I'm excited to see my now-orange Schwinn High Sierra in person (see previous post), which will be the second bike I've had powdercoated by Ideal Coatings (and with two Le Tours on deck, it won't be the last).
This mid-90s Specialized Rockhopper was purchased for $60 as a rolling bike minus drivetrain. The frame, fork, headset, wheels and seatpost are all original. It's a shame you can't see the quality of the powdercoating because the exposure made the frame so "hot" that it looks like the bike is made up of glowing shop-light flourescent tubes, but I assure you, it's killer. I like powdercoating because it's tough and affordable, and fast--once the parts come out of the oven, they're done (unlike paint which may stay "soft" for some time, and is never a durable as powder).
Ideal also did the cranks on this one, which are Shimano 600 units that had plenty of wear on them. Coated in semi-gloss black, they look great--especially with that BMX-style chainring (go to Dan's Comp if you want one). Other parts include Victor beartrap pedals (bargain-priced stand-ins for vintage Suntour XC-IIs), a Performance single-speed setup, cheap Kenda tires, Performance Forte stem, Dimension cruiser bars, Performance locking grips, and a cheap Performance gel saddle. This bike is strictly a neighborhood cruiser, and these parts are Lexus-quality for that kind of use.
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