09-21-2010, 11:40 AM
Another update. I finished the painting / clear coat on the Frame, Fork, Stem, and Handlebar.
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Here is a close up of what the paint looks like. I am very pleased thus far, again, I'll be sure to post an update after I break 100 miles.
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Additionally, I got the VERY stuck freewheel removed. It took about 3-4 days of attempts. I tell ya what, the chain whip tool from park with the sprocket remover (SR-1) was worth it's weight in gold. I tried everything on that and finally it took two of us cranking in opposite directions to get it free.
I have the bearings out of everything (headset, bottom bracket, and wheel hubs). I'm getting those replaced and will be greasing / rebuilding those components next. Then I will officially start to put things back together. More to come, and thanks again all for the comments / support.
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Here is a close up of what the paint looks like. I am very pleased thus far, again, I'll be sure to post an update after I break 100 miles.
[attachment=1531]
Additionally, I got the VERY stuck freewheel removed. It took about 3-4 days of attempts. I tell ya what, the chain whip tool from park with the sprocket remover (SR-1) was worth it's weight in gold. I tried everything on that and finally it took two of us cranking in opposite directions to get it free.
I have the bearings out of everything (headset, bottom bracket, and wheel hubs). I'm getting those replaced and will be greasing / rebuilding those components next. Then I will officially start to put things back together. More to come, and thanks again all for the comments / support.
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