Forum: Techniques
May 3rd 10, 07:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
August 2nd 09, 01:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
September 29th 08, 12:49 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
August 26th 08, 08:43 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 491
Lubricating Speedplay Zero Bearings
On Aug 26, 9:34 am, Gig wrote:
Does anyone have a cheaper method of lubricating the Speedplay
bearings other than purchasing the $25.00 "special" grease gun from
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Forum: Techniques
August 5th 08, 02:31 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 579
Citrus-based degreasers, or other options?
On Aug 5, 2:48 am, Ablang wrote:
A lot of the bike pros seem to recommend using citrus-based
degreasers, but that stuff doesn't seem to come in bulk...
Would it be okay to...
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Forum: Techniques
August 4th 08, 04:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,899
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Forum: Techniques
July 15th 08, 10:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 446
peculiar chain problem
On Jul 15, 1:16 pm, "A.N. Other" wrote:
Tom Kunich wrote:
"A.N. Other" wrote in message
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Forum: Techniques
June 25th 08, 04:35 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 34
Views: 914
How to Remove a SRAM link
I've been using the SRAM powerlinks for about 7 years. I always remove
the chain for cleaning. I've tried all the removal methods mentioned
here except the one that mentions using WD 40 to remove...
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Forum: Techniques
June 19th 08, 09:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 213
Views: 3,574
Funny Chain Lubricant Story
On Jun 18, 4:53 am, A Muzi wrote:
Kenny wrote:
For the sake of discussion I'm gonna add my $0.02 worth. Once I had a
motorcycle that I changed the crankcase motor...
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Forum: Techniques
June 17th 08, 10:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 213
Views: 3,574
Funny Chain Lubricant Story
For the sake of discussion I'm gonna add my $0.02 worth. Once I had a
motorcycle that I changed the crankcase motor oil every 1500k. Each
time I changed the oil I could feel the grit in the oil. This...
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Forum: General
March 12th 08, 03:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 18
Views: 854
Customer abuse @ Performance of Fair Oaks CA
When it comes to bike fit I keep my opinions to myself. I always say
if it feels comfortable and you like it, go for it. After all, it
takes time in the saddle and maybe some fiddling with stem...
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Forum: Techniques
March 8th 08, 06:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 645
Campy 10 rear shift problems
On Mar 8, 1:38 pm, Kenny wrote:
On Mar 6, 1:30 pm, wrote:
On the Campy PDf http://shrinkify.com/1j8from Centaur on down there
are no...
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Forum: Techniques
March 8th 08, 06:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 645
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Forum: Techniques
December 21st 07, 12:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 54
Views: 975
When do you know it's over?
On Dec 21, 5:59 am, Crescentius Vespasianus
wrote:
The question is: When do you know that it is over in cycling, and
it's time to move on to other pursuits. I have some...
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Forum: Techniques
November 12th 07, 01:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 32
Views: 966
pads for 7400 brakes?
On Nov 10, 4:03 pm, mtb Dad wrote:
My old pads are finally wearing out. I looked at the old threads
suggesting Koolstop and Third hand, but these seem to be pad and...
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Forum: Techniques
October 27th 07, 05:43 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 474
Speedplay maintenance
On Oct 27, 5:34 am, Chris M wrote:
After 15 years of Speedplay (X/2) exclusive use, I have never had
reason or opportunity to repack the bearings or tear them down...
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Forum: Techniques
October 3rd 07, 03:02 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 571
Shortening a Carbon Fork
I'll have to do a few more measurements to see if that will work.
...any opinions?
Jeff
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The best way to figure out where to cut the steerer is to insert the
fork onto the bike. Put...
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Forum: Techniques
October 2nd 07, 03:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,302
bike burn-out......
Damn computer is acting up. This third time shoud do it.
To: Crescentius Vespasianus
From what you are writing it sounds like you live in an area less and
less likable for bicycle riding. I've...
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Forum: Techniques
October 2nd 07, 03:32 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,302
bike burn-out......
Is there a cure for bike burn-out?
From what you are writing it sounds like you live in an area less and
less likeable for bicycle riding. I've known places like this. Some
places are so spread out...
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Forum: Techniques
October 2nd 07, 03:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,302
bike burn-out......
On Oct 2, 6:54 pm, Crescentius Vespasianus
wrote:
After cycling my ass off for a decade,
I'm experiencing bike burnout. Nothing
seems to excite my anymore about it.
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Forum: Techniques
September 29th 07, 07:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 571
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 07, 04:59 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 571
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 07, 03:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 571
Shortening a Carbon Fork
I went to the LBS today and looked at their expansion plugs. The one in my
fork is not similar. It sits on the very top of the steerer tube - at least
a lip of this insert does - the rest goes...
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 07, 12:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 571
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Forum: General
September 27th 07, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,579
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