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Old 12-31-21, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
It's going on too thick. Find a way to spray thinner coats.
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And, when you spray thin coats, spray the next coat while the prior coat is still tacky. That helps the two coats “melt” together and become one rather than multiple layers of cured paint.
Also, never wait longer than 15 minutes between coats, or if that time period passes, I wouldn't add another coat for at least 24 hours.
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Old 12-31-21, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
rjones28 ending 2021 in full troll mode.
What do you have against farmer's markets?
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Old 12-31-21, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I don't think his problem is that his paint is cured. I think it's that his paint is CURSED!!!!!

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Old 12-31-21, 03:16 PM
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quality was low. I blame myself. not enough mentions of the awesome suite of products like the shovel, Marigold jacket and lightweight, elegant and aero seatpost.

i won't go any further, draw your own conclusions.
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The highlight may have occurred today when my 2006 wireless gear worked on my laptop saving my arse. That's how good my year was.
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Old 12-31-21, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Currently sunny and 48F. The trees are budding.
he's in East Knoxville.
Big difference.
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Old 12-31-21, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Any chance you could store bikes at work?
Not really. We're actually quite limited on storage space right now.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I'll make it easy for you.

Number the bikes 1-5 by age, 1 being the newest.

Sell/donate bikes 3,4,5.

Problem solved.
1976 Motobecane Grand Jubilee (in IL)
1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 (frameset only at the moment)
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Track bike is on the chopping block for sure. I think I'm going to take the wheelset from it and build the SLT as a fixed gear with porteur bars. Should be able to fit at least 42mm tires with fenders and clearance to spare. More or less imitating this build but with 650b instead of 700c:




That still makes me N +/- 0 on complete bikes. I may end up decommissioning the Trek and putting the parts in storage, I just don't really ride the thing. And if the SLT has full coverage fenders I'd be all right riding it on wet roads so that satisfies my want for a wet weather bike.
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Old 12-31-21, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
What do you have against farmer's markets?
You're trying to get me worked up over your pseudo-bike, your hamlets which may or may not exist, your winter denialism, etc. But I'm not falling for it today. I've got bigger fish to fry.
Originally Posted by DougRNS
he's in East Knoxville.
Incorrect.
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People here don't get it.
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Old 12-31-21, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I don't have one. #EastCoaster
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Old 12-31-21, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
You're trying to get me worked up over your pseudo-bike, your hamlets which may or may not exist, your winter denialism, etc. But I'm not falling for it today. I've got bigger fish to fry.

Incorrect.
Cooking up a catfish fry?
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Am I the only one who doesn’t want more bikes?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Go outside. It's gray, dreary, chilly (kind of), and everything is dead.


Light rain, 90A. Greenery all about. Birds singing. I'm lying here in my hammock in a t shirt and shorts with the outside door open. And the ceiling fan on. Normal temp for this day is closer to 70A. Year with no winter.
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Old 12-31-21, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
You're trying to get me worked up over your pseudo-bike, your hamlets which may or may not exist, your winter denialism, etc. But I'm not falling for it today. I've got bigger fish to fry.

Incorrect.
Did you catch it yourself?
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Old 12-31-21, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Am I the only one who doesn’t want more bikes?
Maybe
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
And, when you spray thin coats, spray the next coat while the prior coat is still tacky. That helps the two coats “melt” together and become one rather than multiple layers of cured paint.
I already waxed it. I suppose I could sand it back down. I have one more yet to re-paint this non-winter. Who would have thought a high powered federal prosecutor would know so much about painting a steel bike?
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
Light rain, 90A. Greenery all about. Birds singing. I'm lying here in my hammock in a t shirt and shorts with the outside door open. And the ceiling fan on. Normal temp for this day is closer to 70A. Year with no winter.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
You're trying to get me worked up over your pseudo-bike, your hamlets which may or may not exist, your winter denialism, etc. But I'm not falling for it today. I've got bigger fish to fry.

Incorrect.
anything east of 75 as it splits from 40 and goes north I consider east Knoxville. I was indeed confused but what is New with that?
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Originally Posted by LAJ
Also, never wait longer than 15 minutes between coats, or if that time period passes, I wouldn't add another coat for at least 24 hours.
Well now I have to sand it back down, with all this great advice. The Youtibe videos didn't mention this.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
rjones28 ending 2021 in full troll mode.
The pot calling the kettle black.
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Since this is weathertalk.net

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RIP Betty White, 99 y/o.
A little late but she rates another mention.
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
I already waxed it. I suppose I could sand it back down. I have one more yet to re-paint this non-winter. Who would have thought a high powered federal prosecutor would know so much about painting a steel bike?
I’m not a federal prosecutor nor high powered. But, I have painted some stuff.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Am I the only one who doesn’t want more bikes?
Maybe. I saw a gorgeous white steel Serotta in the front window of my butcher (of all places) that made me wish it was my size. The irony is I haven't ridden in years, as the wife keeps reminding me, but that bike was so pretty it might get me back out there.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Am I the only one who doesn’t want more bikes?
I'm happy with what I've got.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I’m not a federal prosecutor nor high powered. But, I have painted some stuff.
I took license. You mentioned you do work for the govt., no?
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