Forum: Techniques
March 28th 18, 11:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,355
Silent hubs
On 27-03-18 22:47, Joerg wrote:
Many folks with other freehubs don't need to holler "on your left" when
rolling downhill because you can hear the GRRRR.
How can I get people to holler that here...
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Forum: Techniques
March 2nd 18, 10:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,794
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 18, 10:12 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,239
not enough standards
On 22-01-18 23:29, Joerg wrote:
On 2018-01-22 03:50, Ned Mantei wrote:
On 20-01-18 20:52, Joerg wrote:
That was in a different context. I meant that a smaller chain ring up
front...
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Forum: Techniques
January 22nd 18, 11:50 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,239
not enough standards
On 20-01-18 20:52, Joerg wrote:
That was in a different context. I meant that a smaller chain ring up
front (especially if there is only one) seriously crimps the usefulness
of a bike for...
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Forum: Techniques
December 4th 17, 09:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 453
Mountain bike tire/wheel sizes
On 04-12-17 00:59, Frank Krygowski wrote:
In what seems to be perennial efforts to churn the market, mountain bike
designers went from 26" (ISO 559) to the ones knicknamed 29" (ISO 622,
same as...
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Forum: Techniques
December 1st 17, 01:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 750
Completing mudguards
On 01-12-17 11:38, Tanguy Ortolo wrote:
Frank Krygowski, 2017-11-30 21:22+0100:
I assume you're talking about what we call "mud flaps," like this:
...
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Forum: Techniques
October 19th 17, 11:17 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 686
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Forum: Techniques
June 21st 17, 02:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 89
Views: 2,695
Rubber cement question
On 21-06-17 03:26, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
That's precisely why I check my tube of glue BEFORE I go on a longer ride. It's part of my Pre-Ride checklist. I'd rather discover a problem here at home...
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Forum: Techniques
August 19th 16, 10:12 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Maybe I should have left the old chain on
On 18-08-16 19:00, Duane wrote:
On 18/08/2016 12:11 PM, Mike A Schwab wrote:
On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 8:54:36 PM UTC-5,
wrote:
I tend to get at least 5000 miles...
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Forum: Techniques
August 10th 16, 12:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,040
knackered bottom bracket
On 10-08-16 02:44, jbeattie wrote:
I did my own wiring for a bathroom remodel, and the inspector didn't ding me for not using an electrician -- and I wired new circuits into the panel. Maybe...
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Forum: Techniques
May 12th 16, 03:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
brakes for 28mm tires?
On 12-05-16 15:23, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 5/12/2016 7:01 AM, Ned Mantei wrote:
On 11-05-16 00:49, Frank Krygowski wrote:
My friend is still shopping for a bike. One sticking point: ...
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Forum: Techniques
May 12th 16, 12:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,065
brakes for 28mm tires?
On 11-05-16 00:49, Frank Krygowski wrote:
My friend is still shopping for a bike. One sticking point: Seems like
most low- to mid-range road bikes come with dual pivot brakes (usually
Tektro,...
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Forum: Techniques
April 6th 16, 12:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,432
559 is dead?
On 05-04-16 17:20, sms wrote:
On 4/2/2016 2:50 PM, AMuzi wrote:
who knew?
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Forum: Techniques
June 22nd 15, 10:15 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 817
Quick Links
On 21-06-15 23:50, wrote:
mooooooving away from the consumer circus, cutting out a container with window into spray area,
using an auto disc brake overhaul spray cleaner jetted...
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Forum: Techniques
December 26th 13, 11:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,088
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Forum: Techniques
May 2nd 13, 08:18 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 333
I can't believe I waited so long.
In article , (Király)
wrote:
About 10 years ago I put Shimano LX parallel-push V-brakes on my touring
bike. Ever since then the front one has...
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Forum: Techniques
January 6th 13, 10:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 85
Views: 1,650
Dropout spacing
In article
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Jay Beattie wrote:
snip...
Andre Jute
Hmm. How much people want what...
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Forum: Techniques
April 20th 12, 04:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 447
stem length
In article , Joe Riel
wrote:
Ned Mantei writes:
In January of 2006 there was a discussion of stem length here on
...
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Forum: Techniques
April 20th 12, 08:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 447
stem length
In January of 2006 there was a discussion of stem length here on
rec.bicycles.tech:
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Michael Press wrote:
But since wheel size and fork offset are not scaled up, I...
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Forum: Techniques
February 21st 12, 08:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 651
Installing KMC "MissingLink"
In article ,
(Arthur Shapiro) wrote:
I replaced my chain yesterday, and as usual put another KMC X10SL on the
Habanero.
...
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Forum: Techniques
January 30th 12, 08:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,088
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Forum: Techniques
January 29th 12, 03:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,088
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Forum: Techniques
December 26th 11, 09:23 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,179
Stem Failure?
In article ,
Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:28:08 -0500, "(PeteCresswell)"
wrote:
Does this...
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Forum: Techniques
October 9th 11, 09:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
folding bike for touring
In article
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bobdobbs wrote:
I am a lifelong bike tourer contemplating buying a folding bike for
...
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Forum: Techniques
November 27th 10, 09:39 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 71
Views: 4,797
mini pumps
In article ,
"Mark Cleary" wrote:
Any recommendations on a mini pump that can get your tires to at least 90
psi without too...
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