Forum: General
September 13th 06, 09:11 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,795
Rebel with a cause?
OK, who here has a component (or components) on at least one of their
machines that is controversial? One that a good portion of "Tthe Cycling
World" (note quotes) condemns, but you stubbornly...
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Forum: General
September 13th 06, 08:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 11
Views: 685
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Forum: General
September 13th 06, 08:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
Long rides
Group: rec.bicycles.misc
Date: Wed, Sep 13, 2006, 2:45pm (EDT+4)
From: (Claire*Petersky)
As for the cue sheet and your own
odometer not corresponding.... I know
my...
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Forum: General
September 13th 06, 08:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Wind powered bike light
more efficient than that sloo-oow loading web page, I would hope.
But I wouldn't put my money into it. Wind is just not as effective as a
rolling wheel when it comes to turning something, especially...
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Forum: General
September 13th 06, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 8
Views: 788
What do you think---iPod speakers for the bike
Old school. I MacGyvered something like that way back in the eighty's
Now I just tuck a pair of small amplified walkman speakers into the side
pouches of my handlebar bag.
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Forum: General
September 13th 06, 08:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 862
Will a big company make a 650B bike?
I think Merlin makes a 650 dedicated frame, I know Terry does.
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Forum: General
September 13th 06, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 7
Views: 524
All around MTB tire selection?
No such animal. different conditions are best dealt with by different
tread patterns. Wide spaced knobs to shed mud, lots of knobs to hold
onto gravel and soft soil, smoother for hardpack and...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 09:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,647
Egg Beater end caps too soft
Group: rec.bicycles.tech
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2006, 9:39pm (EDT-3)
From: (Nate*Knutson)
The larger contact area feels more
secure and also more comfortable,
especially since...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 09:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,647
Egg Beater end caps too soft
My Egg's are new enough that I have only had a chance to regrease them
once. but I too noiticed the problem you stated, the end caps having all
the consistancy of albumen (pun intended).
Thanks for...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 09:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,347
squirrel autonomous defense theory
Group: rec.bicycles.tech
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2006, 10:27pm (EDT-3)
From: (****Chas)
Remember, they're just hairy tailed tree
rats! Breaded and deep fried they taste
just...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 09:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,347
squirrel autonomous defense theory
Not a bad idea, really. Even if he/she doesn't get out of the way at
least you're going straight and can bunn - er - squirrel hop the
critter.
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 09:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 851
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 09:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 539
Getting on and off a bike on rollers
OK, cicne walls, tables, chairs, etc. are out of the question, here's
what I did with my rollers.
Place a low step stool next to the rollers so you have something to put
your foot on,. Or even...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 08:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 635
Shifter Cable End Knobs
For awhile, the lead-ends (knobs) on a MTB shifter cable was slightly
larger than those on road cables. Presumably because the cables
themselves were larger in diameter. I guess the manufacturers...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 08:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,118
Cow Psychology
Group: rec.bicycles.tech
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2006, 10:46pm (EDT+4)
From: (Bill*Sornson)
Pheromone chamois cream.
I don't even want to THINK of what could go wrong with that one!
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 06, 08:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,118
Cow Psychology
Have you tried dressing up like Ronald McDonald? Or Jack? ;-3)
Seriously though, you might invest in an air horn. The sharp, very loud
blast might inspire a retreat
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 08:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 4
Views: 449
Picture
We could do that. You can upload photos to http://tinyurl.com and post a
link to them. Also, I have a "Concours d'Elegance" at my website for
displaying your beloved machines, with seperate showrooms...
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 3
Views: 345
Beginner's tire changing question
Let's put it this way: 0.05 inches is less than the thickness of a dime.
I think the rubber can handle that. :-3)
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My...
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 08:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 479
Neck pain!
As I'm sure others have already mentioned, neck pain (as with most
pains) are usually attributed to poor bike adjustment. In this case
either handlebard to far forwards (or seat too far back), Bars...
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 07:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
Long rides
Group: rec.bicycles.misc
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2006, 10:41am (EDT-3)
From: )
Now, a new question - what is your
longest training ride? Mine is 153...
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 07:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,274
Lunch for long rides
Group: rec.bicycles.misc Date: Tue, Sep 12, 2006, 3:27pm (EDT+4)
From: (Bill*Baka)
I learned my lesson last year on one of
my mountain rides around Beale AFB, by
necessity 70...
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 07:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 11
Views: 685
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 07:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,115
Traffic jam riding
Group: rec.bicycles.misc Date: Tue, Sep 12, 2006, 6:56pm (EDT+5)
From: (Jim*Higson)
I'd have to petition for it to be built first :)
Well, I suppose there *is* a another way,
but it...
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 03:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,115
Traffic jam riding
You're in town, right?
Find another road.
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My web Site:
http://geocities.com/czcorner
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Forum: General
September 12th 06, 03:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 746
question about radial spoke pattern
To answer Giles question, I sould have added that this would apply only
to bikes with front disc brakes, because the braking foirces which are
at the hub must be transferred through the spokes to the...
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