Forum: Techniques
September 14th 08, 05:25 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 08, 04:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,528
Frame pump recommendation
wrote:
Both times this happened when I tried to depend upon the pump for more
than emergencies (usually of other people). This pump is not adequate
for regular use,...
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Forum: Techniques
September 12th 08, 02:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,528
Frame pump recommendation
(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Per Tim McNamara:
I have the Master Blaster, which was the predecessor to the Road Morph,
and the head has blown off the end of the hose several times at 120 psi,
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Forum: Techniques
September 11th 08, 03:46 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,528
Frame pump recommendation
Clive George wrote:
This pump is not adequate for
regular use, such as using it as the sole pump on a tour.
Mine is :-)
(old master blaster I think, no gauge)
Possibly. I strongly...
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Forum: Techniques
September 11th 08, 05:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,528
Frame pump recommendation
Tim McNamara wrote:
In article ,
wrote:
Another poster has complained that his Topeak's inline gauge has
blown off...
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Forum: Techniques
September 11th 08, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 497
(Sub)Compact Gearing 46/30 ?
Jason wrote:
I've used this combination on a old triple crankset with 110mm and
74mm 5 bolt patterns. I put a 46 on the inside of the larger bolt
pattern, using single speed/single chainring...
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Forum: Techniques
September 11th 08, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,528
Frame pump recommendation
Jay Beattie wrote:
I switched to a Topeak Road Morph after I belatedly noticed how many
RBT posters recommended it:
I have rescinded my recommendation.
Another poster has complained...
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Forum: General
September 11th 08, 03:46 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Techniques
September 10th 08, 04:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 497
(Sub)Compact Gearing 46/30 ?
wrote:
Bought my TA rings (48, 40, and 30) from a mailorder house in
England. Much less than $41 for the 30 tooth 94mm ring. Even with
shipping included. Back...
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Forum: Techniques
September 9th 08, 04:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 497
(Sub)Compact Gearing 46/30 ?
wrote:
You need an older 5 arm mountain bike crankset that uses 94mm bolt
circle diameter and square taper bottom bracket. Then just use the
two outer positions. I...
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Forum: Techniques
September 9th 08, 04:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 497
(Sub)Compact Gearing 46/30 ?
wrote:
I've just completed a ride in the mountains of North Carolina. I used
my crossbike .. with 46/38 on the front and
while it was sufficient for the long drags up the...
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Forum: Techniques
September 5th 08, 02:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 430
Campy Bearing size
Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
On Sep 4, 5:32 pm, "Jeff Martin" wrote:
I have 2 sets of 1995 Chorus hubs. Does anyone know what size the bearings
are in the front...
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Forum: Techniques
September 2nd 08, 04:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 771
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Forum: Techniques
September 2nd 08, 06:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 933
Recommendation for short rider
anonymousNetUser wrote:
Hope this is the right newsgroup for this sort of question.
I'm looking to buy a bicycle. I intend to ride mostly back and forth to
work; about 0.6 miles on level...
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Forum: Techniques
September 2nd 08, 04:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 771
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Forum: General
September 2nd 08, 02:19 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,670
...but is she, you know, experienced?
Michael Baldwin wrote:
Had Hillary not been thrown under the affirmative action Brinks truck
by the Dems, I was going to vote for her for the sheer entertainment
factor.
Actually, she would...
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Forum: Techniques
September 1st 08, 03:59 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 100
Views: 2,692
putting fenders on my bike
Woland99 wrote:
It keeps raining in Texas - and precisely when I have window in my
day when I can ride. Got tired and decided to adopt rain or shine
riding policy. One of the professors I knew...
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Forum: General
September 1st 08, 03:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,670
...but is she, you know, experienced?
Michael Baldwin wrote:
All the while creating larger gov't
agencies with more people (votes) and more power ($$$$$$$$).
Right. Only liberals would do that.
The American Blue Bloods are...
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Forum: General
August 29th 08, 11:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.motorcycles
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,301
Looking for novelty helmet
David L. Johnson wrote:
The Arte Johnson picture is very odd. It seems that that is a fake
bike, which is strange since a real one would have been cheaper. But if
you look at the front...
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Forum: General
August 29th 08, 11:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.motorcycles
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,301
Looking for novelty helmet
Sean_Q_ wrote:
Paul Ciszek wrote:
But he would like, if possible, to get one that looks like
the old Kaiser Wilhelm era german military helmets, with the spike on
top.
I suppose a...
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Forum: General
August 28th 08, 03:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 8
Views: 693
Bicycle-Deer Collision
Steve McDonald wrote:
The brother-in-law of a friend had his femur broken in 3 places last
night, when he collided with a deer when going about 30 mph on a
downhill road. It's a reminder that...
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Forum: Techniques
August 28th 08, 05:01 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 818
Smallest 100PSI gauge?
wrote:
I'm thinking of purchasing a gauge for my saddle bag, so that when I
want to drop pressure for say, sandy conditions, I can make sure I'm
not going too low and risking...
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Forum: General
August 27th 08, 05:26 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.bicycles.misc,misc.legal,ca.general
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,550
incident with bicyclist today
Brent P wrote:
That said why complicate the roadway with bike lanes in the first place?
Not the issue of the moment, but I agree.
Wait a minute. You were stopped? She hit you? Why...
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Forum: Techniques
August 27th 08, 04:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 334
Radial vs 3 cross
Ed Sullivan wrote:
Dear Wheelheads,
Any advantages, other than perhaps aesthetic, to a radially spoked
front wheel?
No.
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Forum: General
August 27th 08, 04:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.bicycles.misc,misc.legal,ca.general
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,550
incident with bicyclist today
wrote:
In California, at least, I remember reading in the drivers' manual
that one is supposed to occupy the bike lane before turning right
(which is usually no longer...
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