Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Using a matte black carbon bike frame and some specialist spray paint, I made the world's most reflective bike!
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off
(automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
I tend to do a lot of road cycling at night. The roads are quieter, it’s usually less windy. However I tend to wear black cycle clothing, and most of the bikes I ride are also matte black. I love the look, but admittedly I'm not the easiest thing to spot out on the roads (even with bright cycle lights).
There are certain fabrics that runners tend to wear that are extremely reflective, and light up when lit with a torch or car headlights. I wanted to replicate this effect on a bike frame, and found some specialist spray paint that should do the job.
So in this episode, I strip down one of my carbon road bikes, and spay the frame, fork, and seatpost with SUPER reflective spray paint.
Reflective spray paint:
amzn.to/3MBR0iW
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:41 – Reflective spray paint
01:25 – Paint test
02:42 – Prepping the bike frame
04:29 – Siroko sponsor
05:51 – Painting the frame
08:43 – Frame reveal
10:18 – Bike build and test
11:51 – Final thoughts
13:16 – Mystery brake calipers
14:16 – Bonus clip
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/tracevelo
Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
Using a matte black carbon bike frame and some specialist spray paint, I made the world's most reflective bike!
SIROKO CLOTHING – 10% off
(automatically applied via link below):
srko.co/tracevelo
I tend to do a lot of road cycling at night. The roads are quieter, it’s usually less windy. However I tend to wear black cycle clothing, and most of the bikes I ride are also matte black. I love the look, but admittedly I'm not the easiest thing to spot out on the roads (even with bright cycle lights).
There are certain fabrics that runners tend to wear that are extremely reflective, and light up when lit with a torch or car headlights. I wanted to replicate this effect on a bike frame, and found some specialist spray paint that should do the job.
So in this episode, I strip down one of my carbon road bikes, and spay the frame, fork, and seatpost with SUPER reflective spray paint.
Reflective spray paint:
amzn.to/3MBR0iW
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:41 – Reflective spray paint
01:25 – Paint test
02:42 – Prepping the bike frame
04:29 – Siroko sponsor
05:51 – Painting the frame
08:43 – Frame reveal
10:18 – Bike build and test
11:51 – Final thoughts
13:16 – Mystery brake calipers
14:16 – Bonus clip
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/tracevelo
Email: tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
