Forum: Techniques
September 19th 11, 07:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 688
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Forum: Techniques
September 8th 11, 11:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 245
More questions on close-ratio triples
I'm building up a replacement for my old OCLV, which will get a triple
crank with 30/39/53 or 30/39/50 and probably 13/25 cassette at most,
or perhaps even 13/23. I wonder if I can use a Campy...
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Forum: Techniques
September 8th 11, 11:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,579
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Forum: Techniques
September 8th 11, 11:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,579
Whay are bicycle tires so damn expensive?
On Sep 6, 9:43*pm, James wrote:
bfd wrote:
Secret, go to one of those UK bicycle dealers, they sell Michelin, Conti and other brands of tires CHEAP! No middleman, no...
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Forum: Techniques
September 8th 11, 11:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,579
Whay are bicycle tires so damn expensive?
On Sep 6, 5:33*pm, Ronko wrote:
Why are bicycle tires so expensive? If I buy a set of 4 Michelin tires
for my care, that's about $500-$600; let's call it $550 (I haven't
...
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Forum: Techniques
July 4th 11, 07:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 163
Views: 2,102
Classic Wheels ?
On Jun 29, 12:49*pm, Ronko wrote:
For traditional box rim wheels (Mavic Open Pro, DT Swiss R1.1, etc.) the
classic configuration in hubs supplied by Major bike...
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Forum: Techniques
June 29th 11, 10:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,762
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Forum: Techniques
June 29th 11, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,057
Definitive book on cycling
OK, so if I start with that book from...Friel was his name? The
"Bible," is that the best there is, or what comes after that? Nothing?
Not counting the pharmacology path...
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Forum: Techniques
June 27th 11, 11:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 176
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Forum: Racing
June 26th 11, 10:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 6
Views: 751
Semi-trivial Crank observations
The Campagnolo UT cranks released for IIRC the 2007 model year forward
seem pretty sweet. They make some of the lightest aluminum cranks at a
given price and generally blow away the other big brands...
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Forum: Techniques
June 26th 11, 10:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,057
Definitive book on cycling
What is the best book for up to date advice to give to a new cyclist?
I'm thinking it needs to cover all the basics with a position
statement on drugs, on using power meters and so...
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Forum: Techniques
June 26th 11, 09:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 100
Views: 3,367
Frame waxing
On Jun 23, 2:29*pm, Keiron wrote:
Hello all,
I'm not too prissy
It matters very much what material you are "waxing." I use the same
materials on my German car and...
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Forum: Techniques
June 19th 11, 05:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 716
Bike Projects, Project Bikes
On Jun 17, 11:42*pm, Chalo wrote:
Chris M wrote:
Question 1) *Are there any light bottom brackets at reasonable prices?
Regl'r old Shimano 24mm bore outboard...
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Forum: Techniques
June 19th 11, 04:47 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 716
Bike Projects, Project Bikes
On Jun 17, 8:06*pm, Tēm ShermĒn °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
On 6/17/2011 7:44 PM, Chris M wrote:
I'm messing around with a carbon fiber frame and fork I...
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Forum: Techniques
June 18th 11, 01:49 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 656
Bar end or other TT gear shifting
I am building a project bike I wrote about, talking about bottom
bracket and crank choices. I notice that simple levers for shifting
often cost as much or more than integrated brifters. I don't...
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Forum: Techniques
June 18th 11, 01:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 716
Bike Projects, Project Bikes
I'm messing around with a carbon fiber frame and fork I bought on ebay
from one of the generic Chinese frame and accessory sellers. It looks
pretty good so far, as copying the frame dimensions of...
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Forum: Techniques
May 8th 11, 02:02 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 832
Triple Shimano Crank and compatible derailleurs?
I bought my first Shimano crank, a 105 5600 Triple. It uses a 30/39/50
chainring set. I would like to find a front derailleur that is
compatible without having to swap between these cranks and a...
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Forum: Techniques
March 27th 11, 12:33 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 810
Rear Campy hubs and alternate rear wheels
I found out in the late 1990s that Campy wheels seem to have more
"dish" in the hubs than virtualy any other that I used, and when
combined with the 2 to 1 rear spokes on selected designs that I...
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Forum: Racing
March 19th 11, 01:25 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 16
Views: 742
Warming up for elite athletes
On Mar 15, 8:23*am, RicodJour wrote:
On Mar 15, 10:46*am, "Steve Freides" wrote:
Chris Renard wrote:
I'm convinced that warming up with...
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Forum: Racing
March 19th 11, 01:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 16
Views: 742
Warming up for elite athletes
On Mar 15, 7:46*am, "Steve Freides" wrote:
Chris Renard wrote:
I'm convinced that warming up with precision becomes more crucial as
the athlete improves, and as the event...
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Forum: Techniques
August 6th 10, 12:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 454
1998 OCLV frame weight
I am planning a heart transplant surgery on a bike with parts ranging
from 1998 to 2010. I started looking for a replacement for the frame
in ~2001 but I never stopped using it.
It has a 1" steer...
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Forum: Racing
November 21st 09, 06:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 864
Innocence Project (Cycling Division)
Tyler Hamilton
Floyd Landis
Davide Rebellin
Others?
I believe them.
Millar getting busted by the cops without internal sports tests
catching him first...changed the game. Secret meeting already...
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Forum: Techniques
November 15th 09, 07:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Campy Hub Overhaul Kit
Ever since the Campy hubs changed to aluminum, they have all been
interchangeable for parts. Is this still the case for all Campy
including Fulcrum? I know there are some materials differences...
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Forum: Techniques
October 18th 09, 09:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 601
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Forum: Techniques
October 18th 09, 09:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 601
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