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Forum: Social Issues July 31st 12, 06:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.soc
Replies: 13
Views: 3,240
Posted By [email protected]
Bicycles and the Law

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1:57:59 PM UTC-5, (unknown) wrote:
On Friday, July 13, 2012 6:42:52 PM UTC-7, Cyclintom wrote:

In a group ride it isn’t unusual to see people aged from 18 to 75...
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 05:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 483
Views: 6,849
Posted By [email protected]
Why the pros are slowing down.

On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 11:13:15 AM UTC-5, Dan O wrote:
On Monday, July 30, 2012 10:04:31 PM UTC-7, wrote:

On Monday, July 30, 2012 10:44:26 PM UTC-4, Dan O wrote:

...
Forum: Techniques July 31st 12, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 483
Views: 6,849
Posted By [email protected]
Why the pros are slowing down.

On Monday, July 30, 2012 6:08:40 PM UTC-5, Jay Beattie wrote:
On Jul 30, 2:25*pm, Duane Hebert wrote:



The dude liked old French bikes and had a fondness for their...
Forum: Techniques July 29th 12, 08:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 483
Views: 6,849
Posted By [email protected]
Why the pros are slowing down.

On Sunday, July 29, 2012 12:49:39 PM UTC-5, Dan O wrote:
On Jul 29, 9:47 am, wrote:

Instead of nitpicking my points, why don't you answer my questions? What am I missing? ...
Forum: Techniques July 29th 12, 05:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 483
Views: 6,849
Posted By [email protected]
Why the pros are slowing down.

Instead of nitpicking my points, why don't you answer my questions? What am I missing? What havoc am I wreaking? Let's call that cruising gear around 50x15. As Jobst stated repeatedly, if you can...
Forum: Techniques July 29th 12, 04:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 483
Views: 6,849
Posted By [email protected]
Why the pros are slowing down.

On Sunday, July 29, 2012 10:38:51 AM UTC-5, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 29-7-2012 17:29, schreef:

I'm curious how you arrive at the conclusion that "most people don't change...
Forum: Techniques July 29th 12, 04:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 483
Views: 6,849
Posted By [email protected]
Why the pros are slowing down.

I'm curious how you arrive at the conclusion that "most people don't change gears often enough." I'm probably one of those people, but it certainly doesn't present itself as a problem. Tell me,...
Forum: Techniques July 28th 12, 11:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 26
Views: 1,122
Posted By [email protected]
Noise from DT Swiss Hub

On Saturday, July 28, 2012 4:15:13 AM UTC-5, thirty-six wrote:
On Jul 28, 6:15*am, datakoll wrote:

spoke rub



and that, but changing QR tension is the easiest....
Forum: Techniques July 24th 12, 07:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 122
Views: 2,953
Posted By [email protected]
Inner tube recommendation

On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 1:39:36 PM UTC-5, JoeRiel wrote:
writes:

> The big reason I love old single pivot brakes (it's all I use)
> ... that and the fact that...
Forum: Techniques July 24th 12, 07:08 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 122
Views: 2,953
Posted By [email protected]
Inner tube recommendation

The big reason I love old single pivot brakes (it's all I use) ... that and the fact that they'll follow a whacked rim without braking and allow you to finish a ride (or get home anyway). I wish...
Forum: Techniques July 24th 12, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 122
Views: 2,953
Posted By [email protected]
Inner tube recommendation

On Monday, July 23, 2012 6:19:45 PM UTC-5, thirty-six wrote:


downside is being unable to steady the pump by holding on to the tyre, so then the valve stem gets unecessarily stressed. Bracing...
Forum: Techniques July 24th 12, 05:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

True that, but it does point out a design weakness in the Speedplay cleats. It does create a market for cleat covers though (ones that wear out quickly too!).


On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:11:23 AM...
Forum: Techniques July 24th 12, 01:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

In addition to the screw heads getting worn, I've seen them get so worn from walking that they wear through, leaving part of the cleat no longer attached.

On Monday, July 23, 2012 2:07:18 PM...
Forum: Techniques July 23rd 12, 05:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 122
Views: 2,953
Posted By [email protected]
Inner tube recommendation

On Monday, July 23, 2012 9:08:04 AM UTC-5, sms88 wrote:
On 7/20/2012 10:21 AM, Art Harris wrote:

> Yep. I just ordered some 28-32 mm Forte tubes from Performance. They
> weigh 139g and...
Forum: Techniques July 23rd 12, 05:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

On Monday, July 23, 2012 10:46:17 AM UTC-5, Phil W Lee wrote:
Lou Holtman > considered Mon, 23 Jul 2012
14:37:45 +0200 the perfect time to write:

>Op 23-7-2012...
Forum: Techniques July 23rd 12, 05:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

On Monday, July 23, 2012 8:05:46 AM UTC-5, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 23-7-2012 14:52, Duane schreef:
> On 07/23/2012 08:37 AM, Lou Holtman wrote:
>> Op 23-7-2012 14:21, Duane schreef:
...
Forum: Techniques July 20th 12, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 122
Views: 2,953
Posted By [email protected]
Inner tube recommendation

On Friday, July 20, 2012 1:41:31 AM UTC-5, SMS wrote:
snip

When you consider that wholesale price of Kenda tubes is right at $2.50ea when buying in bulk, you can understand why they charge $5 for...
Forum: Techniques July 20th 12, 05:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

On Friday, July 20, 2012 10:06:18 AM UTC-5, JoeRiel wrote:
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That is partly a feature of the shoe. My road bike has Speedplays, the
shoes I use with it have a hard plastic bottom. ...
Forum: Techniques July 19th 12, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

On Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:09:03 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:05:21 PM UTC-4, (unknown) wrote:
>
>
> Frank, please tell us how SPD shoe/pedal...
Forum: Techniques July 19th 12, 07:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

On Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:01:46 PM UTC-5, Jay Beattie wrote:
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Why would I ever want to spin at 240 rpms? For me, it would mean
expending incredible amounts of energy just to move...
Forum: Techniques July 19th 12, 07:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

On Thursday, July 19, 2012 12:49:30 PM UTC-5, wrote:
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My riding is club riding, touring and utility riding. For those, I use flat shoes with slightly loose toe clips and...
Forum: Techniques July 18th 12, 10:46 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:04:38 PM UTC-5, JG wrote:
Well, most of it is Frank being Frank, but he is correct about one thing. Anyone who has used 2-sided SPD's and clips and straps on the...
Forum: Techniques July 18th 12, 05:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

It comes natural to some people such that they aren't even aware they're doing it. It's common for people to use any method possible to win an argument as opposed to seeking the truth.

Frank can...
Forum: Techniques July 17th 12, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 54
Views: 1,874
Posted By [email protected]
How's Jobst Doing?

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:21:27 AM UTC-5, (PeteCresswell) wrote:
Per "Tom $herman (-_-)"
">:
>the evidence that...
Forum: Techniques July 16th 12, 05:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 670
Views: 15,349
Posted By [email protected]
Idea for future of electronic gear shift. Beware, contains actual"tech" content.

Wow, Frank, you make it sound like changing shoes is a lot of work/big hassle.

On Sunday, July 15, 2012 10:18:01 PM UTC-5, Frank Krygowski wrote:
Joe Riel wrote:
>
>
> As mentioned,...
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