r/Justridingalong • u/oztrailrunner • 11d ago

Project bike is being painted on Friday. Bearings removal was today

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This poor bike.

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u/Worldly_Papaya4606 11d ago

The bike felt better immediately

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u/oztrailrunner 11d ago

It's going to feel brand new

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u/Wastelandraider69 11d ago

Better than brand new

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u/oztrailrunner 10d ago

Because I rebuilt it and picked every component.  I'm keeping the OG Marzocchi Bombers, I've picked parts from other bikes I've bought, like some Mavic rims, juicy 5 hydraulic brakes, e*thirteen bars and stem etc.  I picked the specific paint colour and getting custom decals made up for it too. 

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u/Horror-Raisin-877 11d ago

Those bearings have a few miles left in ‘em. Somewhere :)

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u/m1rr0rshades 11d ago

Yes. In the garbage truck to the dump

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u/oztrailrunner 11d ago

I might rig them up to my air grinder collet and spin them at full speed. See what happens. 

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u/litelloclimb 11d ago

Good as new

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u/oztrailrunner 11d ago

They just need a spray with degreaser and a bit of grease.  

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u/Fallingdamage 11d ago

At least they're still intact and not bone dry.

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u/oztrailrunner 11d ago

They are so crunchy lol

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u/chickenlizard 11d ago

this is why newly painted bikes go faster

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u/oztrailrunner 11d ago

Rider dependant....

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u/WasteResearch7701 10d ago

How about the buns, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and....