2020 S40 Warning - Post Mount Paint

[Dave Arnold]

When I installed the disc brake adapters and torqued the mounting bolt, some paint cracked and flaked off.

This could have been avoided if I filed/sanded all the paint that could have come in contact with the adapters before installing them.

Just a heads-up.

Dave

 

[Dave Arnold]

When I installed the disc brake adapters and torqued the mounting bolt, some paint cracked and flaked off.

This could have been avoided if I filed/sanded all the paint that could have come in contact with the adapters before installing them.

Just a heads-up.

Dave

I didn’t want anyone to think the paint job is inferior—it’s not. It is an excellent paint job and drop dead gorgeous.

 

[dule0911]

Same thing happend to me on the Q45, but when installing fenders. Did I give a damn? Well, no! But great from you to share the info, didn't know that sanding would help in these cases.

The bike is meant to be driven. If it's a show-bike garage queen without scratches, it's a no-bike
I once owned one like that, or better yet it owned me... Never repeating that mistake again.

 

[Dave Arnold]

...The bike is meant to be driven. If it's a show-bike garage queen without scratches, it's a no-bike
I once owned one like that, or better yet it owned me... Never repeating that mistake again.

I believe it's ok to own a bike a do whatever you want with it if it brings you or others joy.

We have a local classic bike club that collects classic bikes (Erickson's, English Tandem's, Penny-Farthing, etc.) and their bikes are usually not ridden, but brought out during events where they can show them. These bikes are definitely BIKES.

When I am out on the trail riding my Cruzbike, I get a lot of attention and people often want to see it. I like to keep it looking it's best.

So there!

Now, where is that can of carnauba wax ?

https://pennyfarthingclub.com

Dave

 

[benphyr]

I agree with you both.

Thanks for the heads up and solution @Dave Arnold