During our wet and grimy winter, my bikes only achieve a state of "less dirty". And by that I mean the Bleriot, because the Lemond doesn't go out on very wet days...inadequate fenderage, no lighting, etc.
If I return from the ride and the bike is filthy, I might gently hose it off before putting it in the garage. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/2134762170 I need a non-rainy, not too chilly day to clean them, because I have to do it outside. But my soapy wash water is hot :-) On Jun 29, 7:43 am, Mojo <[email protected]> wrote: > http://www.rivbike.com/assets/payloads/317/original_grim_three.jpg > I think the above URL should be changed from grim to grime! > > I like getting my bikes dirty, but it is not alot of work to clean > them afterward. > Drivetrain grime especially gets in the way of crisp shifting. > And I paid a heck-of-alot-of-moola for that JB paint job! > Nice bikes deserve to be cleaned. And even my beatup 1966 3-speed is a > nice bike in my book. > Of course this says alot more about me than Grant. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
