Forum: Techniques
January 19th 13, 03:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
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Calculate effect of lighter wheels?
Hi All!
I've scrounged up a new wheelset for my track bike.
I wonder if anyone can help me calculate my theoretical time savings for a standing start 250m?
Assuming the moment of inertia is the...
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Forum: Marketplace
January 25th 07, 06:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace
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Replies: 0
Views: 344
Bike value?
Hi All,
I know a bike is worth what someone will give, but I need to figure a
good starting point for local sales pitches. What do people suppose
this bike is worth:
2005 Pinarello Galileo Alu...
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Forum: General
January 25th 07, 08:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 15
Views: 826
How cold is too cold?
On Jan 24, 9:38 pm, "Josh Hassol" wrote:
Temps (with wind chill) for my daily commute (14 miles each way):
Today: 21 F . . . no problem
Tomorrow: 9 F . . . hmmm
Friday:...
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Forum: General
January 24th 07, 08:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 15
Views: 914
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 07, 11:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
Zipp 404 Watts saved
On Jan 23, 11:44 pm, wrote:
On 23 Jan 2007 13:12:16 -0800, wrote:
wrote:
On 23 Jan 2007 11:20:14 -0800,...
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 07, 09:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
Zipp 404 Watts saved
wrote:
On 23 Jan 2007 11:20:14 -0800, wrote:
wrote:
On 23 Jan 2007 03:38:22 -0800,...
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Forum: General
January 23rd 07, 07:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 15
Views: 914
Rainlegs---dorky but effective
Bill Sornson wrote:
Gooserider wrote:
http://www.rainlegs.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=89a8ccb55d724610c02cb1b92618a265
I bought a pair of these due to recommendations from other
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Forum: General
January 23rd 07, 07:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 760
Needed new bike design
landotter wrote:
cmcanulty wrote:
I think the thing needed for practical winter riding where snow and
salt are the norm is a fully enclosed drivetrain and brake system. Why
has no one...
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 07, 07:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
Zipp 404 Watts saved
wrote:
On 23 Jan 2007 03:38:22 -0800, wrote:
Hi All,
A few years ago some of you guys were kind enough to supply some info
on how...
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 07, 02:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
Zipp 404 Watts saved
Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
wrote:
Hi All,
A few years ago some of you guys were kind enough to supply some info
on how to mathematically estimate...
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Forum: Racing
January 23rd 07, 11:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 23
Views: 936
Pedal Power
Ewoud Dronkert wrote:
On Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:25:36 GMT, B. Lafferty wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6287085.stm
An Australian: "I've had a fair few problems with traffic. You...
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 07, 11:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 550
Zipp 404 Watts saved
Hi All,
A few years ago some of you guys were kind enough to supply some info
on how to mathematically estimate the power savings possible with Zipp
404 wheels over normal wheels based on their...
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Forum: Racing
January 23rd 07, 10:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 23
Views: 936
Pedal Power
B. Lafferty wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6287085.stm
Riding naked. That's a good way to get drivers who think cycling is a
nuisance to take bikers seriously.
Joseph
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Forum: Racing
January 23rd 07, 10:34 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 15
Views: 474
24h
John Forrest Tomlinson wrote:
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 19:59:44 GMT, Mark & Steven Bornfeld
wrote:
wrote:
Steven Bornfeld...
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Forum: Racing
January 22nd 07, 08:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 15
Views: 474
24h
Dan Connelly wrote:
wrote:
There is plenty of good stuff there, but nothing to help me calibrate
myself so I can come up with a meaningful goal for myself.
...
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Forum: General
January 22nd 07, 07:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 420
Booties for big-feet (size 50)
Steve wrote:
I just bought a new pair of Sidi Dominator 5 shoes (MTB shoes which I
use on the road and off) and my usual booties don't fit (they hardly
fit my pair of Specialized size 48).
...
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Forum: Racing
January 22nd 07, 07:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 15
Views: 474
24h
John Forrest Tomlinson wrote:
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:45:47 GMT, Steven Bornfeld
wrote:
wrote:
Hi All,
What is...
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Forum: Racing
January 22nd 07, 07:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 15
Views: 474
24h
Dan Connelly wrote:
RonSonic wrote:
On 21 Jan 2007 13:37:35 -0800, wrote:
Hi All,
What is considered a good distance for a first time 24 hour...
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Forum: General
January 22nd 07, 09:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 19
Views: 656
Can a newbie teach things about descending?
Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
If I've got a question here, I haven't quite figured out what it is. Maybe
just looking for what others have experienced themselves, and trying to work
through what to...
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Forum: Racing
January 22nd 07, 08:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 15
Views: 474
24h
Steven Bornfeld wrote:
wrote:
Hi All,
What is considered a good distance for a first time 24 hour road race?
I'm not talking about top level, I'm...
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Forum: Racing
January 21st 07, 09:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 15
Views: 474
24h
Hi All,
What is considered a good distance for a first time 24 hour road race?
I'm not talking about top level, I'm talking about good to pretty good.
Joseph
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Forum: General
January 21st 07, 09:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 237
riding the winter chop
recycled-one wrote:
Anyone want to nominate the most winter resistant bikes?
Best chains? Cables?
Would a fixed gear be more durable? Less gizmos to get clogged and corroded?
Fixed does...
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Forum: Techniques
January 21st 07, 05:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 583
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Forum: Techniques
January 21st 07, 04:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,201
Burning rubber
wrote:
Carl Fogel writes:
I've seen videos of bicycle messengers doing rear-tire skids, but they
were always balancing delicately, going straight, and...
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Forum: Techniques
January 21st 07, 04:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 2,302
balance
Dan wrote:
MkTm wrote:
david wrote:
Snip
Apparently a rear steering bicycle is almost impossible to balance.
Ironic in that following a recent link to a video of an unusual...
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