And today I did......

[epicyclo]

Talking about paint stripping...

I've got a couple of really old bikes that have been handpainted with what is probably brushing cellulose.

Normally I'd whack it with Nitromors or something similar, but I'd like to keep as much as possible of the original baked enamel underneath.

Any recommendations?

 

[RobMac]

Nitromors yes but as soon as it starts to work neutralize it with soapy water then dry off and start on the next bit. I wish I could show you rather than writing it down :?

 

[dyna-ti]

He'd like to show you how

 

[clubby]

Did the clubbytrails loop for the first time this year, rather breezy. Amazing how much the trails change in a couple of months. In November they were fast and firm, today they were soggy and a bit of slog in places. Glad I had my folding saw as I'd to cut my way through one section where the storms have taken their toll. Good ride though.

 

[gmac123]

Glad I had my folding saw as I'd to cut my way through one section where the storms have taken their toll.

going to have to get one of them, rob was looking all bush tucker man as he scythed his way through the blairadam bush the other week

managed a wee spin on the turbo early this morn, now that I'm over the manflu, time's conspiring against me getting out for a real spin :roll:

still felt great to get the first exercise in a fortnight

 

[velomaniac]

That was me on Saturday, felt good to ride the bike again but I overdid it. Need to learn to take it easier when getting over illness :roll:

 

[boxxer]

Sorted my sticker box and took stock, sale items will be up shortly!

 

[gmac123]

That was me on Saturday, felt good to ride the bike again but I overdid it. Need to learn to take it easier when getting over illness :roll:

I've been very careful this time around, I've had chest infections that have taken months to clear in each of the last two winters. In these instances I've felt fine, jumped on the bike only to feel under powered and short of breath.

So I took it easy and appeared to breath easy this morn, which was a great relief. Just take your time and take it easy Velo.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Hope you guys start feeling better soon.
Velo, dont be too hard on yourself, I enjoy the banter with you, its always a good craic. (both here and on the other forum

Jamie

 

[dyna-ti]

That was me on Saturday, felt good to ride the bike again but I overdid it. Need to learn to take it easier when getting over illness :roll:

I know how you feel V :? Im still in the throws of this viral lung thingy and pumped up the tyres today. Bad idea but its murder not even being able to cycle to so much as the shops.
I keep turning the wheels so they dont seize up

Plus point over all of this is they put me through a big bank of tests. The type that would reveal any lurking sinister things like cancer and its ilk. Seems my difficulties on hills is just down to unfitness, lifestyle and lack of proper nutrition :? With nothing really wrong i can commit to riding a lot more