[CR]Bike Storage Bags

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:41:07 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
From: "craig celse" <farmercraig@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Bike Storage Bags

I have found that using old bed sheets and a vinyl zipper keep the bike fresh and the chrome clean without the risk of plastic and moisture.

Craig Celse Riverside, Ca. USA

-----Original Message-----

>From: classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org

>Sent: Jul 23, 2008 12:01 PM

>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

>Subject: Classicrendezvous Digest, Vol 67, Issue 83

>

>Send Classicrendezvous mailing list submissions to

> classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

>

>To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

> http://www.bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/classicrendezvous

>or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to

> classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org

>

>You can reach the person managing the list at

> classicrendezvous-owner@bikelist.org

>

>When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific

>than "Re: Contents of Classicrendezvous digest..."

>

>

>CR

>

>Today's Topics:

>

> 1. Re: Shellacking handlebar tape (Phil Brown)

> 2. Storage bags for bikes and shellacking cloth bar wrap

> (Tom Sanders)

> 3. One more quick tip on shellacking cloth bar tape (Tom Sanders)

> 4. who sez...

> 5. RE: Shellacking handlebar tape (Ralph Symbleme)

> 6. RE: Shellacking handlebar tape (Ralph Symbleme)

> 7. Re: who sez... (Mark Fulton)

> 8. Re: One more quick tip on shellacking cloth bar tape (Phil Brown)

> 9. Boston CL Raleigh Comp Mk II (David Bean)

>

>

>----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:53:37 -0700

>From: Phil Brown <philcycles@sbcglobal.net>

>To: C R List <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: Re: [CR]Shellacking handlebar tape

>Message-ID: <96fc3b9a998ddbf8357d9cc4246bbf8b@sbcglobal.net>

>In-Reply-To: <DAECJCGMAPNDNDBOEMIKGECAHAAA.shop@cyclart.com>

>References: <DAECJCGMAPNDNDBOEMIKGECAHAAA.shop@cyclart.com>

>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

>MIME-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v624)

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Message: 1

>

>

>I use clear Bullseye. If it feels a bit rough sand it before the next

>coat. If you want interesting colors uise white tape and dye the

>shellac with cloth dye-powder-or alcohol based ink (available in every

>possible color at the art supply store). I never need more than 2 or 3

>coats.

>And for a really nice look use pigmented shellac on white tape. It

>comes out a beautiful cream color that draws admiration where ever you

>go.

>Phil Brown

>In beautiful Berkeley, Calif.

>

>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:56:34 -0400

>From: "Tom Sanders" <tesanders@comcast.net>

>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: [CR]Storage bags for bikes and shellacking cloth bar wrap

>Message-ID: <001901c8eced$735e66f0$5a1b34d0$@net>

>Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii"

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Message: 2

>

>I keep an eye out for those ratty sleeping bags in garage sales that don't

>sell.often the owner will give them away to get rid of them. If you don't

>need to store the wheels on the bike (and you almost certainly don't need

>to), and loosen the bars to turn them this works fine and you can stack them

>in the back of a car or van for trips, too. Watch the zippers on the bags.

>These may not be waterproof like plastic (some are water repellant), but I

>like that. Less inclined to rust that way.

>

>For shellacking cloth bar wrap, I buy the smallest can of shellac I can, use

>it and toss it, it can be ruined by drawing water. Amber over white wrap

>will come close after about 3-5 coats to matching a Brooks Honey saddle.

>I've heard you can dye the shellac with Rit cloth dye, too. If you like the

>tacky Velcro like tight grip this process gives on your gloved hand, fine.

>If not, sand lightly between coats. I used to do a lot of this, but in

>recent years I have come to love the feel of leather on my bars and the

>leather virtually never wears out so I have gotten away from shellacking.

>

>Tom Sanders

>

>Lansing, Mi USA

>

>

>


>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:12:35 -0400

>From: "Tom Sanders" <tesanders@comcast.net>

>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: [CR]One more quick tip on shellacking cloth bar tape

>Message-ID: <003001c8ecef$afc98e60$0f5cab20$@net>

>Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii"

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Message: 3

>

>If you are doing this with the bike assembled, take some rags or newspaper

>and cover the other parts of the bike.the tiniest little droplets will flip

>off your brush as the bristles flex and straighten and you will have to

>clean it off the bike if you don't. Not much work to clean, especially on a

>heavily waxed bike, but no need to do it if you cover the frame, wheels,

>brakes, etc.

>

>Tom Sanders

>

>Lansing, Mi USA

>

>

>


>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:24:30 -0700 (GMT-07:00)

>From: chasds@mindspring.com

>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

>Subject: [CR]who sez...

>Message-ID: <29905912.1216837470394.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Reply-To: chasds@mindspring.com

>Message: 4

>

>...you can't get a beautiful bike for a fair price:

>

>Hi to the list , I have a beautiful 80' Rossin SUPER RECORD all

>Panto for sale

> it is a 55 x 55 center to center

>

> see pict at http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk267/slotcar55/

>ROSSIN%20SUPER%20RECORD/

>

>ask 750 USD + shipping cost

>

>thanks

>Stefano Sandoli

>

>Milano Italy

>

>************

>

>Seems to me this is a bargain, even with shipping.

>

>Nice bike. I'd consider it myself, but my stable is full-up.

>

>Charles Andrews

>Los Angeles

>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:43:47 -0400

>From: "Ralph Symbleme" <ralph_symbleme@bicyclelogy.com>

>To: "Phil Brown" <philcycles@sbcglobal.net>,

> "C R List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>,

> <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: RE: [CR]Shellacking handlebar tape

>Message-ID: <AFEAJBCEPGPGDPNCPLGLAEENCCAA.ralph_symbleme@bicyclelogy.com>

>In-Reply-To: <96fc3b9a998ddbf8357d9cc4246bbf8b@sbcglobal.net>

>Content-Type: text/plain;charset="US-ASCII"

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Reply-To: ralph_symbleme@bicyclelogy.com

>Message: 5

>

>Orange shellac (amber) would give it a nice aged patina, food for thought.

>

>Ralph Symbleme

>Millstone Twp, New Jersey

>www.bicyclelogy.com

>

>-----Original Message-----

>From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org

>[mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Phil Brown

>Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:54 PM

>To: C R List

>Subject: Re: [CR]Shellacking handlebar tape

>

>

>

>I use clear Bullseye. If it feels a bit rough sand it before the next

>coat. If you want interesting colors uise white tape and dye the

>shellac with cloth dye-powder-or alcohol based ink (available in every

>possible color at the art supply store). I never need more than 2 or 3

>coats.

>And for a really nice look use pigmented shellac on white tape. It

>comes out a beautiful cream color that draws admiration where ever you

>go.

>Phil Brown

>In beautiful Berkeley, Calif.

>

>_______________________________________________


>

>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:43:47 -0400

>From: "Ralph Symbleme" <ralph_symbleme@bicyclelogy.com>

>To: "Phil Brown" <philcycles@sbcglobal.net>,

> "C R List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>,

> <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: RE: [CR]Shellacking handlebar tape

>Message-ID: <AFEAJBCEPGPGDPNCPLGLAEENCCAA.ralph_symbleme@bicyclelogy.com>

>In-Reply-To: <96fc3b9a998ddbf8357d9cc4246bbf8b@sbcglobal.net>

>Content-Type: text/plain;charset="US-ASCII"

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Reply-To: ralph_symbleme@bicyclelogy.com

>Message: 6

>

>Orange shellac (amber) would give it a nice aged patina, food for thought.

>

>Ralph Symbleme

>Millstone Twp, New Jersey

>www.bicyclelogy.com

>

>-----Original Message-----

>From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org

>[mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Phil Brown

>Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:54 PM

>To: C R List

>Subject: Re: [CR]Shellacking handlebar tape

>

>

>

>I use clear Bullseye. If it feels a bit rough sand it before the next

>coat. If you want interesting colors uise white tape and dye the

>shellac with cloth dye-powder-or alcohol based ink (available in every

>possible color at the art supply store). I never need more than 2 or 3

>coats.

>And for a really nice look use pigmented shellac on white tape. It

>comes out a beautiful cream color that draws admiration where ever you

>go.

>Phil Brown

>In beautiful Berkeley, Calif.

>

>_______________________________________________


>

>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:52:37 -0700

>From: Mark Fulton <markfulton5@mac.com>

>To: chasds@mindspring.com

>Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

>Subject: Re: [CR]who sez...

>Message-ID: <CA85AFAC-77FA-4956-A321-54B01144B162@mac.com>

>In-Reply-To:

> <29905912.1216837470394.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

>References:

> <29905912.1216837470394.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7BIT

>Precedence: list

>Message: 7

>

>Hey Charles, I think you got the link wrong. Yours gave me a single

>photo of a Vetta. Here's the Rossin: http://s282.photobucket.com/

>albums/kk267/slotcar55/ROSSIN%20SUPER%20RECORD/

>

>Anyway, I too would seriously consider this bike. But I already have

>six (6) Rossins. And another NOS frame on the way. I'm even tempted

>to rescue this one before somebody figures out that a profit could be

>made by selling the component parts. An act which I strongly

>disapprove. And if any member is considering this bike as a rider, I

>have a Record racer, it even has the number plate tab, that's nowhere

>as nice as this one, and for which I paid more. It's my favorite go-

>fast bike by far.

>

>Mark Fulton

>Redwood City

>California

>USA

>

>

>


>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:54:06 -0700

>From: Phil Brown <philcycles@sbcglobal.net>

>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

> <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: Re: [CR]One more quick tip on shellacking cloth bar tape

>Message-ID: <8d9f377e6499e69e2dc052289eef0880@sbcglobal.net>

>In-Reply-To: <003001c8ecef$afc98e60$0f5cab20$@net>

>References: <003001c8ecef$afc98e60$0f5cab20$@net>

>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed

>MIME-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v624)

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Message: 8

>

>

>On Jul 23, 2008, at 11:12 AM, Tom Sanders wrote:

>

>> If you are doing this with the bike assembled, take some rags or

>> newspaper

>> and cover the other parts of the bike.the tiniest little droplets will

>> flip

>> off your brush as the bristles flex and straighten and you will have to

>> clean it off the bike if you don't. Not much work to clean,

>> especially on a

>> heavily waxed bike, but no need to do it if you cover the frame,

>> wheels,

>> brakes, etc.

>

>I use an old sheet.

>

>Phil Brown

>Still beautiful in Berkeley, Calif.

>

>------------------------------

>

>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:01:58 -0400

>From: "David Bean" <beandk@rcn.com>

>To: "CR List (E-mail)" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

>Subject: [CR]Boston CL Raleigh Comp Mk II

>Message-ID: <001201c8ecee$33c06ec0$6d7ba8c0@dkbwin2k>

>Content-Type: text/plain;charset="iso-8859-1"

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

>Precedence: list

>Reply-To: beandk@rcn.com

>Message: 9

>

>Not mine. I could help if nec.

>

>http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/bik/766877668.html

>

>David Bean

>Arlington, MA USA

>beandk at are-see-enn dot com

>------------------------------

>

>_______________________________________________


>

>

>End of Classicrendezvous Digest, Vol 67, Issue 83

>*************************************************