Zukas Cycles

[Brandon White]

I'm getting in on this late, but do you do your own paint? If not, who painted the digi urban (snow?) cam?

[Nate Zukas]

I do all of my own paint. The digital camo is actually vinyl vehicle wrap. The letters on the DT I cut using my vinyl cutter which was easy peasy, but the ST was a PITA trying to stretch and cut around the direct mount braze on. Everything was then matte clear coated twice. I think it came out good for my first try using vehicle wrap! Thanks for asking.
NATE

[quickag]

I'm getting in on this late, but do you do your own paint? If not, who painted the digi urban (snow?) cam?

I get to see lots of Nate's bike since I live in Augusta...you can spot a Zukas a mile away by the paint. I'm partial to his personal bike with the red seat tube.

[Nate Zukas]

I get to see lots of Nate's bike since I live in Augusta...you can spot a Zukas a mile away by the paint. I'm partial to his personal bike with the red seat tube.

Thanks! The red ST frame now looks like this. Ferrari red ST but now with light blue instead of silver. Nice to be able repaint whenever I want to!


IMG_0738 by Nate Zukas, on Flickr

[DCT]

Nate,

Tell me about this bike. Looks great.

[liv2bike]

Nate...nice meeting you today. You do some fine work man. Cheers.

Guy

[Nate Zukas]

That's actually my road whip! Campy record 11, lugged with seatmast and the skinny s-bend 10mm stays with internal cable routing. I walked into the area with both bikes and saw DW and asked him if I could set this bike behind the curtain since the "new" builders are allowed to display one bike and I have entered this one for best road bike. He said " but wait new builders can only enter for best new builder judging". So I told him the NAHBS website allowed me to enter this judging! He looked puzzled didn't say much so later in the day a NAHBS volunteer came by requesting my entry. So there it is hanging in there with a tough crowd! Oh yeah, I'm bringing it to BALLERS!

[Nate Zukas]

Some Velo Urban love!

Zukas Cycles NAHBS Bike | Urban Velo

And some Peloton Magazine love!

NAHBS 2014: Meet Nate Zukas ‹ Peloton

[Nate Zukas]

Next in line to be clear coated...

[DeeDub76]

Wow dude!! On paper I would of never chose these colors, but on this whip you have executed them masterfully!! Keep it up.

[Nate Zukas]

Thanks Darrel! I executed the work but cannot take full credit. The customer and his girlfriend came up with the design and colors. Usually I will be given some color ideas and then asked to do something with it. This time was a lot easier!

[DeeDub76]

Happy birthday dude!!

[Nate Zukas]

Thanks! 42 years old.....Yikes!

Happy birthday dude!!

[Nate Zukas]

Went down to the bookstore and got the last issue!

IMG_1207 by Nate Zukas, on Flickr
IMG_1211 by Nate Zukas, on Flickr
IMG_1215 by Nate Zukas, on Flickr

Not so big deal to some, but a huge deal to me!

[dgaddis]

Was at Kroger over the weekend and had to go look myself, very cool, and congrads!

Wife graduates on Thursday...hopefully certified/licensed and employed by mid July, then I'll be getting a deposit in. Hopefully the wait isn't too terribly long by then ;)

[Nate Zukas]

IMG_1368 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1369 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1370 by Nate Zukas, on Flickr

[kentinmania]

Awesome scheme! May I ask how much weight does such a bright, apparently-thick paint add to the bare frame?

Headtube pannel reminds me of those german army vest so many people like to wear in the street. (me included)

[Nate Zukas]

Awesome scheme! May I ask how much weight does such a bright, apparently-thick paint add to the bare frame?

Headtube pannel reminds me of those german army vest so many people like to wear in the street. (me included)

Base coats are pretty light, Its the clear coat that can add weight. 2 coats with sanding in between equals smooth finish without adding the mass!

[Nate Zukas]

Bike Rumor gave me some love! Check it...
Baller’s Bicycles – Nate Zukas’ Lean Mean Cyclocross Machine

[Nate Zukas]

IMG_1811 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1802 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1798 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1793 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1791 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1787 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1785 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1784 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1782 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1779 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1778 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1773 by Nate Zukas, on FlickrIMG_1772 by Nate Zukas, on Flickr