720 is gonzo, thanks folks!
Collin in Sacratomato
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 10:27:03 AM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:
> The 720 is pending...
>
> Collin in Sactown
>
> On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 5:52:37 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:
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>> Well, the Billie Bars are spoken for...
>>
>> The long-stayed
Machined braking surfaces?
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> On Jun 22, 2022, at 10:13 PM, Michael Baquerizo wrote:
>
> I notice a lot of black cliffhangers being used on these...do people know
> something i don't, or are they just gonna let those brake pads run their
> course on the rim?
>
>> On
I notice a lot of black cliffhangers being used on these...do people know
something i don't, or are they just gonna let those brake pads run their
course on the rim?
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 4:21:29 PM UTC-4 Daniel MacPherson wrote:
> Okay. It was the headset. I got my mechanic friend
I'll second the nail varnish suggestion. Several of my bikes (including a
Riv custom with a Joe Bell paint job) have repairs to the paintwork that
I've done with nail varnish - on some of them the varnish has been there
the best part of 20 years, and is still protecting the frame.
Nick
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That sucks. I just spilled super glue on a 8k paint job, so I feel your pain.
That can be easily fixed. It has to be sanded smooth. Then primed and lightly
sanded. The color is solid and should be easy to match. A little elbow grease
and it will blend in like was never scratched.
See if there
The 720 is pending...
Collin in Sactown
On Monday, June 20, 2022 at 5:52:37 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:
> Well, the Billie Bars are spoken for...
>
> The long-stayed Trek is still up for grabs! A rivendell-like ride for a
> fraction of the price of a Rivendell...
>
> Collin, who is already
Sorry, poor editing. I had written "if and when you put a scratch on it
yourself, it might no feel as bad" but had intended to delete that entire
sentence on the basis it felt trite.
Ian "always porof read" in Alberta Canada
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 11:07:32 AM UTC-6 Ian A wrote:
> It
It would be a good idea to let the seller know it happened. Maybe they have
suggestions too. Otherwise, if you want this model and color, it makes
sense to keep the frame. Touch up by a professional would look just fine,
and it's an opportunity to personalise the frame too. I've seen a number
I've been in a similar situation where I bought a used frame that was
damaged in shipping. I never thought once of returning it even though it
required the work of a frame builder. It was a perfect fitting bike, and it
was at-hand. why would I return it ? Fix it and ride it baby ! I
Btw the frame itself isn't damaged, which I just realized is a worry you
expressed in your post. No dent and it would take a long time for any rust
to form, it just needs paint or nail polish to protect the surface.
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 8:20:05 AM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> This is
This is why I hate bike shipping! That's a nice frame with a now quite
unfortunate blemish, I'd be inclined to return it because I'm WAY too
touchy about scratches. But don't be like me, tell the seller you need $500
for new paint (that's about what it would cost) and either get it done or
I've played around with mixing a couple colors of modeler's enamel (Testors
or Model Master), mixing on a paper plate, to try and match as closely the
original paint. Can likely do the same with nail polish, as Wesley
mentions. Now all my bikes are black so they are much easier to touch up
Kiley:
That’s too bad. On the plus side, it doesn’t look like the tubing was damaged,
so this is entirely cosmetic.
A few thoughts:
Find a cool decal and put it over the scuff. Look on Etsy—there are plenty of
interesting designs in all shapes and sizes. I did this once with a bike that
had
Ah, that's a tough break Kiley. I'd seek out the best match you can find in
Sally Hansen nail polish. Here's a quote from Grant's latest Blahg so you
know it's got official approval:
"We (well, I) use nail polish. Joe Bell, world's best bike painter, once
told me he thought nail polish was
To cover sneakers during my two mile each way commute, should it lightly
rain.
Something like Riv Splats—yes, that’s what Riv calls them— would be fine (
https://www.rivbike.com/products/musa-splats-pair?_pos=1&_psq=splat&_ss=e&_v=1.0
) but I’m open to whatever you have.
Needs to be a
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