Forum: Techniques
June 9th 11, 12:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Derailleur in spokes
Ken wrote:
OK, so much for my sob story. The real question I have is how the
heck do the RD go into the spokes in the first place? I was somwhere
Do you use a cadence sensor? If so, is the...
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Forum: Racing
September 14th 10, 04:21 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,092
Group etiquette overtaking slower riders
Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
The last thing I want is to inspire more people to beat up on me. Maybe I
Why? It makes you go faster, doesn't it?
I always hope for someone who can ride at least as...
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Forum: Racing
April 21st 10, 04:23 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 63
Views: 1,408
Ultra-light Weight Bikes
Steve Freides wrote:
Anyone who wants lighter and doesn't start by dropping bodyweight has a
serious lack of understanding of basic math. Let's see, what's heavier,
Speak for yourself, not...
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Forum: General
October 28th 09, 05:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 189
Views: 3,594
bikelane flamebait and going right
Tom Keats wrote:
In a traditional rectangular street-grid city with fairly
dense population and traffic, bike lanes are not limiting.
Visit Germany and you will learn that this statement is...
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Forum: General
October 26th 09, 03:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 189
Views: 3,594
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Forum: General
October 19th 09, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 189
Views: 3,594
bikelane flamebait and going right
Peter Cole wrote:
I don't doubt that, if the US became like Germany, that I might share
your views. Bike lane/path riding isn't my cup of tea, either. On the
There's a really simple solution...
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Forum: General
October 19th 09, 06:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 189
Views: 3,594
bikelane flamebait and going right
Peter Cole wrote:
Same old, same old. You don't have to translate (poorly) German sites to
hear the arguments, they're pretty old, and not well backed up with
research.
I invite you to...
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Forum: General
October 16th 09, 06:52 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 189
Views: 3,594
bikelane flamebait and going right
Simon Lewis wrote:
The cause of accidents is usually apathetic cyclists not bothering to
ensure they have bee spotted. What happens is that the cars parked on
Oh, so now it's up to the victim...
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Forum: General
October 16th 09, 04:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 189
Views: 3,594
bikelane flamebait and going right
Peter Cole wrote:
It's interesting to compare the US with Germany, which has made a
considerable investment in segregated bike facilities. The German auto
fatalities/mile are almost as high...
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Forum: Techniques
September 29th 09, 07:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,197
Fm Shi 9s to Campy 10s
Paul Kaldenberg wrote:
http://www.bike-components.de/shop/cat/c381_Road-Race-8-Speed.html
Campagnolo 32,50 Euro and Miche are 24 euro
Hmm, shipping to the US is 29,95 Euro, so that's not...
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Forum: Techniques
September 29th 09, 06:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,197
Fm Shi 9s to Campy 10s
--D-y wrote:
On Sep 29, Claus Assmann
It does? Where do I get a cheap 8 speed Campagnolo cassette?
http://tinyurl.com/ya8uqx
Error: Unable to find site's URL to redirect to.
Please...
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Forum: Techniques
September 29th 09, 04:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,197
Fm Shi 9s to Campy 10s
--D-y wrote:
Don't be bitter, guys. It just makes the 8 and 9 stuff cheaper, at
least for the moment.
It does? Where do I get a cheap 8 speed Campagnolo cassette?
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Forum: Techniques
August 21st 09, 04:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 592
Centaur RD Shift Adjustments
David Patnaude wrote:
I have ridden my road bike for many years with Centaur 10 speed brifters
and a 9 speed shimano rear wheel. I recently had the opportunity to upgrade
to a Campy 10 speed...
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Forum: General
June 21st 09, 04:42 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
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Forum: General
June 19th 09, 07:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
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Forum: Techniques
February 26th 09, 12:08 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Cleat positioning and pedaling motion
Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
[sorry for breaking the threading, your posting still did not show
up on our newsserver, so I copied the text from some search engine.]
First, are these "Bont" shoes (for...
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Forum: Techniques
February 25th 09, 11:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
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Forum: Techniques
February 25th 09, 06:07 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Cleat positioning and pedaling motion
wrote:
On Feb 24, 6:36*pm, wrote:
"Claus Assmann" wrote:
Recently I bought a new pair of shoes (Bont) and I have problems...
On Feb 23, 9:27 pm, "Mike...
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Forum: Techniques
February 25th 09, 05:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Cleat positioning and pedaling motion
Nick L Plate wrote:
Use your old shoes and see if the pain diminishes, either way see an
The pain was gone after another day, and I'm riding with other shoes
until I'll find a better way to...
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Forum: Techniques
February 23rd 09, 08:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,120
Cleat positioning and pedaling motion
Recently I bought a new pair of shoes (Bont) and I have problems
positioning the cleats correctly. Usually I simply compare new shoes
with old ones where I know that the cleats are placed properly,...
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Forum: General
January 1st 09, 09:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 2
Views: 769
Campagnolo Neutron or Zonda?
landotter wrote:
I snipped all the garbage. Just get some nice handbuilt 32H trad
Wow, thanks for being the expert here.
wheels on good hubs. maybe a 28H front if you're a lightweight....
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Forum: General
December 30th 08, 06:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 2
Views: 769
Campagnolo Neutron or Zonda?
As I dented the rim of my Eurus rear wheel I have to buy a new
wheelset (for my training bike). I can't decide between Neutron and
Zonda: the Neutron is lighter (better for climbing) but the...
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Forum: Techniques
December 25th 08, 01:47 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,719
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Forum: Techniques
December 2nd 08, 06:31 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,352
Can a dent in an aluminium rim be fixed?
jim beam wrote:
the #1 question is about dent size. small ones can sometimes be repaired,
About 15mm in length, and about 1.5mm "deep".
large ones, the rim is gone. chances are though, you...
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Forum: Techniques
December 1st 08, 09:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,352
Can a dent in an aluminium rim be fixed?
Last weekend I damaged the rim of my Campagnolo Eurus (previous
model with steel spokes) due to a pothole. The side wall has a
little (inwards) dent that is clearly noticeable during braking. I
asked...
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