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Forum: Techniques October 3rd 12, 04:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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....
Forum: Techniques October 3rd 12, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques October 2nd 12, 02:41 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Helmets and public bike-sharing success

Jay Beattie wrote:
On Oct 1, 11:10 am, Frank
wrote:
gpsman wrote:
On Sep 30, 2:02 pm, wrote:

Mr. De...
Forum: Techniques October 1st 12, 07:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Helmets and public bike-sharing success

gpsman wrote:
On Sep 30, 2:02 pm, wrote:

Mr. De Jong, who grew up in the Netherlands, observes of Amsterdam: “Nobody wears helmets, and bicycling is...
Forum: Techniques September 30th 12, 04:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 30th 12, 03:21 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 9
Views: 739
What Shimano rear mech (road ot mtb) shifts a 36 cog?

Sir Ridesalot wrote:
I've looked online but all the specs I see for Shimano rear mechs state that the maxinum # of teeth on a rear cog is 34. What Shimano rear mech is used with a 36 teeth cog? It...
Forum: Techniques September 30th 12, 03:08 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 29th 12, 08:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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....
Forum: Techniques September 29th 12, 04:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 28th 12, 09:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 28th 12, 04:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
Carbon Fibre Road Frames are Delicate? Tell that 2 this guy

DirtRoadie wrote:

Call me names if you wish.
But it only reflects on you.

DR

:-) Hilarious!
Forum: Techniques September 28th 12, 04:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 28th 12, 03:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
Carbon Fibre Road Frames are Delicate? Tell that 2 this guy

James wrote:

Where was the insult in what DR wrote, quoted above?

The insult was in the claim that I'm just an armchair cyclist, as
evidenced by the fact that I spent an entire day driving...
Forum: Techniques September 28th 12, 03:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 28th 12, 03:34 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 28th 12, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 27th 12, 02:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 09:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 05:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
Carbon Fibre Road Frames are Delicate? Tell that 2 this guy

Duane wrote:
On 09/25/2012 08:16 PM, Phil W Lee wrote:


I don't know where you get the idea that it is in any way disdainful.
Many cyclists would cheerfully self identify as tourists,...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 04:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
Carbon Fibre Road Frames are Delicate? Tell that 2 this guy

AMuzi wrote:
On 9/25/2012 7:16 PM, Phil W Lee wrote:
Dan O considered Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:46:11
-0700 (PDT) the perfect time to write:

I don't know where you get...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 12:15 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
Carbon Fibre Road Frames are Delicate? Tell that 2 this guy

Dan O wrote:
On Tuesday, September 25, 2012 1:57:44 PM UTC-7, Frank Krygowski wrote:
Dan O wrote:

On Monday, September 24, 2012 5:37:10 PM UTC-7, John B. wrote:

On Mon, 24 Sep...
Forum: Techniques September 26th 12, 12:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 152
Views: 3,757
Carbon Fibre Road Frames are Delicate? Tell that 2 this guy

James wrote:

Hell, Frank has aero bars on his touring bike. He must be afflicted with
racer syndrome too!

I still recall - not very fondly - spending over 8 hours on them on a
solo tour,...
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