Forum: General
September 10th 09, 03:31 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Close call
Ben Pfaff wrote:
Kristian M Zoerhoff writes:
AFAIK, headlights are required in all 50 states when
*operating* a bicycle at night, but are not required as
...
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Forum: General
September 9th 09, 04:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Close call
If I were not a cyclist myself, I would have probably collided with a
guy one night earlier in the week. I was turning onto a busy
residential street. It is pretty dark with lots of overhanging...
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Forum: General
August 13th 09, 05:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,041
Folding bike vs regular bike for 60 plus
Pat wrote:
catzz66 wrote:
Pat wrote:
catzz66 wrote:
The folders do not appeal to me. I don't see many of them, but
don't they have smaller wheels than normal road bikes? I...
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Forum: General
August 11th 09, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,041
Folding bike vs regular bike for 60 plus
Pat wrote:
catzz66 wrote:
The folders do not appeal to me. I don't see many of them, but don't
they have smaller wheels than normal road bikes? I might consider a
recumbent or trike if I...
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Forum: General
August 10th 09, 05:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,041
Folding bike vs regular bike for 60 plus
wrote:
I am now sixty plus, and was wondering if a folding bike might be a
good idea. If you fall, you fall a shorter distance. My inlaws biked
till they were...
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Forum: Techniques
July 30th 09, 07:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,659
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Forum: Techniques
July 29th 09, 10:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,659
Changing presta tubes on flat resistant tires
someone wrote:
I think from the reports of no more flats with "my most recent tire
choice" cannot be taken as useful statistics, or we would no longer
read of patching techniques, slime,...
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Forum: Techniques
July 29th 09, 12:20 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,659
Changing presta tubes on flat resistant tires
Put a little grease on your pump head. That way, the valve will slide
right out.
To changhe tube:
Remove tire from one side only, leaving the other side inside the
rim.
Put air in...
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Forum: Techniques
July 28th 09, 05:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,427
cleats
Peter Cole wrote:
mark cleary wrote:
I would not give up the cleats they have increase my speed and power
on the bike I love them on the road going fast. I did start with loose
...
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Forum: Techniques
July 28th 09, 03:45 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,659
Changing presta tubes on flat resistant tires
Gatorskin type tires are a little harder for me to change than other
tires. Any tips? Quickest tube swap for me has been to take the tire
off the rim, stuff the new tube in the tire and mount the...
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Forum: Techniques
July 28th 09, 03:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,100
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Forum: Techniques
July 28th 09, 03:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,100
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Forum: Techniques
July 27th 09, 11:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 672
Wired v. wireless bike computer?
Lou Holtman wrote:
Still Just Me - schreef:
On Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:44:57 -0700 (PDT), Dan O
wrote:
I do
bring the cell on bike rides for emergency purposes, but it...
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Forum: General
July 24th 09, 03:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 807
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Forum: General
July 7th 09, 11:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 83
Views: 2,002
Too close call, with a possible lesson
I've been caught off guard a few times by a situation like yours,
wondering what to yell.
My lessons are usually learned on my solo rides, but their have been a
lot of them in the 5 yrs...
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Forum: Techniques
June 29th 09, 06:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,069
Fragile presta valves
RonSonic wrote:
I do wonder if people then try to retighten that nut causing tension when some
air bleeds out of the tire. I don't know. I never tighten them more than enough
to keep from...
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Forum: Techniques
June 25th 09, 05:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,069
Fragile presta valves
Jason Spaceman wrote:
Last night I decided to go for a ride on my road bike. Before I leave
I inflate both tires on my bike to the proper pressure, using my Joe
Blow floor pump with the...
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Forum: Techniques
June 23rd 09, 04:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 420
Seat has a "leak"
Pat wrote:
catzz66 wrote:
WhiteTea77581 wrote:
My Bell gell seat has sprung a small leak.
Is there some good tape to repair it?
The seat is only about 3 years old.
...
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Forum: Techniques
June 22nd 09, 08:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 420
Seat has a "leak"
WhiteTea77581 wrote:
My Bell gell seat has sprung a small leak.
Is there some good tape to repair it?
The seat is only about 3 years old.
Thanks,
Andy
It's not...
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Forum: Techniques
June 16th 09, 05:57 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 99
Views: 3,693
Adjusting to an Upright Saddle?
Tom Sherman °_° wrote:
someone, probably Trevor Jeffrey, wrote:
On 16 June, 00:21, Tom Sherman °_°
wrote:
For those who take winters off riding, what...
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Forum: Techniques
June 16th 09, 05:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 625
polish and shoes Tyres and patterns.
Aeek wrote:
On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:05:16 -0700 (PDT), someone
wrote:
How do you clean your cycling shoes?
Never! So easy.
Likewise, never. Black shoes are the...
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Forum: Techniques
June 4th 09, 04:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,361
triple vs double front crank.
Still Just Me... wrote:
On Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:00:14 -0500, catzz66 wrote:
In fact the last time I
even remember shifting to the lowest gear was on a 100 degree Texas...
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Forum: Techniques
June 3rd 09, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,361
triple vs double front crank.
mark cleary wrote:
I have a triple crank on the front and I am thinking of getting a better
quality rode bike. I live in the flatlands of Illinois and normally I
just don't see a need for the...
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Forum: General
May 29th 09, 05:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,564
ID for Riding
Joy Beeson wrote:
On Fri, 22 May 2009 05:32:33 +0000 (UTC),
wrote:
Comments on whether they seem to be worth
the money?
A label stuck inside the helmet...
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Forum: Techniques
February 26th 09, 09:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,604
Fixies?
wrote:
If you want a fairly priced but better specced single speed road bike
that's strong, I think a Kona Paddy Wagon or Redline 925 are smarter
choices.
...
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