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ryan16 posted 2 years ago.
Naww your not crazy I do the same I always like to look shinny and clean during a race. Well good luck to ya and let us know how it goes.
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
You bet. I do the same thing. I try and clean it about once a week just to make sure everything is clean and running smooth. I'm trying to do what I can to make what I've got last as long as it can. Although I don't usually get to cleaning/degreasing, etc every week I definitely do it before every race. I like the assurance of knowing that everything is clean, in working order, and ready to go.
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bluebirdbiker posted 2 years ago.
Ya, since I am resting this weekend I'll probably take the bike apart right to all the screws clean and rebuild it. I love working on the bike.
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christri25 posted 2 years ago.
i got a new dura ace chain for sale at all3sports.com for about 25$ ... if you need a chain, its a good deal.
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VTIRON posted 2 years ago.
Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you.
Sounds like visualization to me. I see my fast bike moving strong
and steady. I have trained well. My body is strong,.I am pretty and so
is my bike.
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JamieM posted 2 years ago.
Cool. I am working on a friends bike, rebuilding hubs and all. I'm lmost as hoppy working on bikes as I am riding them
Just don't Armorall the tires, and yes I have seen it done, makes them a bitch to change.
Friday night before the race, I have spent about an hour degreasing the drive train, relubing it, cleaning off the frame, and... wxing the hell out of it! :eek:
I guess its soemthing about the metallic silver color of the bike, its just BEGS me to wax and polish it before a race! I like peopl to think as I pass em "wow, he's fast!" and "what a hot bike!" And it looks good so maybe the ladies will like the fact that I take care of my, er...equipment :D
Anybody else get their bike all pretty, shiny, and smooth for race day??
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