OK. Just about all done unpacking. Last step is reassembling RubySlipperz. I know I have the tools, and I know I can get all the parts into the right places, but ... There should be some fresh lubricant here and there (seat post, stem, pedals) and I don't have any. A guy at my LBS back in Madison once said I could use plain ol' petroleum jelly, but when I repeated that suggestion once in another bike shop the guy there went. So, maybe best to take Ruby to the LBS up the road here tomorrow morning and get her put together properly? What say you gals?
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09-24-2006, 04:22 AM #1
The Hills! The Hills! Eek
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Reassembling RubySlipperz
Half-marathon over. Sabbatical year over. It's back to "sacking shirt and oat cakes" as they say here.
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09-24-2006, 04:27 AM #2
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Yay! Your baby's home! I vote for taking her to the LBS. Unless you're quite confident about putting her together, in which case, I guess just buy some lube at the LBS, and get started! In any event, I'm so happy to hear that you and your bike are finally reunited.
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09-24-2006, 06:12 AM #3
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I second that. Then get some bike lube and cleaner at the shop so you can keep RS ship shape.
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09-24-2006, 12:02 PM #4
Mmmmm.....chocolate
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And then I recommend you take her out for a proper test ride....I could even volunteer to help....what say you to a ride back from Hell?! I'll pack my cycling shoes and clothes for my visit next week-end. A ride from Hell could be just the thing to get over the party feasting on Saturday night.
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09-24-2006, 02:24 PM #5
The Hills! The Hills! Eek
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OK. You're on. Assuming we find a way to safely pack the bikes without endangering all the cakes we'll be hauling (1 German Chocolate, 1 banana strawberry cream, a batch of lefse, and 4 apple pies). Oh, and the sleeping bags and clothes. Should work tho'. I think we have a 2-bike rack somewhere.
Half-marathon over. Sabbatical year over. It's back to "sacking shirt and oat cakes" as they say here.
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