Yes it's been a while. I've been working on the trail-a-bike just as often which is to say not much at all. Sanding the frame is a messy and noisy undertaking. I won't be able to get into all the nooks and crannies with the electric sander. It's a nice tool but hard to handle and very messy. I've decided to find a 'green' paint stripper and finish the job. With the temperature dropping, my time in the garage is becoming limited and I'm becoming impatient. All I want to do is paint the frame so I can re-assemble the bike and move onto the next project.
I learned a good lesson today, it's not necessary to do cars a favor. At the end of a short bike ride today I returned on the sidewalk on Muscatine. The nice new sidewalk....that was still dirty from construction. It splashed up mud all over my bike and legs. I don't mind some mud, it's just nice when I can expect it. The Trek road bike got a good wipe down but this makes a good point. All bikes need a good partial breakdown and cleaning. I want them shining like brand new and ready to ride in the spring.
