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Plenty of Electric Tape
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[attachment=1263]This is my 1999. Trek 8500 with over 20 rolls of black electric tape.

Living in NYC, the bike is overlooked every time at the outside bike rack.
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Why so much Electric Tape I guess that's one way to keep a bicycle form bad people lol But I think I would have use a few locks.
My dad always told me a Sledge a matic can fix any thing.
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Wow, Thats awesome. That is like an urban tactical bike. Looks sweet.
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Don't leave it out in the dark or you won't find it. !!!
Could be a bit messy if you decide to remove the tape.
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Cool idea! Saves ya on a paint job for now. Also you won't have to worry about getting shocked ahahahahah Wink But serious I like the idea Smile
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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(07-21-2010, 11:57 AM)Surly LHT Wrote:  Why so much Electric Tape I guess that's one way to keep a bicycle form bad people lol But I think I would have use a few locks.

Sledge a Matic ...LOL aewsome!!
(07-21-2010, 01:48 PM)Jordan300 Wrote:  Wow, Thats awesome. That is like an urban tactical bike. Looks sweet.

I LIKE THAT!! "urban tactical bike" UTB.... NICE!!
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(07-21-2010, 02:25 PM)cyclerUK Wrote:  Don't leave it out in the dark or you won't find it. !!!
Could be a bit messy if you decide to remove the tape.

LOL Nice one!! MESSY!! I am sure there is 5lbs of glue on the bike. LOL
Before I would attempt to remove the tape, I'd rather by a new bike.
(07-22-2010, 07:28 AM)Bill Wrote:  Cool idea! Saves ya on a paint job for now. Also you won't have to worry about getting shocked ahahahahah Wink But serious I like the idea Smile

LOL... NICE!!... Thank you..
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(07-21-2010, 10:44 AM)qwilder Wrote:  This is my 1999. Trek 8500 with over 20 rolls of black electric tape.

I bought a used Downhill MTB fork off of CraigsList for $80. (Too good to be true).. When I got home only one side was working... all is well it still rides good.
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Ugggh, sorry to hear you got ripped on craigslist. They do look pretty sweet on your UTB MTB Wink . On your suspension ya think it may be just an adjustment?
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
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