Today I (v2):
01-04-17 | 03:08 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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its a few min every few hundred miles, which admittedly is probably the same that I spend applying lube and cleaning the chain in that time period. i guess i just like it cause its clean
and yes the t shirt is cotton
and yes the t shirt is cotton
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
01-04-17 | 03:40 PM
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
01-04-17 | 03:41 PM
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
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From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
But seriously.........
Do you clean the chain first? How do you make sure the old muck doesn't blend with the fresh wax?
Do you clean the chain first? How do you make sure the old muck doesn't blend with the fresh wax?
01-04-17 | 05:26 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Seriously, I was wondering about cleaning the chain prior as well. Using Boesheild T9, wax based, and it does keep the chain very clean. My guess is that with parrafin it only has to be cleaned the first time.
01-04-17 | 05:50 PM
Not actually Tmonk
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From: San Diego, CA
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I started with a new chain and let it soak in degreaser for a while to remove the factory lube.
After that you're correct @TimothyH, no more cleaning required. I hate cleaning my bike.
After that you're correct @TimothyH, no more cleaning required. I hate cleaning my bike.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
Last edited by TMonk; 01-04-17 at 05:53 PM.
01-05-17 | 02:34 PM
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From: Raleigh
Moving somewhere warmer is one of the best things I've ever done.
That said, we are getting snow this weekend for probably the only time this year. Everyone is panicking. I can't wait.
Unrelated; Today I bought a bike with someone else's money. Now if I only got to keep it.
That said, we are getting snow this weekend for probably the only time this year. Everyone is panicking. I can't wait.
Unrelated; Today I bought a bike with someone else's money. Now if I only got to keep it.
01-05-17 | 04:49 PM
The space coyote lied.
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From: dusk 'til dawn.
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I contacted a guy on red.dit selling a Schwinn Prelude. 25" frame, prefect for my size, but the price kinda has me thinking about passing on it. $50 from the frame/fork and a whopping $80 for shipping. So, you guys think $130 is fair? It's hard to find bikes that size which aren't 50lb gas pipe frames and in decent condition. I like the color too.
01-05-17 | 06:11 PM
Your cog is slipping.
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
01-05-17 | 06:15 PM
Fresh Garbage
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From: Los Angeles
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In this New Years free time I got to ride with my Klunker bike friends
On New Years day I tagged along on an all day BMX ride. Had to borrow a though and it was a tad small.
And then I made biscuits and gravy from scratch
On New Years day I tagged along on an all day BMX ride. Had to borrow a though and it was a tad small.
And then I made biscuits and gravy from scratch
01-05-17 | 06:25 PM
THE STUFFED
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From: San Francisco, CA
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01-05-17 | 06:34 PM
Fresh Garbage
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From: Los Angeles
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its paul! SALUTE THAT MAN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eABS9mMwyY0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eABS9mMwyY0
Yeah! I love the man. I feel lucky to have been spending some time with him lately camping and stuff. He's one of the coolest smartest people I have ever met.
Have you heard he's started a bicycle brand? https://genuinebicycleproducts.com
01-05-17 | 06:45 PM
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From: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bikes: stinner cx, paramount track
oh yeah! hes been doin the GBP bmx/cruiser/klunker thing for a few years now. its not really my style of bike but i still love seeing all the updates of stuff hes building on his flickr.
01-05-17 | 07:06 PM
Fresh Garbage
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From: Los Angeles
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I have known about Klunker bikes for a long time but I had no idea anybody was still riding them. See his bikes in action sparked some enthusiasm and I gotta get on one. Now to find old Schwinn cruiser to give new life.
He has been hosting lots of rides around the valley lately and posting long term calenders. Choppercobras is gone, over, after 15 years, so he has putting energy into lots of other things.
He has been hosting lots of rides around the valley lately and posting long term calenders. Choppercobras is gone, over, after 15 years, so he has putting energy into lots of other things.
