Tip of the day

[Chris S]

This afternoon I noticed that there was a black 'rub mark' along my top-tube.
I smeared on some toothpaste and then rubbed it with the rough side of a washing-up sponge.
The black mark came off really easily, without damaging the paint underneath.

 

[Cycleops]

Yes, toothpaste is great for removing marks, it's the slight abrasive quality.

 

[biggs682]

Yes, toothpaste is great for removing marks, it's the slight abrasive quality.

well i never knew that , does it leave them sparkly white

 

[roadrash]

its also good for reviving the grout between tiles

 

[glenn forger]

Squirt some toothpaste on an elastic band and say goodbye to expensive chewing gum misery!

 

[Chris S]

Squirt some toothpaste on an elastic band and say goodbye to expensive chewing gum misery!

Don't waste money on nose studs - just paint your pimples gold!

 

[PeteXXX]

To replicate the sound of a very small horse walking along, tap two pistachio shells together.
TIP: To make it sound like the horse is galloping, simply tap them together faster!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I'd be cautious about using it regularly as it might dull your shiny bits because of the abrasiveness. I've used (white) toothpaste on white saddles and rim tape to good effect though.

 

[themosquitoking]

well i never knew that , does it leave them sparkly white

Not great on a black bike.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

To replicate the sound of a very small horse walking along, tap two pistachio shells together.
TIP: To make it sound like the horse is galloping, simply tap them together faster!

2 cockleshells under water for seahorse sound effects....

 

[Cyclopathic]

Yes, toothpaste is great for removing marks, it's the slight abrasive quality.

And your bike will smell minty and fresh.

 

[YahudaMoon]

And your bike will smell minty and fresh.

I thought you was only supposed to use toothpaste on the chainrings teeth?

 

[Drago]

Audi drivers - save time and effort by only ever using the rapid transit Audi lane on the motorway. Further fuel savings can be made by slipstreaming the car in front.