Forum: Techniques
February 3rd 09, 07:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Views: 701
26.0 bars in a 25.4 "pop-top" stem?
On Mon, 2 Feb 2009 07:24:01 -0800 (PST), autopi
may have said:
Regarding "pop-top" threadless stems, Sheldon says: "Since it doesn't
work by flexing the aluminum as a...
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Forum: Techniques
January 27th 09, 06:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 217
Views: 3,399
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Forum: Techniques
January 27th 09, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,682
Spokes tension with hot rim
On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:08:57 -0700, may have
said:
It's unlikely that spokes tensioned to ~85 kgf (with inflated tires)
double their tension due to rim heating on long...
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Forum: Techniques
January 27th 09, 06:11 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,682
Spokes tension with hot rim
On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:01:30 -0700, may have
said:
Such calculations would have to include the counter-effect of
increased tire constriction as the heated tire's pressure...
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Forum: Techniques
January 27th 09, 05:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 217
Views: 3,399
The Perfect Commuter Bike For The Masses?
On Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:44:15 -0800 (PST), Chalo
may have said:
The Townie is a nice bike. I think the one-size thing it has in
common with cruisers and BSOs is a serious...
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Forum: Techniques
January 27th 09, 05:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 217
Views: 3,399
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 09, 10:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 381
No bicyclists were burned
On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:33:48 -0700, may have
said:
"Firefighters: Flaming Squirrel To Blame In Jones Wildfire"
http://www.koco.com/cnn-news/18530377/detail.html
It was a...
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 09, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 842
minoura space bar alternatives
On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:52:47 GMT, Keiron may
have said:
On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:30:41 -0600, Werehatrack wrote:
On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:04:50 GMT, Keiron...
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Forum: Techniques
January 20th 09, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 87
Views: 3,172
Dumb Questions for Old Timers
On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:52:44 +0000, Nobody Special
may have said:
Dumb questions about bikes:
On review, no, I don't think so.
I stopped riding when I was in my 20s, and now,...
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Forum: Techniques
January 20th 09, 10:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 842
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Forum: Techniques
January 6th 09, 09:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 598
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Forum: Techniques
January 6th 09, 09:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 598
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 08, 03:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,151
Seized Headset Woes
On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 03:27:54 -0800 (PST), "Rik O'Shea"
may have said:
I've been cycling lately in cold weather - and there's been a lot of
dirt, muck, grit and salt on the...
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 08, 03:31 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,387
Cracking rims
On Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:33:30 -0600, Tom Sherman
may have said:
Does my wheel have enough spokes?...
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 08, 03:28 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,387
Cracking rims
On 06 Dec 2008 16:50:25 GMT, may have
said:
The cracked rim is a child of "modern" bicycle components trend to be
lighter and more aerodynamic with each...
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 08, 03:24 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,062
Grippy Tire Front or Rear
On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:41:33 -0800 (PST), Jay Beattie
may have said:
I always put my grippiest tire on the front wheel (don't ask why I
don't have two of the same...
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 08, 03:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 63
Views: 2,072
Fogel Labs boils a tire
On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 22:14:16 -0800 (PST), Chalo
may have said:
Carl Fogel wrote:
In a current thread, I doubted the idea that skidding a fixie tire
while goofing...
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 07:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 475
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 115
Views: 4,253
Wheels for 700lb guy?
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:42:33 -0800 (PST), may have
said:
Ok, I don't weigh 700 pounds. I weigh a solid 300. I don't care about
the weight of my rims, I care only about strength...
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 06:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 617
Tires for 559-18 and 559-20 Rims
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:03:28 -0800, SMS
may have said:
I have two bicycles in the fleet that I want to replace the tires on.
One has 559-18 rims, and presently has 26...
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 06:08 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 425
Long Chain, Les Wear?
On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:15:27 -0700, slide may
have said:
As I mentioned, I just got a Rans CF bike and am enjoying it quite a
bit. A friend of mine got his last spring....
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 05:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,776
Wire spoked car wheels?
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:03:26 -0700, may have
said:
Does anyone know of books or web information about the details
wire-spoked car wheels?
Rats. I actually had a collection...
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 05:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 496
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 05:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,312
Parcel trailer?
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:04:53 -0600, Tom Sherman
may have said:
Werehatrack wrote:
On Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:57:15 -0800, Mike Rocket J Squirrel
...
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Forum: Techniques
November 15th 08, 05:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,312
Parcel trailer?
On Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:57:15 -0800, Mike Rocket J Squirrel
may have said:
Seen those around, look highly functional. However, no gottum bucks for
new trailer....
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