Re: [CR] Rubber Hood Care

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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:33:55 -0400
From: "John Betmanis" <johnb@oxford.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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Subject: Re: [CR] Rubber Hood Care


There is a third option: Buy the repro hoods from Robbie Fellows. I believe they're cast urethane or silicone or some such synthetic rubber, not the natural latex that was used for the originals and should outlast us all.

-- John Betmanis Woodstock, Ontario Canada

On 23/06/2010 2:15 PM, Matthew 'Devotion' Bowne wrote:
>
> Bill,
> Based on my limited experience, you have two options:
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> 1) Keep 'em in a zip-loc bag with a wee bit of talc powder, squirreled away in a dark, cool place...only to be seen and fondled on rare occasions. Like a fine cigar you'll never smoke or a bottle of wine you'll never drink.
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> or
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> 2) Accept that the entropic process is inevitable and there is even a strong possibility they'll deteriorate and/or fall apart in your hands before you even get to ride the bike you bought 'em for!
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> Long story short, I've found that there aint much you can do if'n ya wanna ride 'em. Drying/discoloring is part of the thang...Expect to drop Robbie Fellows a line within a year or so!
>
> Matthew Bowne
> Brooklyn, New York
>
>> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>> Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:01:21 -0400
>> From: seatown7@aol.com
>> Subject: [CR] Rubber Hood Care
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>> Having just paid a great deal for some NOS rubber hoods, any suggestions on care and feeding? I know enough not to Armour All them.
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>> Bill Koonce
>> Seattle, WA