Forum: General
December 12th 08, 06:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,769
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Forum: General
October 27th 08, 03:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 5
Views: 382
So much for "Peak Oil"
On Oct 24, 11:37 pm, "Mike Jacoubowsky" wrote:
Don't worry, Peak Oil will come back, and sooner than later if we don't
pay attention to the early warning we got.
Peak oil...
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Forum: UK
September 6th 08, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 80
Views: 2,490
Why don't Americans ride bikes?
On Sep 6, 3:15 pm, "Jack May" wrote:
People typically choose the transportation mode with the lowest cost.
Which perfectly explains why they buy cheap Audis and BMW's and...
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Forum: Rides
September 6th 08, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 69
Views: 2,471
Why don't Americans ride bikes?
On Sep 6, 3:15 pm, "Jack May" wrote:
People typically choose the transportation mode with the lowest cost.
Which perfectly explains why they buy cheap Audis and BMW's and...
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Forum: Social Issues
September 6th 08, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 87
Views: 3,352
Why don't Americans ride bikes?
On Sep 6, 3:15 pm, "Jack May" wrote:
People typically choose the transportation mode with the lowest cost.
Which perfectly explains why they buy cheap Audis and BMW's and...
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Forum: General
September 6th 08, 09:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 90
Views: 2,327
Why don't Americans ride bikes?
On Sep 6, 3:15 pm, "Jack May" wrote:
People typically choose the transportation mode with the lowest cost.
Which perfectly explains why they buy cheap Audis and BMW's and...
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Forum: General
August 23rd 08, 09:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,612
Beginner bike tools
On Aug 23, 3:17 pm, Laura of San Diego wrote:
I'm not looking to open a bike shop. I just want to keep my bike running as long
as possible...
REI carries some decent...
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Forum: General
August 10th 08, 08:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,188
Advice to Bike shop owners
On Aug 10, 9:22 am, TomP wrote:
Will wrote:
On Aug 9, 12:56 pm, "Pat" wrote:
And, since this is a Kysrium wheel, I would have thought they...
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Forum: General
August 9th 08, 08:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,188
Advice to Bike shop owners
On Aug 9, 12:56 pm, "Pat" wrote:
And, since this is a Kysrium wheel, I would have thought they would
have assumed I knew something about tires and tubes!
Except those cases...
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Forum: General
July 16th 08, 04:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 13
Views: 690
Traveling With Your Bike By Air
On Jul 15, 10:47 pm, "emanon" wrote:
I am starting to lay plans for a trip. I've never wanted to take a bike by
air before, so I don't know what is required. Any suggestions...
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Forum: General
July 13th 08, 07:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 37
Views: 817
What are the reasons you have fallen down?
On Jul 13, 1:03 pm, Ablang wrote:
What are the reasons you have fallen down?
Riding in a dark place and not seeing the big sawhorse in front of the
work hole in the road. Some...
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Forum: General
July 13th 08, 01:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,278
27 inch tires make a comeback
Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
most of these bikes are way past their shelf life, and usually aren't worth bringing back to life. You could spend a whole lot of money fixing up some of those old relics,...
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Forum: General
July 11th 08, 06:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,599
Selecting a Bike
Katuzo wrote:
When I talked to the people at
work, they all seem to like low end mountain bikes...
Don't go there... Go he
http://www.bianchiusa.com/08_milano_alfine.html
or
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Forum: General
June 28th 08, 05:02 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,136
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Forum: General
June 27th 08, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,136
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Forum: General
June 15th 08, 03:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 5
Views: 702
Newbie Cyclist Question
On Jun 14, 6:46 pm, Peter H wrote:
This seat has only one bolt on it and I didn't
realize that you can move it around on the rails, but also tilt it
when this bolt is...
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Forum: General
May 27th 08, 05:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
Help on choosing new bike
On May 26, 8:37 pm, "Pat" wrote:
It all depends upon how much you want it "your way."
Precisely.
If you don't have tools and are mostly happy with the stock bike
there's no...
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Forum: General
May 26th 08, 06:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
Help on choosing new bike
On May 26, 10:25 am, landotter wrote:
It's extremely rare for this to be economically smart.
A question... do you have a stand and tools? And if so, why?
If not, your...
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Forum: General
May 26th 08, 04:08 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
Help on choosing new bike
On May 25, 10:30 am, Shark wrote:
I ride mostly to keep fit and because I enjoy it a lot. And by keeping
fit it doesn't have anything to do with loosing weight...
Sound...
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Forum: General
May 18th 08, 02:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
700c tires duration?
On May 17, 3:26 pm, Ablang wrote:
If I use these tires purely on asphalt & concrete, how many miles can
I expect these tires to last?
What do you guys get on your tires (of...
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Forum: General
May 13th 08, 10:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,429
need advice on: Trek 1600 or Felt z70?
On May 13, 2:00 pm, SMS wrote:
No such thing as peddles.
Time to sell the Google stock. The spell checker missed it. Both
times. I guess there is something called a...
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Forum: General
May 13th 08, 06:31 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,429
need advice on: Trek 1600 or Felt z70?
On May 13, 11:19 am, SMS wrote:
However the disadvantage of the CrossCheck Complete is that it lacks a
triple crankset.
I had to laugh here. One of the things I was...
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Forum: General
May 13th 08, 04:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,429
need advice on: Trek 1600 or Felt z70?
On May 13, 8:46 am, wrote:
Hello,
Felt z70.
Trek 1600 priced
Trek 2.1
Surly Crosscheck?
Before you buy, you might want to also look at, test ride, a Surly
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Forum: General
May 8th 08, 10:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,209
How much should one spend on a bicycle?
Ablang wrote:
I know that a lot of details would factor into this, but I am
wondering what bicycle enthusiasts consider when buying a new (or
used) bike?
I'd spend enough to get a Breezer or a...
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Forum: General
May 4th 08, 05:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 9
Views: 525
Trouble's Coming
On May 3, 12:21 pm, "Pat" wrote:
I've known the bike shop owner for nearly three years now and I've
never before seen her look so angry.
Methinks you should question...
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