#bikechains

[elchains-blog]

Love Bike Chains

black bike chains and bracelets rule What is not to love. Get this, even if you don't like riding a bicycle or motorcycle, you can still love bike chains. After all there is a small but growing market of bike chain jewelry. Bike chains design is function first, however it's aesthetic and feel is so good that people where them as fashion accessories. For more about the history of bike chains you should read this wikpedia article. And of course check our black bike chain bracelet that was shaped into a heart in this blurb. This one is soon to be discontinued in our line. It is a nice black glossy KMC Z chain. Elchains is making future black bike chain bracelets in matte and black gun metal. Read the full article

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Bike Chain History Here

I got a better picture of this discontinued bicycle chain by DK that I put together into a one of a kind bike chain bracelet. Love this thing. Only have one left and don't even want to sell it but I have it up on my site for twice my normal prices. There is one chain out on the market that looks identical. It's called the KMC Kool Knight KK710NP to be precise. They both look to be full nickel plated. The Kool knight is one of the most expensive bike chains on the market. I'll be getting an order in soon and posting pictures of that new bracelet when the time comes. Read the full article

[elchains-blog]

Regular Bike Chain Bracelets vs Elchains

Both these bracelets are from the same bike chain. They were both worn all the time by me and a customer friend (advice: don't make friends with customers you'll lose money :)). They were worn outdoors and in the shower. As you can see overtime the paint from this KMC Z chain starts to wear off. Nothing wrong with this as it's natural. So why is the Elchains bracelet not worn out like the other? Maybe I didn't shower as much? Ha.

The reason is that my black bike chain bracelet was treated with special solutions to seal and protect the bracelet from rust and paint chipping and fading.

Elchains has a special secret process and solution that is used to treat all bracelets with the exception of stainless steel bike chain bracelets that don't require this treatment. I treat these bracelets with the same care I would as if they were mine. In fact I wear two on average every day. It truly isn't just the look that is appealing, it's the feel on the wrist. I've never had a bracelet that feels as comforting on the wrist as these do. Call it self marketing I don't care. I started this because I felt how it feels on the wrist when I tried on a Shimano HK 11 speed chain on my wrist (11 or higher can't remember). It felt so snug and perfect. Something about the weight and the feeling of being unbreakable won my heart.

Our treating process for bike chain bracelets tackles three no no's:

Rusting Almost all metals contain impurities that trigger corrosion. Impurities, less reactive metals and the presence of carbon are common place in bike chains unless they are stainless steel. Corrosion is rust essentially and is not something that someone should have rubbing against there skin. Hypoallergenic Reactions This term when seen on labels merely means that it will have fewer than allergic reactions than other products of the same. In the jewelry business it relates mostly to some sort of skin rash or coloration that happens when, in this case you have a bracelet rubbing constantly on your skin. Copper is the main culprit of this phenomenon, however we take the precaution through our treatment to ensure there is no irritation to skin at anytime. A bracelet tends to be worn often, so we need to ensure that the bike chain is prepared to be worn through many elements. Paint Fading Paint fading is a case by case basis. This all depends on how the bike chain was painted by the manufacturer. Glossy painted bike chains will fade easily without treatment whereas matte and gun metal type finishes last a long time through water and sunlight. Regardless, we take the extra step to treat our bike chain bracelets even if they are the more weatherproof kind, with our special treatment process. Conclusion As you can see in the picture above. You want your bike chain bracelets, jewelry and accessories to be able to last a long time with it's original color. Don't worry, we got you :) Read the full article

[elchains-blog]

Testors paint is awesome but I suck at painting. Trying to make a joker skull. #joker #skulls #bikechains #skulljewelry #goth #bracelets (at Historic Downtown, Jersey City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AukxOAkbU/?igshid=vo0fx5r98015

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Resting on a couch instead of a wrist. Elchains doesn't make this bike chain bracelet style of the skull in the center anymore. Fun digital rendering though. #graphicdesign #skulls #bikechains #bikechainbracelets (at East Village, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B37mCxZpEpm/?igshid=4sdzgbi5epdy

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Raider bracelet? #raiders #bikechainbracelets #bikechains #skulljewelry #skulljewelrydotcom #black (at East Village, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B35xD4tplZ9/?igshid=12opnnz5vbq2l

[elchains-blog]

A Stainless Steel Bracelet is better that non.

Stainless steel is leagues above all precious metals for numerous reasons which I will get into shortly.

Here we have the new Elchain which features a beautiful skull on a silver plated bar with black diamonds. This trinket sits on a KMC Z1X INOX Stainless Steel bike chain. It's 1/8 of an inch thick giving it a nice robust feel but not too much. Check out the Elchains store at elchains.com/elshop for details. Now regarding stainless steel for bracelets. Let's look at some common alternatives out there: silver regular mixed metals plastic variations Now we all love silver, however there are some drawbacks. The two main drawbacks are weakness as it is not as strong as stainless steel and the fact that it's sheen is not the same as stainless steel or other shiny metals. The last drawback comes into play when combining a silver trinket on a steel or metal bracelets. All of our skulls that are not colored, gold or gun metal are silver plated. So when a silver skull is placed on a nice shiny metal bracelet as this:

noticeable contrast between silver and stainless steel Don't get me wrong, this bike chain bracelet is bad as hell, but the contrast is noticeable. It's the equivalent of wearing a red jacket with a red shirt that is slightly faded. Eh. Let' forget about plastic based chains. I see a lot of these foreign cheap bike chain knock offs. The feel like they are going to break even without stress. The sound of the parts rubbing against each other does not sound the same as real metal. Now with real metal bike chains which encompass 98 percent of bike chains out there, you don't get that cheap feel. You get the same feel pretty much as the elusive stainless steel bike chain bracelets with INOX steel and such. Almost all bicycle chains are made from plain carbon or alloy steel. Colored or nickel plated variations are awesome and my favorite. Check out Black Gloss here

So what's the deal with these carbon or alloy bike chain bracelets vs stainless steel?

Stainless steel bracelets will not rust from the get go. We have to treat our other bike chain bracelets with a special secret process to make them rust resistant. Sounds like I'm moaning about the extra work. Maybe I am. Ha. Well aside from that, stainless steel is heavier and has a higher quality feel to it. Stainless steel bracelets will always be around. They are the most economical alternative to silver or white gold for those who prefer that look. Although silver is astronomically more expensive and more desired than stainless steel as a bracelet, stainless steel will always win when it comes to durability. You'll never have to worry about a stainless steel bike chain bracelet breaking. Never. That security makes me feel safe which is priceless.

Here is Elchain's stainless steel bracelet:

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[sandandjello]

#Westin’s made from #bikechains. #metalart #art #gallery #jerusalem #israel (at Mamilla Mall)