"Dori" <zalmoxis@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> For the sake of raising the undead of this newsgroup I will ask a
> question for which I dont really see an aswer, but someone might
> actually be inventive enough to help me:
>
> Is there any way you deal with the wet salty roads in order to ride your
> nice and smooth bike for enjoyment instead of the beater at this time
> of the year? See... my beater road bike doesn't have wheels and Im too
> busy with school to find some decent wheels for very cheap for it... so
> Im stuck in the house... although Id like to go for a roll when Im
> taking a break.
>
> Cheers,
> Darie
In one word -- Lubrication.
I did weekly cleanings and lubing, and my beater paid the price. It is now
in pieces, ready for the scrap yard. the fram is sort of ok, but the rest
wore right out.
Take the parts from your good bike, put it on your beater, and replace
those
parts with new ones
Micheal
North Bay, ON
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