Forum: Techniques
October 17th 09, 06:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,997
What is the case with belt drive?
http://www.beltdrivebicycles.com/index.php/riemaandrijving/hoe-werkt-het
(scroll to the bottom photo)
Hmm... major frame modification required. Chain stays must be extra strong?
Maybe this is...
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Forum: Techniques
October 17th 09, 06:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,997
What is the case with belt drive?
http://www.santosbikes.com/?ct=bikes&page=riemaandrijving&&nav_active=265&bike
type=,santos,santos
I used Babelfish translation to read it in English. The term "oar" keeps
cropping up. I...
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Forum: Techniques
October 16th 09, 06:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,086
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Forum: Techniques
October 10th 09, 04:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 656
Titanium cassette: long life?
OK, a ti. cassette will be lighter than steel. But will it have a longer
life? Does Ti. wear better (less) than steel under similar riding styles?
Other pros & cons?
Thanks.
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Forum: Techniques
October 4th 09, 06:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 784
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Forum: Techniques
October 4th 09, 08:12 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 420
Your trainer's grandfather
So you can race bikes in a basement or on a stage
Maybe this is a stage prop of some kind:
Ride the bike along while the music plays (passage of time). Arrive at
girlfriend's house for dinner...
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Forum: Techniques
October 4th 09, 12:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 420
Your trainer's grandfather
I was thinking that there was a v-belt missing in that setup, it looked
like it was supposed to drive the front wheel for some reason (note
pulleys on roller axles.) Still can't figure out...
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Forum: Techniques
October 2nd 09, 07:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 206
All about chain
http://chain-guide.com/basics/1-1-1-structure-power-transmission-chain.html
Pretty interesting web site, very complete description about everything
relating to chains & sprockets: parts, wear,...
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Forum: Techniques
October 1st 09, 04:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 438
Chain slipping
Reconstituted mtb with new chain on used 9s cassette & 3x rings. (Bought the
bike used and never rode it before now so don't know its distant history.)
Standing on pedals in high gear (big-small...
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Forum: General
September 27th 09, 09:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,295
Replacing Marzocchi fork bushings
Marzocchi service manual shows special slide hammer with washers that fit
lower end of the old bushings to remove the bushings.
Anyone found a way other than this special tool to replace the...
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Forum: Techniques
September 23rd 09, 06:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,435
What to look for in a seatpost?
I was unhappy when my Thomson Elite broke in two pieces after 15
months (7,000 miles), but Thomson gave me a replacement on a
'goodwill' basis. The angle of my post, combined with my height...
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Forum: General
September 21st 09, 05:34 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 11
Views: 844
Geoff's Wedding
M
Wonderful story of "I Forgot Sunset Was at Seven".
Who was interviewing you via cell phone?
What were the pain pills for? Accident?
Dave
(re-beginning riding again,
San Jose, CA, USA)
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Forum: General
September 17th 09, 07:57 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 3
Views: 634
Calling all GT Zaskar owners...
What's the seat tube diameter on a early-mid 90's Zaskar LE? I can't find it
anywhere, my frame is elsewhere, and I'm being offered a good deal on a nice
post I think will fit.
But I need to hear...
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Forum: Techniques
September 17th 09, 07:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,047
Help: Fitting Disk Brakes to an older bike
He's become an evangelist for BB7s (but not BB5s).
Chalo
Yes, I've heard that there's a world of difference between the 5's and 7's.
Nothing but praise for 7's and little of it for 5's.
Dave
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Forum: Techniques
September 16th 09, 06:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,047
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Forum: Techniques
September 16th 09, 09:01 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,435
What to look for in a seatpost?
Thanks for your comments.
Well, the setback of a given post is fixed. But there's inherent
adjustability in the saddle rails; just position the saddle further
forward or back. Unless you...
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Forum: Techniques
September 16th 09, 05:46 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,435
What to look for in a seatpost?
For a plain aluminum post, what to look for? I mean, there don't seem to be
many features (elastomer types aside): tilt, height, fore/aft...?
Are posts similar to stems in that I'll have to go...
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Forum: Techniques
September 15th 09, 06:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 767
cabling style question
I have hopped into my Subaru at the end of a long day driving
forklift, grabbed the turn signal and tried to put it in forward
gear :-)
I rest my case.
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Forum: Techniques
September 14th 09, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Which alloy mtb frame?
Well, you can get some of those fruity pan-gendered Velocity rims for
it if you need some je n'sais quoi. Popsicle-colored Oury grips and
celeste cable housing, WTB glitter saddle, and your...
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Forum: Techniques
September 14th 09, 05:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 767
cabling style question
Proper' way, if you do right-rear brake is to have the RH housing to
the left of the stem, the LH(front) in front of the RH housing and to
the right of the stem.
Personally I think the...
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Forum: Techniques
September 14th 09, 12:12 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 552
Ivar bookpacks: Any one own one?
OK but how would you keep BOOKS up close and high
without such internal pockets?
Maybe keep a roll of bubblewrap in there to set your books on when you see
that there will be much empty space?...
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Forum: Techniques
September 14th 09, 12:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Which alloy mtb frame?
The Nashbar frame's dropouts look way more accommodating for drilling,
tapping, bolting, or clamping any sort of accessories onto.
Good observation. Thanks for that.
Now to overcome my major...
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Forum: Techniques
September 13th 09, 10:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 552
Ivar bookpacks: Any one own one?
http://ivarpack.com/
It's just another way of packing your pack with heavier stuff high up and
close to your body, the standard tenet of backpacking. You can do this same
thing with any pack; it...
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Forum: Techniques
September 13th 09, 10:04 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Which alloy mtb frame?
Considering buying new rather than mod'ing mine. These are just a few shekels
apart:...
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Forum: Mountain Biking
September 13th 09, 04:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike
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Replies: 2
Views: 315
What size frame?
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_173009_-
1_201511_10000_201512
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€ Frame Size (C/T) 14" 16" 18" 20"
€ Top Tube Length 53cm 55cm 56cm 57cm
€ Head Tube Length 120mm 120mm 120mm...
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