Forum: Techniques
January 8th 09, 02:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 801
Recall: Mavic R-SYS front wheels
http://www.mavic.com/road/news/news.762.aspx
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j296/yeungline_blog/rsyscrack.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcmphotography/2290218146/in/set-72157603977693668/
~PB
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Forum: UK
December 30th 08, 06:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 416
Bottom Bracket, I think, maybe??
Peter Grange wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:23:32 +0100, "Pete Biggs"
wrote:
I posted the above to possibly help the OP eliminate one...
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Forum: UK
December 30th 08, 12:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 417
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Forum: UK
December 26th 08, 01:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 271
New year upgrade
Oaf wrote:
What kind of stem have you got: quill or ahead?
The latter.
Flip the stem upside down to get a few mm of rise, or swap it for a 73
degree (aka 17 degree) one to get about an inch....
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Forum: UK
December 26th 08, 12:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 271
New year upgrade
Oaf wrote:
Am considering replacing the groupset on my Winter hack in the New
Year as it's pretty worn. Currently have 105 kit; 8 on the back & 2 on
the front with touring-style Shimano bar-end...
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Forum: UK
December 7th 08, 01:33 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
27" to 700C
Peter Maydell wrote:
Pete Biggs wrote:
If the front hub is being replaced as well, the axle diameter of a
modern hub is slightly too large...
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Forum: UK
December 7th 08, 01:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 323
rim braking surface wear
Roger Thorpe wrote:
A few years ago this just wasn't a problem. I seem to remember that it
was aged before the black anodising wore from from my rims. I have the
impression the the shimano...
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Forum: UK
November 30th 08, 12:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 480
Where to buy nuts for Skewers?
Rob Morley wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:50:35 GMT
_ wrote:
Speaking of special QR axle hardware, I just picked up a couple of
nuts on eBay...
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Forum: UK
November 30th 08, 12:38 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 896
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Forum: UK
November 30th 08, 12:20 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 515
headset loose .. two days later
aigle_de_la_route wrote:
Well, whatever it is, I think I can more or less confirm that
_something_ isn't right. Even after the bloke at Go-Sport tightened
everything up, my brakes were still...
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Forum: UK
November 28th 08, 11:29 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 746
Destroying the indestructable
Adam Funk wrote:
I'm just wondering what other people's opinions a how expensive
does a tyre need to be to justify trying to make a permanent repair
--- in terms not so much of the effort...
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Forum: UK
November 26th 08, 06:59 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,517
Accident report (Edinburgh)
bugbear wrote:
Chris Malcolm wrote:
4. In the city I often rely on small "see me" winking LEDs, plus
plenty of reflective patches on the bike and my clothing, even
reflective tyre...
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Forum: UK
November 26th 08, 06:56 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,517
Accident report (Edinburgh)
Chris Malcolm wrote:
J. Chisholm wrote:
Chris Malcolm wrote:
Bicycle hit broadside by car turning right out of side road. I
bounced off the bonnet and somehow ended up...
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Forum: UK
November 26th 08, 10:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 339
Goodridge brake cables
Rob Horton wrote:
Started fitting some Goodridge brake cables last night and was
surprised to find that the outer casing was made from twisted strands
(like a gear cable outer casing) instead...
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Forum: UK
November 25th 08, 07:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 926
Learning to signal/ride one-handed
Tom Wright wrote:
Thanks for the tips on riding one handed - we'll give them a go.
Martin wrote:
In general I find it better to signal before a manoeuvre and get both
hands back on the...
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Forum: UK
November 25th 08, 09:58 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 746
Destroying the indestructable
POHB wrote:
On 24 Nov, 21:44, Tom Crispin
wrote:
The tyre is a
write off, though I was able to replace the tube and struggle on.
How come the...
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Forum: UK
November 24th 08, 02:31 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 455
non-standard spoke patterns
Ian Smith wrote:
Since I'll be swapping the hub in an existing wheel, I'll have the
spokes for a straightforward 3X already. The wacky pattern that
maximises spoke reuse would therefore by...
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Forum: UK
November 15th 08, 06:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 198
"Bulkiness" of Marathon Plus
TheMgt wrote:
I'm replacing the well worn and now rather puncture prone 28mm Conti
Sport Contact on my rear wheel with a Marathon Plus. However the
clearance between the current tyre and the...
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Forum: Techniques
October 30th 08, 03:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,298
Comcast no longer supports usenet
* * Chas wrote:
Comcast is no longer supporting Usenet. I've had to switch to an old
dialup connection.
Connecting online through Google Groups in a pain in the butt
compared to Outlook...
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Forum: Techniques
October 29th 08, 07:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,727
Mavic MA2 Rim Info -- Maximum Tire Width?
wrote:
I have an old Mavic MA2 622mm rim that I want to use for winter and
spring.
What's the maximum width of a tire that I can put on it?
Ideally, I'd like to be able...
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Forum: UK
October 29th 08, 05:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 437
Most expensive bike part.
Simon Mason wrote:
The packaging is unreal. The link comes in a box the size of a
matchbox which contains an A3! sheet with instructions in about 10
languages. The links themselves seem almost...
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Forum: UK
October 29th 08, 05:32 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 464
Cheapest bike part
Tom Crispin wrote:
Instead, what is the best value bike part you have?
The frame & forks from the Raleigh Royal I bought in 1985 - still going
strong.
~PB
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Forum: UK
October 29th 08, 05:26 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 437
Most expensive bike part.
Simon Mason wrote:
It's a 6.2 mm one for a Campag 10 speed Chorus compatible Wipperman
chain. Very good chains though.
I might be tempted by another make of 10-speed chain if there was a...
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Forum: UK
October 29th 08, 02:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 437
Most expensive bike part.
Simon Mason wrote:
In terms of bang for your buck I think the *UKP 8.00*
GBP
I paid for this
part must work out as the most expensive I've bought!
...
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Forum: UK
October 28th 08, 10:18 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 500
need new SPD shoes
Ace wrote:
On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:43:29 +0000, Rob Morley
wrote:
AIUI Sealskinz socks are quite highly rated.
Yeah, they look quite good, especially with the merino...
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