Forum: Techniques
April 28th 12, 11:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
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Disc Brake Mounting Problem
Last fall I purchased a Schwinn Sierra GSD frameset from Nashbar. I am
building a comfort/town bike for myself with spare parts. I tried to
mount avid disc bakes but the barrel adjuster is directly...
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Forum: Techniques
December 31st 10, 02:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 139
Views: 2,742
I'm ashamed to admit I was conned.
Dude SPD shoes are under $50. Who'd pay $150 for bike shoes?
On Dec 30, 11:23*am, "Duane Hebert" wrote:
"landotter" wrote in message
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Forum: Racing
December 31st 10, 02:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 127
Views: 2,815
I'm ashamed to admit I was conned.
Dude SPD shoes are under $50. Who'd pay $150 for bike shoes?
On Dec 30, 11:23*am, "Duane Hebert" wrote:
"landotter" wrote in message
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Forum: Techniques
December 22nd 10, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 104
Views: 2,254
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Forum: Techniques
September 20th 10, 01:47 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 189
Trigger Shifters for the Daily Ride
Front derailleurs will work with any shifter at least in the MTB
family.
On Sep 11, 6:27*pm, Tom Sherman °_°
wrote:
On 9/11/2010 4:45 PM, T. Berk wrote:
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Forum: Techniques
August 24th 10, 01:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 829
Evidence-based saddle adjustment
Most people have them too low. If you are comfy dont worry
On Aug 24, 4:23*am, Tom Anderson wrote:
Hello,
This morning, a fellow cyclist pulled up alongside me to tell...
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Forum: Techniques
August 20th 10, 01:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 295
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Forum: Techniques
August 10th 10, 04:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 995
From suspension to normal fork on MTB
A screwdriver and hammer removes a crown race fine and a piece of pipe
from Home depot installs it. At most LBS's here you wont get much for
$40.
On Aug 9, 9:38*pm, landotter ...
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Forum: Techniques
August 5th 10, 03:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 524
Views: 10,966
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Forum: Techniques
May 8th 10, 12:57 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 537
Trek 930 Rack Mount Screws
What size screw fits the rack/fender mounts on a Trek 930 (1996 or
so). I tried a 10-32 but it didnt seem to fit. Thanks
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Forum: Techniques
November 11th 09, 02:04 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
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Forum: Techniques
November 3rd 09, 10:50 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 547
Intentional rear end collision
If cyclists kept to the right they wouldnt get drivers as upset.
On Nov 2, 11:43*pm, Tim McNamara wrote:
In article ,
*Jobst...
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Forum: General
October 1st 09, 10:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 1
Views: 769
How Should You Respond to Road Rage?
Carpunching is usually a good choice when a cager tries to back or
change lanes lanes into me.
On Oct 1, 8:41Â*am, Ablang wrote:
How Should You Respond to Road Rage?
This is...
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Forum: Techniques
September 27th 09, 10:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,198
Fm Shi 9s to Campy 10s
You can use the 9 speed shimano stuff as is by changing the rear
derailleur cable attachment. Google "hubbub" and "shimergo" The 10
speed Campy works with 8 speed simano with no mods. An 8...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 09, 12:41 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 367
SL-BS77 barend Shifters
I was reading that these barend shifters can shift both 9 speed and 8
speed cassettes in index mode. Is this true
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Forum: Techniques
September 5th 09, 08:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 288
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Forum: Techniques
August 27th 09, 08:46 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,287
Ohio community's radar sign warns speedy cyclists
The problem with trails/paths is that they make rules and signage too
confusing. The signs should simply say "All trail users keep right".
Nothings worse than riding along and having idiots walking...
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Forum: Rides
July 30th 09, 01:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
left turn signal at hwy35 and hwy92
That looks like a beautiful ride. You Californians are blessed to
live in such a beautiful state. If you only would get rid of illegals
and get a real conservative governor CA would be close to...
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Forum: Racing
July 26th 09, 03:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 41
Views: 1,370
Lance A Dud This Year
I guess his style of "just riding along" didnt help him this year with
some real talented riders in this Tour. He not once attempt to
explode and win a stage . I'm not impressed with him at all
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Forum: General
July 26th 09, 03:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,181
Sad Moment: Bike Messenger vs. Pedestrian
Good For the messenger. That pedestrian acted aggressively and
confrontational. Clearly self defense. Of course the cyclist could
have gotten on the bike and ridden away but the pedestrain...
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Forum: General
July 23rd 09, 08:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 808
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Forum: Techniques
July 20th 09, 01:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 281
hybrid v. mtn bike?
The Trek Allant looks nice- too bad I bought a used cannondale hybrid
and made a city type bike. Jamis does seem to have nice bikes at a
wide range of prices. Fuji , Trek etc all have good...
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Forum: Techniques
July 20th 09, 12:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 281
hybrid v. mtn bike?
Get another hybrid- Fisher is not the only brand out there !!!!!
Mosty MTBs have handlebars set too low and a long top tube to get that
"racer" look. 26" wheels arent as fast as 700 and with a...
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Forum: Techniques
July 19th 09, 05:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 454
Fat ass getting back on the bike
Great point. A hybrid is perfect for get on and go riding is
comfortable and quick enough to enough it. When he loses some weight
the road bike will seem like a rocket. Plus he'll have two bikes-...
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Forum: Racing
July 18th 09, 01:31 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 1
Views: 210
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