tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post3394038910689621700..comments2023-06-17T11:42:08.039-04:00Comments on 2whls3spds: Devil is in the Details!2whls3spdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post-11540202222295069532010-04-14T08:49:18.216-04:002010-04-14T08:49:18.216-04:00I love to pay a daily visit to your blog and see w...I love to pay a daily visit to your blog and see what's up. It's encouraging to see someone else with the old bicycle "sickness". I also enjoy working on my old bikes, It is a great way to "zen" out and resurrect beautiful, formaly neglected machines to fuss and dote over. Keep up the good work!RadlerAdlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587606309948388742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post-33984388791848881712010-04-13T18:59:20.225-04:002010-04-13T18:59:20.225-04:00Another thing I do is completely disassemble thing...Another thing I do is completely disassemble things so I can get into the nooks and crannies. Most bicycles are not extremely complicated and can (to me) be easily taken down to component parts and then rebuilt. I also take advantage of the fact the parts are apart to replace worn bushings, fiber washers, and add proper lubricants as necessary.<br /><br />I actually enjoy working on my bikes, especially if the weather is a bit ugly for riding.<br /><br />Aaron2whls3spdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post-50757236706053465782010-04-13T18:53:56.086-04:002010-04-13T18:53:56.086-04:00Chandra...I am a practical person for the most par...Chandra...I am a practical person for the most part. I seldom buy into the latest and greatest if I have something that already works for me.<br /><br />Mike I use a variety of different methods depending on the component and the metal used to fabricate it. On the chrome steel brakes in the picture I used a plastic scrub pad with a bit of very dilute Simple Green to cut through the grease, then use Turtle Wax Chrome polish to finish up. I sometimes use Simichrome but that is mainly for aluminum alloy parts. I will try and do a post shortly about the various techniques and processes I use.<br /><br />Aaron2whls3spdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post-75562171771420062122010-04-13T00:17:06.384-04:002010-04-13T00:17:06.384-04:00Aaron, what's the secret to cleaning that chro...Aaron, what's the secret to cleaning that chrome brake? I'm wondering if any of my bikes have similar features that could be made so shiny!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825454524437359677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post-13936115944668815752010-04-12T00:56:40.333-04:002010-04-12T00:56:40.333-04:00aaron,
all your bikes seem very practical, the way...aaron,<br />all your bikes seem very practical, the way they ought to be!<br /><br />good luck with the projects!<br /><br />peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post-77379815047471181722010-04-11T10:16:38.123-04:002010-04-11T10:16:38.123-04:00Thanks! I always see the potential...achieving it ...Thanks! I always see the potential...achieving it is a whole 'nother issue. LOL<br /><br />I have at least 5 project bikes hanging around waiting on parts and decisions.<br /><br />Aaron2whls3spdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414921247546146488.post-73577696901418867862010-04-11T10:07:52.696-04:002010-04-11T10:07:52.696-04:00Fantastic! I am inspired by your ability to see t...Fantastic! I am inspired by your ability to see the potential and your diligence to achieve it.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.com