Re: [CR]Do you lubricate your Assos and Kuchariks?

(Example: Framebuilders:Jack Taylor)

From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 18:31:19 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Do you lubricate your Assos and Kuchariks?
To: rabbitman@mindspring.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 12/9/01 2:22:31 PM, rabbitman@mindspring.com writes:

<< . Now, in an internet search for shorts, I see many web sites offering something to lube up before riding. I haven't felt a need for this in shorts that have synthetic pads, but my real chamois pads do seem to harden. >>

The CONI manual recommends zinc oxide. I used it when I rode with natural chamois and it works but feels really weird when you put your shorts on. Phil Brown In windy and cool NoHo. Ca