Dirty hands

[HB_Dude]

Ae you sure you didn't just rub it down the side of a passing train?

 

[robjh]

Ae you sure you didn't just rub it down the side of a passing train?

certainly not this Sunday - though it's been going on so long that I am willing to consider outlandish explanations!

 

[smokeysmoo]

FWIW I always wear gloves/mitts and don't have this problem.

I also carry a pair of nitrile gloves, so even in the event of a mechanical I don't' have this problem either

 

[fossyant]

[QUOTE 3011063, member: 9609"]The palm of my left hand takes on a similar colour, also has a distinctive metallic smell. You will note from the picture of my handlebars the polishing to the handlebars.

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Sort it out, that's hideous ! Your poor unloved bike. Even tatty bar tape is a no no, but that !! Sheesh.

 

[fossyant]

[QUOTE 3011080, member: 9609"]eh?
It is the most loved bike on the forum[/QUOTE]

That's no way to treat your bike - meanie !!!

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

[QUOTE 3011063, member: 9609"]

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That reading on your speedo must stand for nil points for style.

 

[Crackle]

[QUOTE 3011063, member: 9609"]The palm of my left hand takes on a similar colour, also has a distinctive metallic smell. You will note from the picture of my handlebars the polishing to the handlebars.

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I like it! I'm not sure I'd want to touch it but I like it.