain that has depth and a stunning dark cabernet color.
There is no right or wrong to any choice, nude, clear coat or painted. It all depends on what you like.
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