Thursday, June 4, 2009

Latest on the Bike

So the bike is back and It has a nice new wheel. As promised they put a Shimano Wheel on more specifically a Shimano R500. Its design is very similar to the original wheel so there is not a glaring difference.

I also progressed to install the gel additions and the handlebar tape onto the handlebars. It took me a little while but I think they turned out pretty well. I just hope that it lasts on the handlebars!!!!! Picture of the bike with the new additions shown below.


3 comments:

  1. Looks great! Just don't drop it again on Saturday...

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  2. The hardest part was starting and finishing. When wrapping it seemed to be pretty straightforward. I had to unwrap the 1st one after finishing though as I had left a gap at the hood area that was visible.

    At the start it was difficult to leave excess tape all the way round but I think it ended up good.

    At the end I just dont have enough knowledge to cut the tape right and tape it with electrical tape right.

    Overall though I am very happy with it, just worries it wont last *LOL*

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  3. Looks schnazzy!

    Makes me want to get a REAL road bike, dammit. :D

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