Forum: Techniques
February 21st 13, 06:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 119
Views: 3,299
Cyclist couple meets unhappy end
On Monday, February 18, 2013 12:42:36 PM UTC-6, His Highness the Wise TibetanMonkey, Most Humble Philosopher wrote:
It was a happy couple cycling around the world until a truck came out
in...
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Forum: Techniques
January 16th 13, 02:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,084
Non-contact dynamo lights
On Monday, January 14, 2013 3:56:30 PM UTC-6, James wrote:
Someone on this newsgroup posted a link to a bicycle dynamo that
operates *without* a mechanical connection from the bike to any...
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Forum: Techniques
November 11th 12, 12:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 322
Roller Belt Redux
On Saturday, November 10, 2012 7:06:58 PM UTC-6, Jay Beattie wrote:
I'm posting this so others who Google search can know that there is
hope for those of us who have nearly 30 year old (27)...
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Forum: Techniques
September 7th 12, 02:32 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 150
Views: 4,205
The return of AirFree Tires manufacturing.
I recently came across this interview with Hugh Waters :-
http://www.airlesstiresnow.com/publications/interview2.asp
This is very exciting to me because I have been using AirFree tires for about 10...
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Forum: Techniques
August 21st 12, 07:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 617
I love my AirFreeTires.
OK, you DON'T have to like them and you are welcome to 'vent' here if you want to.
What I have read is that 'Nu-Tec', the company that had the molds and made the tires, closed around the end of...
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Forum: Techniques
July 15th 12, 08:42 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 537
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Forum: Techniques
July 14th 12, 08:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 537
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Forum: Techniques
March 24th 12, 01:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,643
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Forum: Techniques
March 14th 12, 01:24 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,193
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Forum: Techniques
February 19th 12, 01:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,002
anti puncture , what is best?
On Feb 19, 5:31*am, M5usr wrote:
Gd morning :)
Riding a racing bike for commute (700c x 25/28) , what is the best anti
puncture measures?
Or rather, I like to know what...
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Forum: Techniques
February 16th 12, 02:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 675
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Forum: Techniques
January 25th 12, 04:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,532
Spoke Thread?
On Jan 23, 2:48*pm, Ron Hardin wrote:
I have a lot of spokes off old wheels that are too
long for my current wheels. *It would be nice to
cut and thread them with the...
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Forum: Techniques
January 17th 12, 06:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,243
Use Bar Extensions To Block Wind?
On Jan 16, 8:17*am, "(PeteCresswell)" wrote:
Below a certain temp, my fleece gloves aren't enough.
Tried mitten shells and they work as far as warmth goes, but are
a hassle...
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Forum: Techniques
January 13th 12, 11:20 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 606
Chargeable Blinkies?
On Jan 12, 7:17*pm, "(PeteCresswell)" wrote:
It finally dawned on me that when I'm riding at night and my
rear-facing blinky's battery dies I'm not going to know it until
I get...
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Forum: Techniques
November 27th 11, 10:51 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 381
Calculating gearing?
On Nov 27, 12:08*am, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
Hi there.
My understanding and experience is that a single speed drivetrain is
more efficient than a derailleur one. If...
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Forum: Techniques
October 22nd 11, 11:08 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 989
Rim Recommendation
On Oct 20, 11:07*pm, Joe Riel wrote:
Just noticed a large crack in my rear wheel. *The rim was a Mavic that I
had picked up years ago so decided to use when replacing the...
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Forum: Techniques
October 9th 11, 09:41 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Word on Jobst Brandt
On Oct 8, 10:39*pm, RayHosler wrote:
This update is for the rec.bicycles.tech community. I'm sure you're
all familiar with Jobst Brandt over the years from his many posts....
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Forum: Techniques
September 30th 11, 11:42 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 538
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Forum: Techniques
September 28th 11, 10:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 725
Lubes
On Sep 27, 9:23*am, "ernestolube.com" wrote:
What kind of lube do you all use? I of course, use Ernesto Lube
(www.ernestolube.com). Not trying to put in a plug for the...
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Forum: Techniques
September 7th 11, 11:04 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,348
What's typical inside width of a road rim?
On Sep 6, 5:07*pm, DougC wrote:
I have found a few places that give numbers for the height and outside
width, inside looks like 15-18mm maybe? I would think the inside...
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Forum: Techniques
September 6th 11, 10:46 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 385
Revolution in tire technology
On Sep 6, 12:53*am, Randy Spekulm
wrote:
This projecthttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pumptire/pumptire-self-inflating-...
looks to be the first real advance...
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Forum: Techniques
July 27th 11, 10:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,376
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Forum: General
July 7th 11, 02:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Views: 698
What is for Race Across America?
On Jun 25, 12:46*am, Red Cloud wrote:
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/raam/raamfp.php?N_webcat_id=109
*#1 rule you have to be rich enough to participate this events....
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Forum: Techniques
June 24th 11, 11:15 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 634
Chain Ring Assembly
On Jun 24, 1:46*am, Owen wrote:
http://members.pcug.org.au/~rcook/images/chain_ring_pins.jpgshows both sides of the bolts/rivets of the chain ring assembly.
I have 2 million...
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Forum: Techniques
June 9th 11, 11:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 975
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