Re: [CR]Totally Tubular Experience

> I figured if I let those darn Continentals sit for a month on the rims,
> adding air pressure a couple of times a week, they'd be plenty stretched
> out when it came time for gluing.
>
> Considering the derma-abrasion my thumbs took last I tried to dry mount
> tires after prestretching them, I wasn't looking forward to another round -
> and was thinking that those Sprinters might need to find a new home.
>
> Well patience was certainly a virtue, at least in regards to Continental
> sew ups because those tires were much more cooperative this time
> around. That was a good thing because there was glue involved.
>
> I'm happy to say that none of my cats was glued to the floor, not much glue
> got on the floor, or me. If Falerio had been there he might have been
> displeased about the glue on the sidewall of the rim, but there wasn't that
> much. Not as much as I was expecting.
>
> I also discovered that any clean up could be done with some "Goof Off,"
> which is much more friendly to skin and lungs then that 3M stuff I've got
> to clean the rims. Anything that has both Xylene and Ethylbenzene and says
> "VAPOR OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACK IRRITATION AND CENTRAL
> NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION," on the label is not my idea of a
> party. Exposure to "3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner," may not be the
> most heathy aspect of cycling. "Goof Off" even smells nice, like
> oranges. It just took a little on a rag to get the few spots of glue off
> the side of the rim. Might be a good idea to clean the "Goof Off" off the
> rim as it is a bit oily.
>
> The Medici is almost a bicycle. It's leather handlebar cover is due back
> on Sunday, I've got a chain and cables and now I've just got to make the
> drivetrain work and take it for a spin. Hopefully the tires won't roll off!
>
> Ann Phillips, Decatur GA