Taming the Bicycle

[udallcustombikes]

I just finished reading an enjoyable essay by Mark Twain. If you have a few minutes give it the once over.
http://www.bikereader.com/contributors/misc/taming.html

 

[Wildcat]

I read it but can't fuigure out what he meant by "oiling up" before riding. It sounds like they covered themselves in grease before getting on the bike.

 

[udallcustombikes]

He bought the Ponds cream, which I assume is the same stuff my mom used to buy. As to a "why"? Your guess is as good as mine.

 

[deorman]

Ointment for their injuries. :lol: