Canyon's stealth colour

[Welsh wheels]

Hi, I was wondering, would Canyon's stealth colour option be a matte black colour?

Thanks.

 

[DSK]

Most 'stealth' bikes regardless of brand are always matt black, black, dark grey or any mix of those three.

 

[vickster]

How can a bike be stealthy with a large human being atop, often in colourful clothing?
Or at night with bright white and red lights attached in order to be visible to other human beings?

 

[Welsh wheels]

Most 'stealth' bikes regardless of brand are always matt black, black, dark grey or any mix of those three.

Thanks, that's what I thought. Might be more of a pain to clean.

 

[Rusty Nails]

The speed I ride, all my bikes are stealth bikes.

 

[DSK]

Matt can be cleaned but needs more attention than normal paint to preserve it and keep the matt effect looking its best.

Each to their own but, I personally avoid dark colours as IMO, such bikes are generally harder to spot and matt finishes are not my thing.

 

[Cycleops]

Matt black ‘stealthy’ finishes are deadly dull and seem to br falling from favour being replaced with light colours so besides the disadvantages the bike will looK dated quite quickly.

 

[Welsh wheels]

Matt can be cleaned but needs more attention than normal paint to preserve it and keep the matt effect looking its best.

Each to their own but, I personally avoid dark colours as IMO, such bikes are generally harder to spot and matt finishes are not my thing.

Agreed, I initially wanted matt black but after thinking about decided to go for red.

 

[vickster]

Agreed, I initially wanted matt black but after thinking about decided to go for red.

Good plan...everyone knows red bikes are faster

 

[Milkfloat]

I have a matt black frame on one of my bikes, I would not do it again, but it was really cheap. Luckily it is a winter bike, so cleanliness is of secondary consideration.

 

[Mark pallister]

What’s the problem with Matt black ? I wash it exac the same way as my other bikes
it doesn’t take anymore looking after than any other bike
and every one knows black is the new red

 

[Moon bunny]

Cor! A self-levitating bottle.

 

[DSK]

Nothing is wrong with Matt.

With regards to washing, its easier to damage matt finishes with incorrect washing techniques and the repair of which, is harder than their glossy counter parts.

Its essential to thoroughly remove all loose dirt, prior to washing with products that ideally do not contain gloss enhancers (without using high water pressure). A suitable protection product for matt finishes will also be required where it better suits the the matt surface to give it the finishing look as it came from the factory.

Very few people I know bother cleaning/detailing their bike properly and a failure to do will mean deteriorating the original finish.

 

[Mark pallister]

Nothing is wrong with Matt.

With regards to washing, its easier to damage matt finishes with incorrect washing techniques and the repair of which, is harder than their glossy counter parts.

Its essential to thoroughly remove all loose dirt, prior to washing with products that ideally do not contain gloss enhancers (without using high water pressure). A suitable protection product for matt finishes will also be required where it better suits the the matt surface to give it the finishing look as it came from the factory.

Very few people I know bother cleaning/detailing their bike properly and a failure to do will mean deteriorating the original finish.

I use fairy liquid,bikes 3 yr old 12000 plus miles and looks as good as new

 

[Mark pallister]

Cor! A self-levitating bottle.

Can you see my camouflage jacket hanging on the bars ?