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to me it sounds like the exact opposite of "not doing **** to your bike" but to each his own
the real question here is that tshirt made of cotton?
the real question here is that tshirt made of cotton?
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its a few min every few hundred miles, which admittedly is probably the same that I spend applying lube and cleaning the chain in that time period. i guess i just like it cause its clean
and yes the t shirt is cotton
and yes the t shirt is cotton
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But seriously.........
Do you clean the chain first? How do you make sure the old muck doesn't blend with the fresh wax?
Do you clean the chain first? How do you make sure the old muck doesn't blend with the fresh wax?
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Seriously, I was wondering about cleaning the chain prior as well. Using Boesheild T9, wax based, and it does keep the chain very clean. My guess is that with parrafin it only has to be cleaned the first time.
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I started with a new chain and let it soak in degreaser for a while to remove the factory lube.
After that you're correct @TimothyH, no more cleaning required. I hate cleaning my bike.
After that you're correct @TimothyH, no more cleaning required. I hate cleaning my bike.
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apparently the rear brake on my commuter bike freezes when the air is below zero.
gonna have to do some modifications
gonna have to do some modifications
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i guess that would technically be a modification lol
zero celcius to clarify, not that it really matters at that point tho
zero celcius to clarify, not that it really matters at that point tho
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Moving somewhere warmer is one of the best things I've ever done.
That said, we are getting snow this weekend for probably the only time this year. Everyone is panicking. I can't wait.
Unrelated; Today I bought a bike with someone else's money. Now if I only got to keep it.
That said, we are getting snow this weekend for probably the only time this year. Everyone is panicking. I can't wait.
Unrelated; Today I bought a bike with someone else's money. Now if I only got to keep it.
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I contacted a guy on red.dit selling a Schwinn Prelude. 25" frame, prefect for my size, but the price kinda has me thinking about passing on it. $50 from the frame/fork and a whopping $80 for shipping. So, you guys think $130 is fair? It's hard to find bikes that size which aren't 50lb gas pipe frames and in decent condition. I like the color too.
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^^ Is it me or is that Armor All on the tires?
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Are you wearing an apron?
Your cog is slipping.
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In this New Years free time I got to ride with my Klunker bike friends
On New Years day I tagged along on an all day BMX ride. Had to borrow a though and it was a tad small.
And then I made biscuits and gravy from scratch
On New Years day I tagged along on an all day BMX ride. Had to borrow a though and it was a tad small.
And then I made biscuits and gravy from scratch
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its paul! SALUTE THAT MAN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eABS9mMwyY0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eABS9mMwyY0
Yeah! I love the man. I feel lucky to have been spending some time with him lately camping and stuff. He's one of the coolest smartest people I have ever met.
Have you heard he's started a bicycle brand? https://genuinebicycleproducts.com
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oh yeah! hes been doin the GBP bmx/cruiser/klunker thing for a few years now. its not really my style of bike but i still love seeing all the updates of stuff hes building on his flickr.
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I have known about Klunker bikes for a long time but I had no idea anybody was still riding them. See his bikes in action sparked some enthusiasm and I gotta get on one. Now to find old Schwinn cruiser to give new life.
He has been hosting lots of rides around the valley lately and posting long term calenders. Choppercobras is gone, over, after 15 years, so he has putting energy into lots of other things.
He has been hosting lots of rides around the valley lately and posting long term calenders. Choppercobras is gone, over, after 15 years, so he has putting energy into lots of other things.
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Today I'm seriously tempted to get in on those sexy new Retrogression Tooth & Nail kits, even though I really don't need another kit. Excellent work, Kyle and Scrod!