Forum: Techniques
April 15th 08, 01:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 618
"Air Free Tires" ?
Anyone ever try those "air free tires"?
www.airfreetires.com
In a way, this sounds like a product of my dreams, but I suspect it
may cause more problems than it solves. (And I'm sure the ride...
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Forum: General
February 3rd 08, 03:49 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 1
Views: 531
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Forum: General
December 28th 07, 02:46 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 4
Views: 609
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Forum: General
December 25th 07, 02:49 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 4
Views: 609
Does CoQ10 raise HR?
I recently begun taking 300mg/day of CoQ10, to see if it helps with my
inflammed gums. It now seems that my HR is noticably higher than
normal . . . it seems to easily get up to my AT while doing...
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Forum: General
October 28th 07, 02:39 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 3
Views: 446
Nationwide bike tour club?
On Oct 27, 9:53 pm, "Mike Kruger" wrote:
wrote:
A couple years ago, while looking for a tour to do, I came across a
website that was...
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Forum: General
October 28th 07, 01:25 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 3
Views: 446
Nationwide bike tour club?
A couple years ago, while looking for a tour to do, I came across a
website that was apparently some sort of a nationwide bike club that
did a couple dozen tours each year in various locations. (I...
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Forum: Techniques
October 16th 07, 01:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 588
Tick, tick, tick . . . HELP!!
I'm really starting to get annoyed at this (nearly) constant ticking
sound on my bike when pedaling. (Every once in a blue moon it
mysteriously stops for 5 - 10 pedal strokes.) I thought it may...
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Forum: Racing
October 2nd 07, 02:21 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 4
Views: 706
Why is my seat so far forward?
I'm a 39 yr. old male recreational cyclist who averages nearly 200
mile/week. I've experimented extensively (obsessively?) with my fit
over the years. It turns out that I'm the fastest with the...
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Forum: General
September 30th 07, 04:02 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Should my seat be that far forward?
On Sep 29, 9:25 pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
wrote:
I'm a 39 yr. old male recreational cyclist who averages nearly 200
mile/week. I've experimented...
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Forum: General
September 30th 07, 01:59 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Should my seat be that far forward?
I'm a 39 yr. old male recreational cyclist who averages nearly 200
mile/week. I've experimented extensively (obsessively?) with my fit
over the years. It turns out that I'm the fastest with the...
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Forum: General
September 16th 07, 03:26 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,076
Kevlar bike tires not bullet proof
On Sep 15, 7:39 pm, Jorg Lueke wrote:
After my stock Bontrager select tires started to wear out after 2000
miles I got some Specialized Armadillos mainly because that's...
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Forum: Techniques
September 2nd 07, 04:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
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Forum: Techniques
September 2nd 07, 01:59 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 626
How do I get the brake hoods flat?
I've noticed on many bikes that the brake hood is parallel to the
ground, with no transition between it and the top of the bar. (Sorry,
thats the best I can describe it.) When I positioned the...
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Forum: General
August 22nd 07, 02:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 4
Views: 449
Do "dry lubes" cause chans to skip?
A while ago, I decided to try one of those "dry lubes." While I love
the fact that the drivetrain doesn't instanly turn black upon riding
the way "wet " lubes do, the dry ones seem to make for a...
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Forum: General
May 2nd 07, 01:46 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 370
V-brake questions . . .
On Apr 30, 6:14 pm, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
Sir Ridesalot wrote:
On Apr 30, 12:44 am, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
BobT wrote:
"Bill Sornson" wrote...
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Forum: General
April 29th 07, 02:39 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 370
V-brake questions . . .
I just got a cyclo-cross bike, equiped with V-brakes and was wondering
about a few things. (Pardon my ignorance, but this is the first time
I had this style.)
Is there a way to remove the wheel...
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Forum: General
April 1st 07, 04:01 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 426
How often should I apply dry lube?
Well, after trying on of those "dry lubes" on my chains, I'm kicking
myself for not using them all along! (Nice not having the drivetrain
all black after one ride!) My one question is how often...
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Forum: General
March 4th 07, 02:15 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 4
Views: 774
Does lifting weights cause muscles to shrink?
I know this goes against logic, but after lifting weights during the
off-season (Nov. - Mar.), some of my muscles measure 5 - 15mm SMALLER
in Mar. than when I start in the fall. I realize I won't...
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Forum: General
March 4th 07, 02:07 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 1
Views: 419
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Forum: Racing
January 28th 07, 01:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,223
"Bicycle World" TV show?
Anyone know what's going on with the "Bicycle World" TV show that was
suppossed to debut on Fox Sports this month?
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Forum: General
January 28th 07, 01:01 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 6
Views: 677
700C or 29" "cyclocross?"
I think my MTB has had it, and since its 17 yrs. old and doesn't fit
properly, its time to move on. At least 90% of my riding is on the
road -- partially because I'm too much of a klutz for the...
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Forum: Racing
October 6th 06, 01:24 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 805
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Forum: General
July 26th 06, 01:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 2
Views: 525
Why do I ride so lousy after touring?
Most years I go on tour for about a week, 60 - 100 miles/day, some
supported, others not. I do fine during the tour -- I'm usually in the
first half of the group, despite stopping often for...
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