Getting a bike ready for cross is no small task at times, especially when you get into something and find that things havent been done, or they are just plain ole dirty. After going through my boy, Matt Klick of Frites-en-Mayo, bike, he should be all ready to roll this weekend! All new Jagwire cables and housing, new bar tape, and a fresh coat of grease in all the right places.
Have fun Matt!
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| After a good bath, his steed rested peacefully in the stable overnight |
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| cleaning and grease are a must for Cross season |
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| this was the lower bearing in his headset...sad sight and much better now! |
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| after cleaning, its all ready for a fresh thin layer of grease...those "creaks" you hear in your headset, check to make sure its all greased. most shops dont double check it from the factory |
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| clean, inflated wheels make the world go round...literally! |
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| even though they will more than likely fall off, its the little touches that make prepping a bike super fun and rewarding |
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| fizik bar tape is not my favorite, but ive managed to become friendly enough with it so it lets me wrap it nicely |
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| Everything on this frame is toptube run |
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| nice new cable/housing set works pretty good actually, and im not a fan of Teflon coated cable...Jagwire Race Cable/Housing set |
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| I removed the water bottle bolts and replaced with bits of electrical tape...no sticking into the ribs when carrying now! |
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| not the best photo, but heres the finished product |
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| that fizik bar tape, a love/hate relationship |
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| Avid Ultimate Canti's are the choice for Matt |
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| Representin local team love here! |
Thanks man! The bike is perfecto, and I owe you. I didn't know my bike ignorance ran SO deep, but I appreciate you sharing some of your knowledge! Looking forward to the rest of the season now! - M
ReplyDeleteMatt, I just saw your comment! You are more than welcome and we'll see you at the races!
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