Okay folks, I have detailed out all the technical jibber-jabber in regards to Gun Kote frame coating, but the proof will be in how it handles day to day mountain biking and cycling in general. so to that end, I have the frame built up and have been riding it for awhile now. Here it is……….

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I had planned on doing a suspension fork for this, but my plans switched up and I got a suspension fork for another bike instead. The El Mariachi is running rigid on an On One carbon fork for the time being. Other highlights include a purple Chris King head set, Industry 9 single speed wheels laced with Bontrager Duster rims, and a White Industries ENO crank set. Other than replacing the blue chain, it is done.

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I will be reporting back with a long term opinion, but for now here are some quick observations that I have made since building this bike up and riding it.

The Gun Kote is easy to clean. Finger prints, greasy marks, and dust come right off. Mud doesn’t seem to get a hold on this stuff as easily either. In fact, it flakes and falls right off once it dries up. Sometimes dirt adheres to powder coat and you almost have to chip it off to clean it once it dries. Not Gun Kote. It basically falls off, or pulverizes into dust that swirls across the surface of the frame like snow blowing across the road in winter here in Iowa. Weird, but it is cool and makes clean up easy. I haven’t noticed any dulling of the finish either, like you do with cheaper powder coating.

So that’s the story so far. I’ll update when I’ve abused it further and chime in with the Final Review then.

Note: This product (Gun Kote) was provided to Twenty Nine Inches at no charge for reviewing. I am not being paid or bribed for this review. I will give my honest opinion or thoughts through out.