"Good idea to make it easier to clean and provide a bit of protection against the elements. Definitely on the frame. Unlikely to be necessary on spokes these days as modern spokes are generally made of stainless steel. "
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Waxing your bike
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi Jan 16, 2021.
Suburban question: Why are so many cyclists crossing Rt 14 at Dundee Rd in Palatine?
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"I met a guy from Alaska when I was touring Hawaii, he waxed his chain. I haven't ever tried it but his chain looked immaculate in comparison to my oiled chain. My steel bikes all have framesaver on the inside, and when I see a scratch I tend to…"
Waxing your bike
HiI was reading a book about biking that recommended waxing the frame, spokes, and chain in winter to help keep out salt and reduce rust on steel bikes.Have any of you tried this? Has it helped?I'll admit it sounds appealing but was skeptical because this advice was written by a Californian.BrianSee More
"The ramps to and from Route 14 have wide shoulders and feel safe, at least to confident cyclists. They allow access to Ela Road heading north to Cuba Road. Some peel off where Long Grove Road t-bones into Ela to ride the Cuba…"
"Brian, there is a 3rd road that also crosses at this intersection that was omitted from your comments, that being Ela Road, which is in generally good condition with a wide, well-marked shoulder to stay safe from traffic. It is a prominent…"
"Brian, I'd suspect at least some of the people you've seen are going to and from Deer Grove for the purposes of riding on bike the trails there. Indeed lots of folks ride there, me included. There are quite a few miles of…"
Suburban question: Why are so many cyclists crossing Rt 14 at Dundee Rd in Palatine?
Hi I drive past Dundee Rd on Route 14 in Barrington/Palatine a few times a week. It's a strange intersection, as Dundee as on/off ramps to get onto 14. I frequently see cyclists crossing Route 14 which is super dangerous because of the speed.I know Deer Grove Forest Preserve is near by, but is there a common reason why someone would do that? Do a lot of people bike in Deer Grove?Curious.BrianSee More
"Yes, they do. They sell at Target and Walmart, among others. (Of course, they're all sold out of bikes right now!)
A friend bought a dept store Schwinn some years back and loved hers. "
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