{"id":270,"date":"2023-10-26T23:15:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T23:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retroklein.com\/?p=270"},"modified":"2023-11-11T14:06:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T14:06:00","slug":"klein-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retroklein.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/26\/klein-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Klein Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kleins products earned them a reputation for being innovative and groundbreaking, making them a top choice for high-quality bikes.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They built every component of every frame by hand. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They heat-treated every complete frame and aligned it perfectly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They carefully mitred and formed their tubes to fit better and distribute stress more evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their bottom brackets were constructed to require no maintenance, and the TIG welds were practically invisible to the eye. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their paint finish was long-lasting and painstakingly applied to each frame by hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;That is why it took around 21 days to build a single bicycle&#8221;.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their mountain bikes included the parented Chain Control Device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Klein spent countless hours perfecting the fit and finish of every bike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of their frames were guaranteed to be in perfect alignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their tubes were all accurately mitred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of their bottom brackets were designed to be maintenance-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of their welds were smooth, with no gaps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And who can forget their paint jobs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Klein invented some rather wild colours and painstakingly applied them to their bikes. Using multiple layers of Durethane enamel paint and a clear coat. The result was a bright and uniquely Klein finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their frame preparation process increased the bike&#8217;s strength by sealing and protecting the aluminium tubing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What did that all mean? They possibly built some of the best bikes in the world.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Copyright \u00a9 2023-2024 Retro Klein Inc. 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