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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:27 am |
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PBR Streetgang wrote: |
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*** Wire wool here and there then an oily rag wipe *** |
My two cents.
Be careful with steel or other wool on chrome, as the chrome layer is very thin. Often, people think they have polished the chrome with steel wool, but have instead worn through to the nickel layer and lost the benefits of chrome. Best to avoid abrasives on chrome. |
I agree on the chrome, one does need to be careful. I was really meaning the paintwork. Thanks for raising the point.
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:31 am |
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Gtane wrote: |
PBR Streetgang wrote: |
Gtane wrote: |
*** Wire wool here and there then an oily rag wipe *** |
My two cents.
Be careful with steel or other wool on chrome, as the chrome layer is very thin. Often, people think they have polished the chrome with steel wool, but have instead worn through to the nickel layer and lost the benefits of chrome. Best to avoid abrasives on chrome. |
I agree on the chrome, one does need to be careful. I was really meaning the paintwork. Thanks for raising the point.
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Tim: I only brought it up because many people recommend steel wool on chrome and I wanted to make sure a distinction was made. #0000 steel wool is great on a lot of other metals. Thanks -- Eric |
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:59 am |
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I've had excellent results on chrome with "Bronze Wool". It's not nearly as abrasive as Steel Wool.
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:01 am |
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sandranian |
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Anyone know a trick for removing old grips without damaging them? Probably too stiff for compressed air. |
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:09 am |
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Could you shoot a little WD-40 underneath with the little red tube? |
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:18 am |
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Stephan wrote: ["Anyone know a trick for removing old grips without damaging them? Probably too stiff for compressed air."]
Ummm, errr, I use K-Y Ultra Gel. Seriously. I take a very thin, flat, stiff piece of metal to lift the edges and add some drops of the K-Y. Then I gently twist. You may have to do it several times. I have used this successfully to remove rubber shifter covers on Barcons and the full hoods on brake levers. It's water soluable and does not leave an oily residue. It also makes installing a breeze.
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:31 am |
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Gtane |
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sandranian wrote: |
Anyone know a trick for removing old grips without damaging them? Probably too stiff for compressed air. |
Another tip - I let each grip sit in warm water for a while (resting the bike on the ground on its side, one side at a time), not hot mind! It works a treat for me. However, sometimes old grips have disintegrated on me due to their age and probable sunlight damage. Careful if the material looks to be perishing - if this is the case, I'd probably leave the grips be.
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:39 am |
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sandranian |
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Alas, the tires have to be replaced. I ordered a set, but they aren't nearly as cool as the white ones which came with the bike. Oh well. Small price to pay.
I think I figured out the date, using the decals and other stuff, but will have a full report when all is confirmed. |
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:04 am |
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:29 am |
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sandranian |
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650b, from what I understand, is a pretty specific and difficult size tire to get a hold of. 26" won't work on them.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find them in white.... |
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:37 am |
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Gtane |
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Stephan,
You could try these;
http://tinyurl.com/crp98z
The exact ETRTO (ISO) for the tyre size 650b is 44-584 so that may rule the Schwalbes out.
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:35 am |
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Stephan,
Many of the guys in the classic and vintage section at Bike Forums use oxalic acid (wood bleach) on the rusted steel and chrome parts. I think I still have an email from a guy in Florida with before and after photos from a different brand of French bike that had some amazing results. PM me if you want me to forward the email to you.
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:50 am |
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I finally found the Evapo-Rust that Chas. reccomended at my local Auto Zone. I had resisted mail order because of shipping. Some of the places that I thought would surely have it locally had never heard of it.
It worked GREAT on rusted Chrome.
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:25 pm |
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:06 pm |
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sandranian |
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Regarding the date of the bike, here is a postcard with Elsy Jacobs, touting the fact that she held the woman's hour record, as is listed on the decal on the seat tube of my Gitane. The jersey is from the 1960 Rapha-Gitane team.
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