Forum: Techniques
June 4th 09, 10:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
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BMX pegs on a regular rear axle?
I'm sometimes carrying passengers on the rear rack. It happens seldom
and the distances are short, so I'm not into any special solution like
tandems or Xtracycles. I'd like to continue doing it on my...
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Forum: Techniques
May 26th 09, 09:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 445
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Forum: Techniques
March 9th 09, 07:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 169
Views: 3,382
Best hub dynamo and LED headlight
pm kirjoitti 09.03.2009:
Bicycle lighting seems for whatever reason to be stuck in a perpetual
state of two or three years ago. If you have the time and inclination,
I...
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Forum: Techniques
March 3rd 09, 07:11 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 218
Views: 4,284
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Forum: Techniques
November 29th 07, 08:11 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 329
Who makes offset rims nowadays?
Looking for an offset 26" rim for the rear wheel (and maybe for
the front disc wheel, as it seems that the typical disc hub offset
is equal to the typical rim offset, about 5 mm).
I know of Alex...
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Forum: Techniques
November 25th 07, 08:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,843
Gearing up for Winter Cycling
On 2007-11-23, Luke wrote:
When the temperature is well below the freezing point, mudguards
can be removed, as there is no slush any more. Very nice.
This point...
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Forum: Techniques
November 25th 07, 07:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,843
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Forum: Techniques
November 25th 07, 07:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 31
Views: 878
Changing flats in cold weather
On 2007-11-23, Javier wrote:
I'd like to keep riding my bike during the winter but I'm concerned
that if I get a flat I may not be able to repair it on the road and
have to...
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Forum: Techniques
November 22nd 07, 08:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,843
Gearing up for Winter Cycling
On 2007-11-20, David Bonnell wrote:
I am considering commuting through the winter (something I've never
done before). Riding a MTB. It just started snowing here.
Does...
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Forum: Techniques
October 28th 07, 05:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 907
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Forum: Techniques
October 1st 07, 02:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 98
Views: 3,106
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Forum: Techniques
March 19th 07, 09:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,220
1W Luxeon Headlight
On 2007-03-19, Peter Cole wrote:
Nite Hawk claims the [1W] Emitter is equivalent to a 10W incandescent
-- if only that were true.
That is not even close to be true....
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Forum: Techniques
February 3rd 07, 07:19 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 485
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Forum: Techniques
February 2nd 07, 09:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 485
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Forum: Techniques
January 23rd 07, 06:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,233
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Forum: Techniques
January 22nd 07, 08:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,233
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Forum: Techniques
January 22nd 07, 10:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,233
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Forum: Techniques
January 17th 07, 08:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 416
New Tiagra shifters
On 2007-01-17, Dave wrote:
Was wandering around my local LBS the other day and noticed a bike with
the '07 Tiagra shifters and was struck at how nice they seem.
[skip]
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 06, 07:42 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,072
COLD weather tire-tube repair?
On 2006-12-10, DougC wrote:
What tube patching method works the best in colder temperatures (such as
below freezing)? Old-style glue+patch, stick-on patches or tube...
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 06, 03:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,666
Catastrophic component failure
On 2006-11-18, Ron Olson wrote:
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My question is, has this happened to anyone else, ever?
This is said to be a common failure. I personally witnessed one.
The bolt snapped...
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Forum: Techniques
November 17th 06, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 448
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Forum: Techniques
November 14th 06, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,002
Carbon Frame for non-luggage touring ?
On 2006-11-14, erasmo wrote:
what do you think about using a Carbon Frame (Benotto Black Jack) for
non-luggage touring (cyclo-tourism) ?
i have read opinions for and...
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Forum: Techniques
November 14th 06, 08:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 448
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Forum: Techniques
November 6th 06, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 543
9 speed vs. ten speed Campy
On 2006-11-06, Solvang Cyclist wrote:
I have a friend that wants to upgrade his girlfriend's all Shimano bike to
Campy. It's currently a 9-speed triple. The first thing he...
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Forum: Techniques
October 20th 06, 09:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,497
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