Published On Jun 3, 2023
Forget custom painted carbon, is anodized titanium the future of bikes? Alex visited Tom Sturdy to find out more about the process and how anodizing metal frames and bike parts can give them a super-cool colourful finish. He also gets some of his own components accessorised in this funky style.
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