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
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> 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)
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>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
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>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.
>
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>
>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
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>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
>
>
>
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>
>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
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>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
>
>
>
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>
>Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:24:30 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
>From: chasds@mindspring.com
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: [CR]who sez...
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>...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/
>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
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>
>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>
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>Orange shellac (amber) would give it a nice aged patina, food for thought.
>
>Ralph Symbleme
>Millstone Twp, New Jersey
>www.bicyclelogy.com
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[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>
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>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>
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>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>
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>
>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>
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>
>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
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