Question

why do brand new cycles have shiny handlebars and wheel rims what will happen if these are scartched?​

Answer 1

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SOLUTION

Explanation:

As they are electroplated by nickel which is a shiny metal, handle bars and wheel rims of a brand new bicycle shines. If they are scratched accidentally, the electroplated nickel would be removed out resulting in the show of real metal usually iron or aluminium which later expose to air and starts corrosion.