tom dixon x brompton bicycle

copper bike by tom dixon and brompton bicycle
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brompton bicycle has collaborated with british designer tom dixon to develop a prototype copper plated bicycle,
on show as part of london design week 2010. the process involves a base nickel plating to offer a 'key' for the
thin copper layer on top. followed by an electrophoretic lacquer coating of all the frame parts to seal the
copper finish and add further protection from the elements.

copper and hardware detail
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brooks bike saddle
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