Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 6,035
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Welcome to C&V
1. No steel wool use bronze wool or read up about Oxalic Acid, vinegar or Lemon juice and foil
2. Where are you in North Jersey? Lots of good shops around
3. Support your local bike shop
4. No gel, squishy saddles will kill your a$$ . A hard saddle my seem cruel but in the end, your end (rear), will thank you
5. Yep, there inexpesive and a consumable, like tires and brake pads.