Forum: Techniques
October 3rd 12, 04:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,735
Need a new Schrader pump head
BCDrums wrote:
Followup: I ordered the Planet Bike pump head for $6 shipped. It fit
onto the pump hose, and it has a screw-on collar that works as a hose
clamp but is neater....
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Forum: Techniques
October 3rd 12, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,090
Better pedals?
Wes Groleau wrote:
Anyone recommend pedals with a fifteen year warranty?
My left bearing is locked up and it's less than two years old.
The one it replaced was thirty years old.
Needs...
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Forum: Techniques
October 2nd 12, 02:41 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 534
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Forum: Techniques
October 1st 12, 07:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 534
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Forum: Techniques
September 30th 12, 04:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,118
Bike Friday Tikit warning
Duane Hébert wrote:
On 9/29/2012 11:26 PM, Dan O wrote:
I know people who have gone to school and obtained engineering
degrees, are "trained" in the functions and procedures, and can...
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Forum: Techniques
September 30th 12, 03:21 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 739
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Forum: Techniques
September 30th 12, 03:08 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
Dan O wrote:
On Sep 29, 12:12 pm, Frank
wrote:
landotter wrote:
I routinely ride a 15 mile urban commuting route to pick up the gf from work and...
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Forum: Techniques
September 29th 12, 08:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
landotter wrote:
I routinely ride a 15 mile urban commuting route to pick up the gf from work and either ride a fully decked out double racked rig that's 35 or so pounds or a 21 pound single speed....
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Forum: Techniques
September 29th 12, 04:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 71
Views: 2,744
How does I fix these cranks?
Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 29-9-2012 5:17, Dan O schreef:
The UN54 in my bike has gone tens of thousands of miles and is fine,
but if I had the dough, I'd be very happy with a Phil Wood BB...
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 12, 09:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,118
Bike Friday Tikit warning
Bike Friday tikit stem SAFETY WARNING:
Stop riding your tikit immediately
[http://www.bikefriday.com/userfiles/stem%20break.new.jpg]
An important Safety Warning from Bike Friday Co-Founder Alan...
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 12, 04:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 12, 04:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
DirtRoadie wrote:
On Sep 27, 8:24 pm, Frank
wrote:
Ralph Barone wrote:
Frank wrote:
I know there are...
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 12, 03:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 12, 03:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 71
Views: 2,744
How does I fix these cranks?
Doug Cimperman wrote:
On 9/27/2012 6:02 AM, John B. wrote:
(I find it amusing watching BB-changing videos that people know you're
supposed to put anti-seize on the cup threads, but they...
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 12, 03:34 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
Duane wrote:
On 09/27/2012 02:47 AM, James wrote:
Would I prefer to ride something 5 kg heavier? No thanks.
I could actually get to my office in around 10 miles - actually 17k. I
go...
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 12, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
Ralph Barone wrote:
Frank wrote:
I know there are people who have fun commuting on performance-oriented
road bikes. That's fine, if that's what...
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Forum: Techniques
September 27th 12, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
Dan O wrote:
On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:56:41 AM UTC-7, Frank Krygowski wrote:
Sir Ridesalot wrote:
I remembr many years ago when I bought my Columbus SL frame bike with Dura Ace...
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
Jay Beattie wrote:
Another reason why I wouldn't use expensive wheels is because during
the fall/winter/spring, the rims would get ground down by the road
grime and rain, and fussy...
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
datakoll wrote:
fail seeing urpoint...
marketplace dictates weights for frame type.
beyond that, its urmoney urtime.
outside of the climbers, uh what's that french word for long mileage...
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 09:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
Sir Ridesalot wrote:
Crikey!
I find it astounding that a person can think that a Dua Ace groupset Carbon Fibre frame bicycle will be comparable to a Surly Long Haul Trucker in performance and...
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 05:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 84
Views: 1,635
Upgraded Wheels Benefits
Sir Ridesalot wrote:
I remembr many years ago when I bought my Columbus SL frame bike with Dura Ace groupset and tubular tires. That bike made my commute aceoss Toronto, Ontario, Canada much more...
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 04:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 12:15 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 12, 12:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
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