We need a sliding scale. Me:
Assembly: 10/10 Felix
Choice of components: 10/10 Felix
Adjustment of body-supporting parts: 10/10 Felix
Modifications: 9/10 Felix
Gearing selection: 10/10 Felix
Drivetrain upkeep: 9/10 Felix
Other moving parts, upkeep: 8/10 Felix
Dirt on the frame and shiny bits:
I am a Felix converting towards an Oscar. Dirt bike drivetrains stay clean and
lubed and big chunks of dirt/mud are removed from the frame, racks, wheels.
Road bikes are kept much cleaner, but not immaculate like in days past. After a
wet ride, I spend 15 minutes wiping and lubing, 10 minutes
I am definitely a Felix. Showed off my daily commuter (a Hillborne) at work,
and the cyclist who saw it couldn't believe how clean it was.
I now have 5 bikes that are always ready to ride, kept relatively clean and
reasonably maintained. However, I am also a fan of beusage and my bikes have
You've seen my bike. I'm definitely an Oscar. I ride dirt trails for part of
my commute which is a losing battle. I am pretty careful about cleaning the
drive trains once a week (or so).
John
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When I purchase a new bike or frame, I'm obsessively Felixian. I strive for
perfection in the build and often use helicopter tape on sections of tubing
most likely to get scratched. After a month or so, I remain mechanically
obsessive but aesthetically indifferent. I don't like scratches and
On the recent "Saluki" thread, Mark made a funny reference to the Odd Couple,
regarding immaculate bicycles and their opposites.
I'm a definite Oscar. I start out a bike build in full Felix mode, but then
don't clean it much or mess with it until something wears out or I get another
wild hair
