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Posted: May 20, 2012 at 6:07 Quote
just finished cleaning her after being caked in mud over the winter, brakes aren't attached because they're buggered, haven't posted since this thread first stared up so she's changed a fair amount, what do you guys think?

Posted: May 20, 2012 at 11:49 Quote
joshthemosh wrote:


My fairly set up octane, only got it yesterday, all i need now is some new tires, chain ring and seat post (yes, i ordered one but turned out it was out of stock so iv just put my saddle there to show what itll look like Smile
I quoted it just so others could see without searching through the thread Wink Quite a difference, nice one. How have you managed to keep your frame so shiny? lol

Posted: May 20, 2012 at 13:32 Quote
Biscuitto wrote:
joshthemosh wrote:


My fairly set up octane, only got it yesterday, all i need now is some new tires, chain ring and seat post (yes, i ordered one but turned out it was out of stock so iv just put my saddle there to show what itll look like Smile
I quoted it just so others could see without searching through the thread Wink Quite a difference, nice one. How have you managed to keep your frame so shiny? lol
Thanks! Smile This may sound a little strange but i clean my bike with gt85 or wd40, really keeps it looking fresh some how, of course i would only do that when i have completely dismantled the whole thing first Big Grin

Posted: May 20, 2012 at 13:33 Quote
joshthemosh wrote:
Biscuitto wrote:
joshthemosh wrote:


My fairly set up octane, only got it yesterday, all i need now is some new tires, chain ring and seat post (yes, i ordered one but turned out it was out of stock so iv just put my saddle there to show what itll look like Smile
I quoted it just so others could see without searching through the thread Wink Quite a difference, nice one. How have you managed to keep your frame so shiny? lol

Thanks! Smile This may sound a little strange but i clean my bike with gt85 or wd40, really keeps it looking fresh some how, of course i would only do that when i have completely dismantled the whole thing first Big Grin
Wd 40 is really bad for bearings and such , as it's almost a degreaser , it can really wear out your moving parts

Posted: May 20, 2012 at 13:47 Quote
Nashmeyer wrote:
joshthemosh wrote:
Biscuitto wrote:
I quoted it just so others could see without searching through the thread Wink Quite a difference, nice one. How have you managed to keep your frame so shiny? lol

Thanks! Smile This may sound a little strange but i clean my bike with gt85 or wd40, really keeps it looking fresh some how, of course i would only do that when i have completely dismantled the whole thing first Big Grin
Wd 40 is really bad for bearings and such , as it's almost a degreaser , it can really wear out your moving parts
Thats why i use grease for bearings and the like and i use wd40 to clean the frame with, wouldn't go anywhere near a moving part with crap

Posted: May 20, 2012 at 13:48 Quote
joshthemosh wrote:
Nashmeyer wrote:
joshthemosh wrote:

Thanks! Smile This may sound a little strange but i clean my bike with gt85 or wd40, really keeps it looking fresh some how, of course i would only do that when i have completely dismantled the whole thing first Big Grin
Wd 40 is really bad for bearings and such , as it's almost a degreaser , it can really wear out your moving parts

Thats why i use grease for bearings and the like and i use wd40 to clean the frame with, wouldn't go anywhere near a moving part with crap
alright just making sure

Posted: May 20, 2012 at 14:56 Quote
dashboard shine or silicone spray works good too and comes in different scents Big Grin

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 10:30 Quote
I want a strawberry smelling bike lol

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 11:01 Quote
Air fresheners wrapped around the stem lol

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 11:01 Quote
And isit just me but half links always look slack?

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 11:32 Quote
JoeeeCunningham wrote:
And isit just me but half links always look slack?
Because they stretch and riders are lazy to retension

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 11:33 Quote
They are crappy , retensioning doesn't take 5 mns

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 11:33 Quote
I had to get a new axle because my fancy one had started to round out as I have to constantly adjust tension Frown

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 11:35 Quote
Get them Alan key things

Posted: May 21, 2012 at 11:37 Quote
Watcha mean? I have a new one on the way anyway, I can use my pedal wrench on it instead


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