Forum: UK
February 16th 10, 02:01 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,700
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Forum: Techniques
January 18th 10, 11:52 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 81
Views: 1,797
How much more work in the rain?
On Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:35:25 -0800, Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
So as I'm riding in the rain with my son today, trying to avoid the
spray off his rear wheel (no fender), and then noticing how much...
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Forum: Techniques
December 27th 09, 12:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,867
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Forum: Techniques
December 26th 09, 02:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 510
Rohloff Hub: Plate Screws Seizing Up?
On Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:32:51 -0500, Martin Riddle wrote:
Hydraulic lock
Extremely unlikely, as screw thread form and tolerances will allow anything
liquid to escape.
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Forum: Techniques
December 25th 09, 09:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,867
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Forum: Techniques
December 24th 09, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,867
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Forum: Techniques
December 23rd 09, 07:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,867
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Forum: Techniques
December 23rd 09, 01:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,867
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Forum: General
December 6th 09, 03:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,uk.rec.cycling,rec.bicycles.tech,sci.physics,sci.chem
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Replies: 195
Views: 8,740
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Forum: Techniques
December 6th 09, 03:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,uk.rec.cycling,rec.bicycles.tech,sci.physics,sci.chem
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Replies: 168
Views: 3,410
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Forum: Techniques
October 17th 09, 09:08 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
cog wear test?
On Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:41:30 -0400, Nate Nagel wrote:
is there an easy way to check for cog wear at home?
Reason I ask is that I have two bikes with identical cassettes. One has
maybe...
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Forum: UK
October 10th 09, 01:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,464
A chain free bike
On Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:08:09 +0100 (BST), wrote:
In article , Doki wrote:
"Tom Crispin"...
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Forum: Techniques
October 10th 09, 01:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 621
fork question
On Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:42:42 -0700 (PDT), someone wrote:
On 10 Oct, 03:12, John Thompson wrote:
On 2009-10-09, Nate Nagel wrote:
this is...
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Forum: Techniques
October 9th 09, 01:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 621
fork question
On Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:21:59 -0700 (PDT), Sir Ridesalot wrote:
I think that cut threads on a steerer tube are considered to make for
a weaker steerer tube than the factory rolled threads.
I...
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Forum: UK
October 6th 09, 11:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 452
Short spokes, spoke angles
On 06 Oct 2009 23:00:06 +0100 (BST), Alan Braggins wrote:
I'm building a 5 speed SA alloy hub into a 20" (406) rim for a folding bike.
The hub rims are quite a lot larger than the previous...
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Forum: UK
October 6th 09, 03:59 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 189
Views: 6,978
Chain cleaners and lights questions
On Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:55:33 +0100, Nick wrote:
The thing I don't understand is that wd40 is a lubricant that supposedly
washes off quickly and is considered bad. Wax is a lubricant that...
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Forum: Techniques
September 16th 09, 11:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 63
Views: 2,029
Is it possible to weld a bike rim?
On Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:39:06 -0700, BlahBlah wrote:
Anyone know if it's possible to weld a split rim? The rim has two cracks
(split) on the inside (tire side under the cloth strip). The two...
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Forum: Techniques
September 4th 09, 01:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,177
Unlacing a wheel: risks?
On Thu, 3 Sep 2009 05:39:43 -0700, Gone Fishin' wrote:
Is there any risk of warping a rim or such if I'm removing spokes from a
wheel, completely? I need to swap rims between wheelsets, so the...
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Forum: General
September 3rd 09, 11:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,020
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Forum: Techniques
September 3rd 09, 11:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 37
Views: 932
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Forum: UK
September 2nd 09, 11:29 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 352
Tyres?
On Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:49:49 +0100, Keitht wrote:
Rob Morley wrote:
On Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:31:42 -0700 (PDT)
Paul Weaver wrote:
Annecdotally, my £3 tesco...
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Forum: UK
August 29th 09, 12:36 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 125
Views: 2,442
Belt versus chain
On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:54:16 +0100, Craig Wallace wrote:
On 29/08/2009 02:56, _ wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:15:17 +0100, Adam Lea wrote:
If I were to get another bike I would like one...
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Forum: Techniques
August 29th 09, 12:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 780
Radial Lacing & Lateral Stresses?
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:41:07 -0700 (PDT), Chalo wrote:
Also as Ben pointed out, Trevor (someone) is wandering in a wilderness
of his own fevered imagination when it comes to understanding the
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Forum: UK
August 29th 09, 02:56 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 125
Views: 2,442
Belt versus chain
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:15:17 +0100, Adam Lea wrote:
If I were to get another bike I would like one with hub gears. The only
issue I have is that I also like drop bars and AIUI drop bars and hub...
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Forum: Techniques
August 26th 09, 09:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 823
Several DIY lighting questions
On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:12:48 GMT, Keiron wrote:
Hi all,
1) Not DIY this one but, should I expect my front LED blinky to lose
brightness over time? It's a cheap 3 LED item by smart powered...
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