Originally Posted by
repechage
way back when bikes were refinished for just
‘race” transit wear, the peroblem was always to me- how many components get replaced to make the reassembled whole look good.
blemishes like scratched levers, worn taps, straps , saddle, just stick out.
Yes, but you went to design school and don't count.
Most racers consider a bike a tool, not a jewel and not vice versa. Quit conflating the two.
