abqhudson
08-15-2007, 05:42 PM
Today I received the (new to me) 2002 Ottrott frame I just purchased on ebay. I removed the scratched up decals with Goof Off (liberal repeated applications and rubbing) and then to restore the Ti - in addition to superfine #0000 steel wool, I used some Mothers Mag and Alluminum Polish "perfect for all metals" as a final clean up and polish. I thought it worked great with minimal effort- although I do caution that it may be too shiny for some. You could, of course, vary the amount of application and rubbing. The frame cleaned up to near-new condition.
The Ottrott is the same std geo as my 2005 Concours, but, I just had to find out for myself if I could tell the difference between the ride of my Concours and the ride of the older Ottrott. Should have the Ottrott built up in a few days. What's your guess? Can an old, retired plodder (rode 200 miles this past week getting ready for the Buffalo Classic in Boulder, Co on Sept 9.) tell the difference?
Is this a great hobby or what?
Jim
The Ottrott is the same std geo as my 2005 Concours, but, I just had to find out for myself if I could tell the difference between the ride of my Concours and the ride of the older Ottrott. Should have the Ottrott built up in a few days. What's your guess? Can an old, retired plodder (rode 200 miles this past week getting ready for the Buffalo Classic in Boulder, Co on Sept 9.) tell the difference?
Is this a great hobby or what?
Jim