tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post4277326873449075256..comments2024-03-26T08:39:46.290-04:00Comments on Hugh`s bicycle blog: Sportex 12 before and afterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-4456112906308050392010-02-06T20:59:39.858-05:002010-02-06T20:59:39.858-05:00Hey Edward,
I actually use the rubber rim-guards. ...Hey Edward,<br />I actually use the rubber rim-guards. I just say rim-tape out of habit I guess. They are very inexpencive if you buy them in bulk.But I have done the electrical tape thing a few times myself.And it does work.Thanks for stopping by.Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-72459509690951726882010-02-06T19:13:08.594-05:002010-02-06T19:13:08.594-05:00Great job!
You mentioned rim-tape. I've been...Great job! <br /><br />You mentioned rim-tape. I've been cheating by running a few layers of electrical tape around the rims and poking a hole for the valve stem. <br /><br />Edward S.Broadmoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042645630573763048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-4718334742984410782010-02-06T17:27:55.807-05:002010-02-06T17:27:55.807-05:00You would think a person of English descent would ...You would think a person of English descent would already know what "Shipwrights Disease"<br />is. But Nope, I had to look it up. And I definitelty have it!Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-14301224176118415852010-02-06T12:49:08.741-05:002010-02-06T12:49:08.741-05:00Of course, he notes with an impish grin, the Fuji ...Of course, he notes with an impish grin, the Fuji might surge back into the lead with half as much attention as has been lavished upon its challenger. Of such thoughts come "Shipwright's Disease."Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-26095072667965385342010-02-06T02:43:26.165-05:002010-02-06T02:43:26.165-05:00Hey Steve
I think it will too. It actually feels a...Hey Steve<br />I think it will too. It actually feels a bit lighter than the Fuji. And many of the reconditioned components were from a Fuji donor bike.<br /> Thanks for your support!Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-36722876995373879372010-02-05T22:55:00.960-05:002010-02-05T22:55:00.960-05:00At the least, it should give the Fuji a run for it...At the least, it should give the Fuji a run for its money. The bar tape change WAS the right decision!Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com