Forum: General
November 16th 12, 05:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,795
bicycle seat that won't hurt my bottom
Bill Proms wrote:
I've been cycling off and on for nearly a year. When I started, I'd ride
about 8 miles and didn't have much, if any, of my bottom hurting. Now that
I'm doubling the...
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Forum: Techniques
October 26th 12, 06:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 110
Views: 3,030
helmet
Duane Hébert wrote:
Didn't know that he died. Sorry to hear that.
He didn't.
See:
http://rayhosler.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/alps-memories-as-fresh-as-newly-fallen-snow/
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Forum: Techniques
August 4th 12, 04:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 920
Road Pedal Question
OccasionalFlyer wrote:
I've decided it's time for a new pair of pedals. I put 22-year old
Look pedals I don't use normally anymore on a basically new bike (I
don't care what rationale they...
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Forum: Techniques
July 25th 12, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 122
Views: 2,958
Inner tube recommendation
On Friday, July 20, 2012 4:40:21 PM UTC-4, datakoll wrote:
yo Art,
tubes bought are double thick butyl ?
wanna report back if 2x butyl resolves the problem ?
tubes are prob IRC...
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Forum: Techniques
July 24th 12, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 122
Views: 2,958
Inner tube recommendation
SMS wrote:
I.e. Pricepoint offers 18-25 and 28-35 only, and neither is ideal, while
Kenda offers 18-23, 20-25, 23-25, 23-28, 28-32, 35-43.
23-28 would be perfect for me, but I haven't...
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Forum: Techniques
July 20th 12, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 122
Views: 2,958
Inner tube recommendation
On Jul 20, 2:41*am, SMS wrote:
One thing that I've found is that for my 700C x 28 tires, it's best to
find a vendor that offers a wider selection of sizes, with a...
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Forum: Techniques
July 19th 12, 10:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 122
Views: 2,958
Inner tube recommendation
On Jul 19, 4:29*pm, landotter wrote:
On Jul 19, 1:36*pm, Art Harris wrote:
I need to buy some inner tubes. Recent online reviews seem to pan
...
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Forum: Techniques
July 19th 12, 09:46 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 122
Views: 2,958
Inner tube recommendation
On Jul 19, 4:27*pm, DirtRoadie wrote:
If flat protection is the goal, it seems as if the tube is probably
the last place to focus, other than using a sealant like Slime...
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Forum: Techniques
July 19th 12, 07:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 122
Views: 2,958
Inner tube recommendation
I need to buy some inner tubes. Recent online reviews seem to pan
Nashbar/Performance, and even Conti.
I ride 700c x 25 tires and am mostly interested in reliability, and
flat protection, not extra...
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Forum: Techniques
May 3rd 12, 03:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,631
Replacements for Avocet Fasgrips
Greg Berchin wrote:
Looking for new tires for my vintage Paramount. Last set was Avocet Fasgrip;
700x25 front and 700x28 rear (bike plus rider exceeds 250 lbs). Can't find
Avocet tires anywhere...
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Forum: Techniques
April 25th 12, 03:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,101
Ritchey rims and tight tires?
Scott Gordo wrote:
For research purposes, anybody know of a brand of wheels/rims/tires
with a reputation for being on the larger side of spec?
Yes, I have a pair of Torelli Master rims from...
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Forum: Techniques
January 20th 12, 02:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 821
Big, light saddle?
On Jan 6, 8:59*pm, Chalo wrote:
Is anybody here aware of a large yet light saddle that can be bought
today? *I seek a saddle with the construction and characteristics...
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Forum: Techniques
June 6th 11, 06:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,711
Jobst
Carl Fogel wrote:
" . . . this last Monday he went to his brother Klaus' place for a big
family BBQ, and was away from home and outside and interacting with
other people for the longest time...
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Forum: Techniques
May 9th 11, 07:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,676
Wheels - Mavic Open Pro vs DT Swiss R1800
Chalo wrote:
The only Sun rims I have had quality-related problems with haver been
polished Sun M13II rims in 700c and 32h drilling. *For the past couple
of years they have had bad joints...
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Forum: Techniques
May 5th 11, 12:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 722
Mad Fiber Road Wheels
Jay Beattie wrote:
They are really good at slicing squirrels. BTW, Leonard likes them.http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/09/interbike/interbike-tech-mad-f...
Ric and his brother had the...
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Forum: Techniques
May 4th 11, 01:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 722
Mad Fiber Road Wheels
Would you ride on these wheels?
See:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pjSP97PNc
Art Harris
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Forum: Mountain Biking
April 27th 11, 12:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.misc,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,167
Update on Jim McNamara
"Edward Dolan wrote:
Some of you have had occasion over the years to do combat with Jim McNamara
of these cycling newsgroups. Here is an update on his situation which may
interest you.
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Forum: Techniques
April 20th 11, 04:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,822
front brake mantra should be taken with salt
Duane Hebert wrote:
The rear brake contributes nothing on clean dry pavement. *But if you
hit gravel or something slippery the rear brakes works. *You can't
always tell that you're going to...
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Forum: Techniques
April 20th 11, 02:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,822
front brake mantra should be taken with salt
Duane Hebert wrote:
For road bikes I was always taught to use both brakes and shift weight
back over the rear wheel to prevent flips. *In fact, just went through
the training for new club...
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Forum: Techniques
April 20th 11, 02:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,822
front brake mantra should be taken with salt
Art Harris wrote:
The official mantra states, "On a clean, dry road the front brake
cannot skid."
Oops, make that, "On a clean, dry road the front TIRE cannot skid."
Art Harris
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Forum: Techniques
April 20th 11, 01:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,822
front brake mantra should be taken with salt
landotter wrote:
I'm a front braker. I wear out front pads more often than the rear.
But this evening I tried to mod my downhill speed *on *a gravel strewn
road with the front brake, and...
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Forum: Techniques
April 11th 11, 01:46 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 453
Ultegra/Dura-Ace
On Apr 11, 7:45*am, Chris Taylor wrote:
On 11/04/11 21:35, Art Harris wrote:
Chris Taylor wrote:
has anyone tried to place a ultegra 9 speed cassette on a Dura-Ace...
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Forum: Techniques
April 11th 11, 12:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 453
Ultegra/Dura-Ace
Chris Taylor wrote:
has anyone tried to place a ultegra 9 speed cassette on a Dura-Ace hub
I'm looking to have a wheel build done when I decide who is going to do
the build!
I would like to...
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Forum: Techniques
February 25th 11, 08:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 722
Spoke length calculations
Mark Cleary wrote:
Ok so now that I manage my first wheel build using the spoke lengths that
Andrew sent and now I have been going over spoke calculators. It seems that
they vary in the spoke...
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Forum: Techniques
February 22nd 11, 05:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,912
SPRING ARRIVES !
kolldata wrote:
GOOD NEWS ! trees are greening at Los Fresnos.
65F and sunny last Friday; 15F and 3" of snow yesterday here on Long
Island.
Art Harris
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