Forum: Techniques
May 26th 10, 06:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Prescription eyeglasses for touring
On May 25, 11:26*am, wrote:
I'm thinking along the lines of a mountaineering type
frame with prescription lenses that automatically turn
dark in sunlight. Frames would have...
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Forum: Techniques
October 28th 09, 05:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
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Forum: Techniques
October 28th 09, 05:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Views: 4,330
I'm going to participate without a helmet...
On Oct 27, 7:28*pm, Phil W Lee phil(at)lee-family(dot)me(dot)uk
wrote:
Of course, the fact that a knitted hat can slip under a glancing blow
instead of rotating your head can't be a bad thing...
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Forum: Techniques
October 25th 09, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
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Forum: Techniques
October 25th 09, 09:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 73
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Forum: Techniques
October 23rd 09, 08:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 73
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Flipping the bike over to work on it
On Oct 23, 2:47*pm, Lou Holtman wrote:
Chalo schreef:
Dyrty wrote:
I notice that bicycle shop employees do flat tires on a bicycle
stand. *This...
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Forum: Techniques
October 23rd 09, 05:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 73
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Flipping the bike over to work on it
On Oct 23, 11:51*am, bfd wrote:
On Oct 23, 7:55*am, Art Harris wrote: Dyrty wrote:
When I fix a flat tire or do other wheel work I like to work on it
...
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Forum: Techniques
October 23rd 09, 04:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 09, 11:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Views: 822
Trend??
On Oct 22, 6:12*pm, Nate Nagel wrote:
Sandy wrote:
On 22-Oct-09 20:20, a bien réfléchi et puis a déclaré:
On Oct 22, 11:58 am,...
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 09, 07:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 09, 04:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 09, 04:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 09, 04:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 09, 03:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 09, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Views: 4,330
I'm going to participate without a helmet...
I don't care to go back far enough to find a specific example, but I
figured I'd chime on a spicific point he
1) "My helmet saved my life!"
I've suffered many, many concussions. Some bicycling,...
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Forum: Techniques
August 26th 09, 06:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,689
(lack of) chain wear
So, with over 2000mi on my wipperman 10 speed chain, I figured it must
be stretched to warrant replacement. When cleaning my cogs the other
day I noticed some of the more used ones (4-7) are a bit...
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Forum: Techniques
August 26th 09, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 246
Gauge Accuracy
We've recently established gauges are commonly inaccurate. Is this by
percentage, or a certain PSI? I'd guess percentage?
There are 3 gauges in my garage @ the race track we use to check &...
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Forum: Techniques
August 21st 09, 04:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 342
Derailler Adjustment
I’m sure I can and will figure this out on my own, but figured I’d see
what you all said first.
The situation: On the big ring, I can only use the 4 smallest cogs on
the rear. I think I was able...
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Forum: Techniques
August 14th 09, 01:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 60
Views: 1,396
Pedal Washers?
My road bike came with washers on the pedal spindles to go between the
pedal and crank. Since the pedals come off the bike 2x/workday on
average, and at least 6x/week, it's no big surprise I managed...
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Forum: Techniques
August 10th 09, 05:50 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 472
Odd run of flats, one for good luck.
The other day, tuesday I think, I noticed I had a flat on the BMX when
I went to head to work. No big deal, different bike and on with it.
Patched the BMX tube when I got home. Odd, the hole, a...
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Forum: Techniques
August 7th 09, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 67
Views: 1,528
Compressor/tire pressure equalization?
Just a question for something to think on, really doesn’t matter. If
there’s any reply, or if I decide I care, I’ll check the answer (for
time, not the reason) myself.
Say there’s a compressor...
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Forum: Techniques
August 7th 09, 02:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 624
Chain Help/Discussion?
So I’m looking for my first replacement 10 speed chain, and am a bit
lost. If you want to skip the more elaborate part of this and still
give your quick answer, anything wrong with this chain? Any...
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Forum: Techniques
June 15th 09, 09:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 461
Push Bike
Was reminded of this by a mention of training wheels in the helmet
thread that's currently becoming a mess, I made it through less than
1/4 before quitting.
Anyway, I saw a kid using a push bike...
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Forum: Techniques
May 1st 09, 04:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,027
Bar Tape & STI's
So it looks like I need to re-tape the bars on my road bike. Shy of
1500 miles, but a couple crashes did it in. The right drop is loose,
fluttering in the wind. It's all bad, trust me on this. ...
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Forum: Techniques
April 15th 09, 06:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
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