Follis or Folly? Part II: The Follis Rides Again - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

06-27-2004, 10:41 AM

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The Follis is now up and running.

All the necessary parts are shiny and clean. A bit of oven cleaner on
the chain and a vigorous wiping took care of years of accumulated
grime; likewise on the freewheel cogs. I believe I have found, in oven
cleaner, my chain degreaser of choice! A good wash brought the
shininess out in the chrome; we haven't put any real polish on it yet,
though.

Mom saw the bike hanging on its hooks, all shiny and mostly-repaired,
and said "Gosh. Looks like a new bike!"

Yesterday my little brother and I went for a quick spin around the
neighborhood. He was super-pleased at how it rode--a world of
difference from his old Huffy. Much lighter, more responsive, easier
to pedal, everything. You should have seen the smile on his face.

So far, so good!

-Luigi

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06-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Luigi de Guzman wrote:
> All the necessary parts are shiny and clean. A bit of oven cleaner on
> the chain and a vigorous wiping took care of years of accumulated
> grime; likewise on the freewheel cogs. I believe I have found, in oven
> cleaner, my chain degreaser of choice!

Normal dish-washing liquid works nicely too, and might be less toxic on the hands.

-- Carlo

06-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Luigi de Guzman wrote:
> All the necessary parts are shiny and clean. A bit of oven cleaner on
> the chain and a vigorous wiping took care of years of accumulated
> grime; likewise on the freewheel cogs. I believe I have found, in oven
> cleaner, my chain degreaser of choice!

Normal dish-washing liquid works nicely too, and might be less toxic on the hands.

-- Carlo

06-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Luigi de Guzman wrote:
> All the necessary parts are shiny and clean. A bit of oven cleaner on
> the chain and a vigorous wiping took care of years of accumulated
> grime; likewise on the freewheel cogs. I believe I have found, in oven
> cleaner, my chain degreaser of choice!

Normal dish-washing liquid works nicely too, and might be less toxic on the hands.

-- Carlo

06-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Luigi de Guzman wrote:
> All the necessary parts are shiny and clean. A bit of oven cleaner on
> the chain and a vigorous wiping took care of years of accumulated
> grime; likewise on the freewheel cogs. I believe I have found, in oven
> cleaner, my chain degreaser of choice!

Normal dish-washing liquid works nicely too, and might be less toxic on the hands.

-- Carlo

06-27-2004, 02:30 PM

Luigi de Guzman wrote:
> All the necessary parts are shiny and clean. A bit of oven cleaner on
> the chain and a vigorous wiping took care of years of accumulated
> grime; likewise on the freewheel cogs. I believe I have found, in oven
> cleaner, my chain degreaser of choice!

Normal dish-washing liquid works nicely too, and might be less toxic on the hands.

-- Carlo