Forum: Techniques
November 2nd 08, 03:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 425
chain drops during xc
I've got chain-drop problems even every setting is right.
The chainline, shift-mech, chain lengh are all correct and function
normal during the ride. However, during the downhill session, the
chain...
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Forum: Techniques
June 18th 08, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 654
Dog fang necessary?
Dear Rodies:
1. Do you think dog fang(or other similar products) is a necessity on
your RB, even if it slightly adds weight and costs you more?
2. Do you ever know other rodie use homemade...
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Forum: Techniques
April 22nd 08, 09:50 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 227
Chainring Pitch Standard?
Hi folks, I own a GIANT Flight Mini 3 '07(same modle as Escape Mini 3
sold in Japan).
This is a 20" bike with single chainring(48T) and 11T-28T cassette,
130mm rear OLD. I ride high cadence and 48T...
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Forum: Techniques
January 16th 08, 07:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 815
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Forum: Techniques
January 16th 08, 12:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 815
Do you know anything about spoke patterns?
On Jan 15, 10:41*pm, Luke wrote:
Ooops, you're right; closer inspection reveals the holes are drilled
offset. Well, the next best option would be a pattern that uses...
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Forum: Techniques
January 15th 08, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 815
Do you know anything about spoke patterns?
Agree w/ Nick's point. Unless Lewis' 20" rim is a truely rigid one,
building it leaving some empty spoke holes won't produce a rideable
wheel.
I've just tried few weeks ago, building a normal 32H...
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Forum: Techniques
January 11th 08, 04:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 891
Radial on DS!?
On Jan 12, 12:13*am, Ron Ruff wrote:
On Jan 11, 2:38*am, Luke Forward wrote:
Powertap hub is unigue having its DS on the left. The manufacturer
...
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Forum: Techniques
January 11th 08, 09:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 891
Radial on DS!?
Radial on DS works? It seems against the drive-torgue theory.
My understading is that to transmit drive torgue, the rear hub DS must
at least be X2 laced,
the NDS is free to be laced radial to...
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Forum: Techniques
January 11th 08, 08:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 549
WHEEL BUILDING 273
A little bit sarcastism but I like it.
Are you guys making fun of someone who dosen't build bridges but
wheels?
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Forum: Techniques
January 11th 08, 08:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,218
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Forum: Techniques
January 8th 08, 09:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 822
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Forum: Techniques
January 7th 08, 03:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 822
Wheelbuilding - How much tension is enough?
Hello fellows. I'm a amature wheelbuilder from Taiwan. Having a few
expriences in wheelbuilding but for somehow a little comfued with
spoke tension. Mostly, I build wheels with Alexrims 32H and DT...
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