Forum: Rides
December 24th 06, 11:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
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Forum: Techniques
December 24th 06, 11:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 323
Looking for frame builders for repair
I believe that Tom Kellogg, of Spectrum Cycles, near Allentown, PA,
does repairs. I have not had repairs, but he built me a wonderful bike,
and I'll vouch for his integrity and skill. Regards, Roy...
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Forum: General
September 23rd 06, 01:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 11
Views: 534
how to tie your shoes
Claire Petersky wrote:
See he http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/bushwalklacing.htm
What in the world were you looking for when you came across this odd
little site?
Regards, Roy Zipris
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Forum: Rides
September 21st 06, 03:19 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
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Replies: 5
Views: 573
Bike paths in New Jersey
Fred wrote:
I was hoping someone could recommend a couple of good bike paths in New Jersey or eastern
PA. I live in New Jersey and the next couple of weekends I'd like to find some areas to...
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Forum: Rides
September 21st 06, 03:19 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
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Replies: 5
Views: 573
Bike paths in New Jersey
Fred wrote:
I was hoping someone could recommend a couple of good bike paths in New Jersey or eastern
PA. I live in New Jersey and the next couple of weekends I'd like to find some areas to...
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Forum: General
September 18th 06, 12:32 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 0
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Sweetpea Bikes
The daughter of a friend is having a bike built by Sweetpea Bikes, in
Portland:
http://www.sweetpeabicycles.com/blog/?page_id=59. Anyone ride one or
know anything about these folks? Regards, Roy...
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Forum: General
September 14th 06, 04:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,070
Long rides
Claire Petersky wrote:
For me, the usual daunting point of a century is not the last few miles, as
I figure I can drag my sorry ass a few more miles. I find that where it's
harder for me is...
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Forum: General
September 13th 06, 12:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,070
Long rides
Several years ago, on a hot, humid, muggy day, 108 miles on the
Princeton Event, hosted by the Princeton Freewheelers. I was helping a
friend attempt her first century (actually, according to cue...
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Forum: Techniques
September 13th 06, 12:11 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 806
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Forum: Techniques
September 7th 06, 01:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 46
Views: 2,693
New Brooks B17 Conditioning Question
Hello, Jay. I'm coming late to this thread, so my contribution may be
redundant. In any event, here it is: if the weather looks threatening,
stuff a plastic baggie (of the supermarket/convenience...
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Forum: Techniques
September 2nd 06, 02:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,174
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Forum: Techniques
September 2nd 06, 02:01 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 173
Views: 3,929
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Forum: General
September 2nd 06, 01:51 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 2
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Moots vs. Merlin vs. Seven
Merlins are, or were, designed by Tom Kellogg, who is Spectrum Bikes;
Merlin welds his ti frames, though he and his partner do their own
steel bikes. Why not go directly to the source? Tom's a...
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Forum: General
September 2nd 06, 01:47 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,497
DiNotte's tail light is unreal.
I don't trust o-rings mounts to hold lights in place well enough, which
might be the reason why that light comes with an extra o-ring.... --Roy
Zipris
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Forum: Techniques
September 1st 06, 12:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Techniques
August 29th 06, 04:57 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 119
Views: 3,888
Seven Cycles "Sounds Cheap"Touring Frame
R Brickston wrote:
Any suggestions on a frame builder?
Well, where are you? I live outside of Philadelphia, so I decided to
buy a Spectrum (www.spectrum-cycles.com/index.htm) from Tom...
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Forum: Techniques
August 29th 06, 12:04 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 119
Views: 3,888
Seven Cycles "Sounds Cheap"Touring Frame
R Brickston wrote: "Seven won't ship it without their name/logo on it.
Is this a decent
buy or would it be like a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt; $5 for the shirt
and $40 extra for the embroidered...
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Forum: General
August 23rd 06, 12:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 14
Views: 661
deceptive slopes
There's a section of Route 29, along the Delaware River in New Jersey,
that rides like it's uphill in both directions! I've thought about the
wind shifting directions between the morning leg and the...
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Forum: Techniques
August 15th 06, 01:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 347
Chain guide won't fit seat post
Robert Lee wrote:
My chain falls off when I shift from the 50 to the 36 chain ring.
I want to buy a chain guide to prevent this. But none of the three
brands will fit the 12cm seat post of my...
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Forum: Rides
August 11th 06, 04:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
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Replies: 6
Views: 799
RSVP 2006 Trip Report
Hi, Claire. Where does the phrase "blue room" come from? And what is a
"Dan Henry"? RSVP sounds like a journey I'd like to challenge myself,
one day. Regards, Roy Zipris
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Forum: Techniques
August 11th 06, 04:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 753
On the topic of presta valves
I took it for granted that it was understood that you "dangle" the
wheel while it is removed from the frame...although it is an amusing
image to think of someone, perhaps misled by my description,...
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Forum: Techniques
August 11th 06, 12:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 753
On the topic of presta valves
I don't recall where I heard about this technique, but I have tried it
once or twice with no problems: hold the tire with the valve at the
top, and simply let the tire dangle freely as you pump. You...
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Forum: General
August 2nd 06, 02:33 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 9
Views: 817
Seattle Shooting
Edward Dolan wrote: [snip]
Dear Saint Edward: You've tarnished your halo. "Have you no sense of
decency, sir, at long last? Have you left no sense of decency?" --Roy
Zipris
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Forum: Rides
July 30th 06, 11:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
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Replies: 1
Views: 401
Bike Tour in Central NJ
This is, I believe, the "Habitat for Humanity Tour" and it benefits
Middlesex County Habitat for Humanity. I did it several years ago and
found it a nicely-run event, for a good cause. --Roy Zipris
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Forum: General
July 26th 06, 12:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,510
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