Forum: Techniques
June 7th 11, 10:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
September 8th 10, 06:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Views: 1,066
3 piece hub failures...?
yes, i've seen 3 piece hub shells fail.
Lots of low end steel hubs that are swagged together. Try keeping a
wheel trued when the flanges are free to spin around and wobble.
Ditto for adjusting the...
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Forum: Techniques
September 8th 10, 05:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 61
Views: 2,859
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Forum: Marketplace
May 21st 10, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace
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Forum: Techniques
May 21st 10, 04:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 639
i believe floyd
get 'm while they are hot:
http://www.zazzle.com/i_believe_floyd_tshirt-235689778239640685
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Forum: Techniques
May 12th 10, 06:32 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,677
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Forum: Techniques
May 10th 10, 08:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,677
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Forum: Techniques
May 10th 10, 08:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
March 19th 10, 10:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
March 19th 10, 07:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 942
Under the chain stay brake mounting
I have a 1986 or 1987 specialized rockhopper that has the rear brake
mounted under the chainstays. It's a bit a pain to adjust and
disconnect for wheel removal. Gets road grime from both wheels...
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Forum: Techniques
March 15th 10, 10:26 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 535
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Forum: Marketplace
March 8th 10, 10:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace
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Views: 564
Wanted: fender(s) for Raleigh Tourist
Wanted: Front fender for a Raleigh DL-1. That's the old British
postal 3 speed bike with 28" wheels. Circa 1975.
used okay.
black. (was there ever any other color?)
or a matching pair. The...
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Forum: Techniques
March 4th 10, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,388
What about your governor?
Iowa. Fat slob that could really use time on a bike. Will probably be
dead of a heart attack long before he retires.
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Forum: Techniques
March 4th 10, 05:09 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 18
Views: 967
STI rattle
Shimano STI levers come in different grade levels:
Dura Ace
Ultegra
105
RSX
etc.
Claims of durablility and noise really are tied to the particular
model and sometimes the year.
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Forum: Techniques
March 2nd 10, 11:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
De-rusting Bike Seat-Post
How much too low?
Not all seats are equal in height above the mounting rails.
Try a taller seat. Seats with excess padding or springs (or both) are
usually taller.
I have had to saw out seat posts...
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Forum: Techniques
February 22nd 10, 11:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,330
New belt for old rollers?
We used to Crazy glue or Super glue belts back together long ago. It
holds for a while then snaps without warning. Not a big deal. The
front wheel slows to a stop. You'll fall over sideways if you...
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Forum: Techniques
February 16th 10, 06:36 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 67
Views: 1,583
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Forum: Techniques
February 9th 10, 12:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 695
New 105 Bike ?
http://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=7217
Awwww, where is the 600 AX catalog? bummer.
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Forum: Techniques
February 5th 10, 08:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Forum: Techniques
February 1st 10, 10:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Views: 1,654
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Forum: Racing
October 6th 09, 11:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Views: 437
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Forum: Racing
September 28th 09, 09:10 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 333
A thought regarding the TTT
On Sep 27, 11:32*am, z wrote:
Since it is team based, is it a ploy to leverage higher quality/greater
participation in the road race?
202 starters this year. Can't ask for more...
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Forum: Racing
September 28th 09, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 2
Views: 333
A thought regarding the TTT
Teams will choose riders for the TTT, countries will continue to
choose riders for the other events.
Some riders will bail from one to save themselves for the other. (just
like they do now with the...
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Forum: Racing
September 24th 09, 08:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,291
Any theories on Specialized steel return?
hey, the perfect bike to require all juniors to race on in domestic
races. This would make racing so much more affordable for teens
(well, their parents anyhow). Level the playing field. How...
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Forum: Racing
September 17th 09, 09:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 48
Views: 757
Danielson out of Vuelta...again
so why is TD listed as doing the worlds time trial? (according to
cn). There are other riders better suited to the tt. Or is the tt all
up hill?
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