Forum: Techniques
May 1st 09, 09:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 234
Campy 11 speed connector options
Hi - building new bike with Campy Record 11. I've always used
Wipperman links on my 10 speed chains to avoid the overpriced, ever-
changing proprietary Campy chain tools. I know that KMC is coming...
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Forum: Techniques
April 30th 09, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 279
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Forum: Techniques
April 30th 09, 11:17 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 279
Truing a Zipp disc - how ?
Hi - bought a Zipp disc (tubular) used for the TT bike and it's about
1.5 mm out of true - outside of tolerances per mfr and enough to give
noticeable vibration at high speeds (not that I achieve...
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Forum: Techniques
January 29th 09, 12:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 556
AKA "organ donor"?
Hi - I've mentioned this on different contexts in NG's before. I'm a
trauma surgeon with 26 years under my belt (counting residency and
fellowships) and have treated about 30,000 major trauma...
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Forum: Techniques
January 20th 09, 10:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 489
Chris King BB installation tool - proprietary ?
Hi - looking at the new Chris King BB for next 'cross season. Do the
cups install with the same generic Park tool that fits Shimano/Campy/
FSA etc. or does one need their proprietary tool ? Thanks in...
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Forum: Techniques
December 20th 08, 01:26 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 238
Another question re fixed gear spacing
Another question regarding fixed gear set -up - where to put the
spacers for a 120 flip flop to 126 spacing setup. As I asked a few
days ago, and received many helpful answers, I'm putting a 120...
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Forum: Techniques
December 15th 08, 11:51 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 813
Semi-retarded fixed gear question
Hi - as noted several posts below, I'm building my first fixed-gear
bike. Thanks for all the answers regarding the chainline. etc. I want
to use a fixed/freewheel flip-flop hub. I'm guessing that the...
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Forum: Techniques
December 14th 08, 11:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 894
Fixed gear conversion questions
Hi - I was generously gifted a nice lugged 753 frame, 126 mm with
adjustable dropouts to serve as the basis for a fixie. I have a well-
used and loved Campy Chorus 10 square taper crank 39/53 and BB...
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Forum: Racing
December 4th 08, 01:08 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 12
Views: 477
Armstrong's kit?
Picture in today's VeloNews online ahows Horner in Lotto kit, other
Astanans in their 2008 team kits. May be as simple as clothing order
not in yet.
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Forum: Techniques
November 22nd 08, 05:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Alternatives to FSA MegaExo BB
While the Phil bearing option sounds like the best. the tool is $ 111
and the bearings $50. While I'm fully cognizant that the FSA BB is
crap, seems easier and quicker (especially on a cross bike...
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Forum: Techniques
November 22nd 08, 11:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Thanks - but how about original question ?
While I appreciate all the editorial replies (and I agree that the old
square taper Campy cartridge BB's were the best and UN-73 pretty
good), the MegaExo came on a team bike and I actually like...
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Forum: Techniques
November 22nd 08, 03:27 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Alternatives to FSA MegaExo BB
Hi - ground a FSA Mega Exo external cup BB to dust in 1 1/2 cross
seasons.Not terribly impressed with it overall - drag was pretty high
even when new and properly installed. Just to get up and...
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Forum: Techniques
November 18th 08, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 65
Views: 1,763
wheel aerodynamic advantage
"Keep in mind Carl's 9.7 second calculated savings over 2.5 miles is
the difference between regular wheels, and $2,000+ super duper aero
deep section wheels. Not $200, $2,000+. "
This is 97...
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Forum: Techniques
November 16th 08, 10:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,783
Campy pawl spring replacement
Hi - found myself pedaling with chain going but cassette not engaging
at an inauspicious place in final lap of a cross race today (USGP
45+). Wheels are Campy Vento. Took hub apart, and the culprit...
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Forum: Techniques
September 26th 08, 02:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,040
When to change the seatpost ?
Seatposts have virtually infinite lifespans - no need to replace
unless you want something different for weight, looks, or setback for
a different position. Otherwise, just keep riding it.
Lou...
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Forum: Racing
September 25th 08, 11:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 5
Views: 278
A good move
From OP: "C'mon Lance you can't just take and take for yourself."
Ummmmmmmmm..............LAF.......................multiple hundreds of
millions for cancer research.
Cancer: hundreds of thousands...
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Forum: Techniques
September 25th 08, 10:51 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
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Forum: Techniques
August 15th 08, 03:52 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 715
Trek X01/Bontrager Race wheels
As others have said, they should be fine. Like all new machine-made
wheels, train on them a few times then have a good local shop re-
tension and true them.
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Forum: Racing
July 18th 08, 07:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 6
Views: 469
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Forum: Racing
July 16th 08, 01:08 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 6
Views: 469
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Forum: Techniques
July 13th 08, 11:18 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,142
Floor Pump Recommendation
Another vote for the Silca. I have the Pista. Going strong at 15 years
with about $5 of parts over the years. Timeless, easy to use compared
to others I have borrowed at races over the years. No...
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Forum: Marketplace
June 26th 08, 11:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace
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Replies: 1
Views: 513
FS: Campy Vento Wheelset
As above, 2007 Vento G3 wheelset, ridden maybe 15 times, black, Campy
freewheel. $200 obo plus actual shipping. E-mail with any questions.
Located in NJ if in-person deal wanted.
Thanks..........Lou...
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