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Twice as many calories in a gram of fat than a gram of protein. I'm not being facetious. The extra calories aren't necessarily "more food" and don't necessarily cost more than a "healthy" diet. Granted that's more true here than where you live, but still true I reckon.
This thread and the "old fart on fixies" thread are seriously tempting me to indulge in the $99 Wally Thruster just to see how it holds up to the commute.
This thread and the "old fart on fixies" thread are seriously tempting me to indulge in the $99 Wally Thruster just to see how it holds up to the commute.
i would have went with a thruster if they had one over here.
the mangobike was the closest that i could get and its been fun so far
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seems like both sets of axle nuts are rusting ... along with the tugs.
should i grease the axle where the nut threads or just replace them with better nuts when i have the wheels off?
should i grease the axle where the nut threads or just replace them with better nuts when i have the wheels off?
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stats:
595km/370mi
£396/$651 total
£0.67/km
€0.80/km
$1.76/mi
goal is to catch up to the ratios of bigbenaugust:
7239km/4495mi
£267/$438
3.7p/km
4.4c/km
9.7¢/mi
photo:
595km/370mi
£396/$651 total
£0.67/km
€0.80/km
$1.76/mi
goal is to catch up to the ratios of bigbenaugust:
7239km/4495mi
£267/$438
3.7p/km
4.4c/km
9.7¢/mi
photo:
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I use a corrosion inhibiter oil in a spray can available at most auto parts stores. It leaves a layer of protection that is kind of oily and won't come off unless you rub it off. It worked great on my stainless steel fender supports last season. I also spray some on my derailer and other parts.
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I use a corrosion inhibiter oil in a spray can available at most auto parts stores. It leaves a layer of protection that is kind of oily and won't come off unless you rub it off. It worked great on my stainless steel fender supports last season. I also spray some on my derailer and other parts.
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Its not really something to be overly concerned about as its only surface rust. With a cool bike like yours though, I think its worth preserving its looks and appeal by cleaning and protecting because its has a unique paint job.
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o.O That hurt my brain.. I know you're joking but still.
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stats:
617km/383mi
£396/$651 total
£0.64/km
€0.76/km
$1.70/mi
goal is to catch up to the ratios of bigbenaugust:
7239km/4495mi
£267/$438
3.7p/km
4.4c/km
9.7¢/mi
photo:
617km/383mi
£396/$651 total
£0.64/km
€0.76/km
$1.70/mi
goal is to catch up to the ratios of bigbenaugust:
7239km/4495mi
£267/$438
3.7p/km
4.4c/km
9.7¢/mi
photo: