getting back into the swing of cycling again.

Kim Hawtin wrote:
flyingdutch wrote:

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most 'modern' mtbs use the a headset 'threadless' headset/stem.
um, whats a 'headset'?
is that the forks to handle bars connection/bearings bit?

yep that's right. Have a look here...
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_h.html#headset


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um ... 'LBS' ?

LBS=Local Bike Shop


cheers,

kim


Also, check out Sheldon's site for all kinds of useful maintenance info.
If you're so inclined, check out any of the maintenance books by Leonard
Zinn.

Cheers.
-Nick

paul wrote:
A new seat maybe?

no kidding. lost the nut that holds the front of the seat on somewhere
in the last couple of day.

guess what happened when i went over the railway this morning? can't
guess, let just say it hurt, alot and i'm off at lunch for a new seat &
seat stem

cheers,

Kim