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Forum: Techniques December 25th 12, 10:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 44
Views: 1,219
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Frame repaired?

On 2012-12-24, Lou Holtman wrote:

On 2012-12-24 11:29:43 +0000, John B. said:

On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:37:02 +0100, Lou Holtman
wrote:
...
Forum: Techniques October 22nd 12, 11:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 28
Views: 1,158
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Using STAN'S tire sealant?

On 2012-10-22, John B wrote:
On Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:07:58 -0500, John Thompson
wrote:

Heh:...
Forum: Techniques October 22nd 12, 04:07 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 28
Views: 1,158
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Using STAN'S tire sealant?

On 2012-10-20, John B wrote:
On Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:16:05 -0700 (PDT), Sir Ridesalot
wrote:

I don't race. I just really enjoy the ride...
Forum: Techniques October 7th 12, 06:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 36
Views: 1,093
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Better pedals?

On 2012-10-04, Wes Groleau wrote:

Well, I never lubricated the original, and it lasted thirty years,

So, why did you replace it?

--

-John )
Forum: Techniques August 24th 12, 05:08 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 23
Views: 1,490
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
For those interested in a Lyotard Mod. 23 clone...

On 2012-08-23, AMuzi wrote:

MKS Urban Platform has cartridge bearings and a very nice
inset aluminum threaded end cap. Quality/features somewhere
between Sylvan and the...
Forum: Techniques March 28th 12, 03:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
All time champ and good guy

On 2012-03-25, AMuzi wrote:
Dan O wrote:
Yellow Jersey - from all indications an aweswome LBS - it's owner
doing a world of good to... well, the whole world.

...
Forum: Techniques April 9th 11, 04:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 1,283
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Crank cotters

On 2011-03-31, =?windows-1252?Q?T=BAm_Sherm=AAn=99_=B0=5F=B0?= "" wrote:

On 3/31/2011 1:15 PM, Çhâlõ Çólîñã wrote:
AMuzi wrote:

Have your LBS press new greased pins in...
Forum: Techniques February 9th 11, 05:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 24
Views: 1,364
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Rigidly attached pedals to a bicycle wheel?

On 2011-02-07, AMuzi wrote:

Mister2u wrote:

Just saw this today www.innercitybikes.com

Humans. What a species we are!
endlessly creative.

A solution in...
Forum: Techniques February 9th 11, 05:32 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 24
Views: 1,171
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
3 speed tire size.....

On 2011-02-07, =?windows-1252?Q?T=BAm_Sherm=AAn=99_=B0=5F=B0?= "" wrote:

On 2/7/2011 2:08 AM, Chalo Colina wrote:
cycosteve wrote:

Hey.. got a tech question....... I have an old Royal...
Forum: Techniques January 23rd 11, 05:27 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 22
Views: 1,125
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Bicycle ABS system

On 2011-01-22, Martin Riddle wrote:
For those that would be interested...

The latest issue of Circuit cellar Ink (Jan 2011) has an article on a
ABS system for a...
Forum: Techniques January 1st 11, 06:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 26
Views: 1,015
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
chain rub on crankset normal?

On 2010-12-31, Mark Cleary wrote:
I just notice changing my tire today that I have a bit of chain rub on the
crankset set when in the 12-13 cog and the small ring 39. It...
Forum: Techniques December 18th 10, 05:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 602
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Tubular on clincher rim?

On 2010-12-18, =?windows-1252?Q?T=BAm_Sherm=AAn=99_=B0=5F=B0?= "" wrote:

On 12/17/2010 2:15 PM, ArvidSvensson wrote:
Hi gurus!
I've heard that it's common among triathletes to race with...
Forum: Techniques December 15th 10, 03:49 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 1,698
Views: 44,519
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
OT - Medical Costs

On 2010-12-15, Ala wrote:

"(PeteCresswell)" wrote in message
...

The biggest one that comes to my...
Forum: Techniques December 7th 10, 04:23 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 153
Views: 5,989
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Dropout adjuster screws

On 2010-12-07, AMuzi wrote:

Here are some:
http://www.yellowjersey.org/endweld.html

The "adjuster" bolts are pretty useless IMO. I've taken to filling the
holes with...
Forum: Techniques November 12th 10, 04:33 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 53
Views: 1,353
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Now starts the winter of our discontent

On 2010-11-11, Tom Sherman °_° wrote:

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4sb-yTReM.

Every year we lose a few people going through the ice on the rivers....
Forum: Social Issues November 11th 10, 03:19 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.soc
Replies: 70
Views: 4,065
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Can Saddles Restrict Bloodflow To Legs?

On 2010-11-10, Peter Cole wrote:

Newer shorts seem to have all switched over to bulkier pads, which I
really don't like, it's getting hard to find those with the thin...
Forum: Techniques November 8th 10, 04:03 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Replacement tubing for Silca track pump?

On 2010-11-07, AMuzi wrote:

Ciera wrote:
I've got a Silca track pump from the early 1980s and the rubber tube
is old and cracked. I replaced it with some brake tubing...
Forum: Techniques October 19th 10, 04:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.soc
Replies: 22
Views: 1,188
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
League of American Bicyclists (LAB) members - an election plea

On 2010-10-18, Tim McNamara wrote:

The best prevention is not to crash. ;-)

Indeed. And the best prevention for crashing is not to ride, but where's
the fun in that?

--...
Forum: General September 28th 10, 04:51 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Where to buy non-padded bike shorts for a good price?Preferably around Raleigh, NC

On 2010-09-26, Kevan Smith wrote:

All non padded shorts will have the chafing, issue, I think. The pad is
there to prevent chafing. If you don't like a thick pad, try...
Forum: General September 16th 10, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 8
Views: 994
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Air horn in cold weather?

On 2010-09-15, dgk wrote:

I have one of those $25 air horns - this kind of thing:

http://www.nycewheels.com/air-zound-horn.html

It is very useful for commuting, capable...
Forum: Techniques September 12th 10, 03:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Chainring quality

On 2010-09-11, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 11-9-2010 18:24, incredulous schreef:
1. I have the impression my elderly Campy chainrings, from 144bcd
Nuovo Record (mid...
Forum: General September 12th 10, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 56
Views: 2,026
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
An Inconvenient Truth

["Followup-To:" header set to rec.bicycles.misc.]
On 2010-09-08, Andre Jute wrote:

Is that Saint Rachel Carson of the "Silent Spring", the notorious
instigator of the...
Forum: General July 29th 10, 04:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Bicycle mechanic

On 2010-07-28, -M- wrote:

The short of it: How difficult is it for somebody pushing 50 with
little experience assembling and repairing bicycles (aside from the
...
Forum: General July 20th 10, 04:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,rec.bicycles.misc,alt.true-crime
Replies: 32
Views: 1,360
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Almost collided with a bicyclist today

On 2010-07-19, necromancer - ECHM wrote:

SFB spewed:

I'm heading W and cyclist S. 4way stop. I stop but the cyclist just
flies thru at 25 mph and i...
Forum: Techniques July 4th 10, 06:24 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 25
Views: 816
Posted By John Thompson[_3_]
Tubing Failure?

On 2010-07-03, (PeteCresswell) wrote:

Next time around, if I have a choice; I'm coming back exactly the
same size as Wallmart's "medium" men's clothing dummy.

Good idea. Keep us...
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