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http://www.youtube.com/bikemanforU This familiar bike might escape the doomed fate of Hurricane Sandy. Free Shipping on bike parts, tires, tools, and accessories http://www.bikemanforu.com When a Specialized Crossroads arrives in the shop, BikemanforU recognizes the shop sticker as a bicycle he sold in late 80s or early 90s. "I know this bike well," he says of frankenstorm's latest flood casualty. "It's still a good bicycle and I think we could rejuvenate it, but do they want to spend the money?" As he assesses the condition, YouTube's how to guru of bicycle repair also considers the neighborhood and kind of riding that will affect his choices. The Hamptons on eastern Long Island are a resort community, and multiple riders can be expected. "I've got to make sure this seat works," he says, "so whether we fix it or not will have something to do with the seat." He's already primed the seat post with "special sauce," a secret mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid. The bike still needs a new chain, four new cables, and pedals. The derailleurs are hurting, too, he notes, adding, "Add a little bit of love and this thing might come back into shape. For the kind of recreational riding these people are going to do, I think I would put the money into this bike." what's your take? Comment or post your video responses below. We're still giving out prizes. Subscribing is free, so please sign up and get the newest tutorials. http://bit.ly/YgmOsp
