Forum: Techniques
June 9th 21, 01:52 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,354
cleaning of rims
I agree with Andrew: a stronger solvent than mineral spirits or alcohol works much better. Mineral spirits leave a residue. I use either lacquer thinner or automotive pre-paint degreaser, which...
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Forum: Techniques
June 6th 21, 11:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 110
Views: 15,794
Bidens on bikes!!!!!!!!!!
It's OK, Jay! You don't really need to be a guilty white liberal just because you do insurance defense work. I feel so sorry for you defense attorneys, and how ashamed you are about the work you...
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Forum: Techniques
May 31st 21, 12:57 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 503
vale, Laurence Malone
In 1972, when I was 23, I thought I wanted to be a racer, so I entered the Euclid St. time trial in Berkeley, CA. At the time I had no idea how fast the racers were. Laurence and Dan Nall started...
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Forum: Techniques
May 15th 21, 12:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 686
Handlebar Tapes
"Me and my wife had a tandem for a short while but we had dramatically different cadences."
Trying to ride a tandem with your wife or girlfriend will ALWAYS start an argument. When she's not...
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Forum: Techniques
May 2nd 21, 02:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 60
Views: 1,964
oligarchy and George Carlin
All the Democrats that I speak to more or less acknowledge that Biden stole the election from Trump, but maintain that it was justified because Trump was so terrible.
My favorite George Carlin...
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Forum: Techniques
March 31st 21, 05:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 250
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Forum: Techniques
March 31st 21, 03:15 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 250
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Forum: Techniques
February 9th 21, 03:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 690
Ross Signature Frame
"[Such] paints require SCBA gear and paint booths to avoid killing yourself (or family members) off."
Yes, you're right, Andrew.
One more note: those high prices you have mentioned apply only to...
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Forum: Techniques
February 9th 21, 01:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 690
Ross Signature Frame
If you're going to shoot some modern, "poisonous" paint, consider using PPG Delfleet One, the epoxy paint that trucking companies apply to the undersides of their vehicles in the "snow-'n-salt" belt...
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Forum: Techniques
February 8th 21, 02:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 26
Views: 976
Bar tape?
Dangit, I've been trying to help you guys, but you just won't listen! Now read my lips: Bar tape is way overpriced. Use old-fashioned friction tape at 1/10 the cost. After awhile it even stops...
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 20, 05:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 649
Need opinions on reason for frequent punctures
Jay Beattie wrote: "...and actually didn't know they (Forte Pro Lites) were still on the market..."
Yes, I've been aging them for awhile, Jay. The only other tires I've got at the moment are...
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Forum: Techniques
December 10th 20, 03:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 19
Views: 649
Need opinions on reason for frequent punctures
I'm running 700C tires on the country roads around here that have a fair amount of glass, etc. Everyone tells me I should be using a heavier wheel and tire, but I'm spoiled by how nicely the 700Cs...
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Forum: Techniques
September 17th 20, 04:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 433
What to do with old sew-up rims?
In the early '80s I had several bikes with sew-up wheels, and I converted all of them over to 700-C. I still have all the old sew-up rims. Are they of any value at all; and if so, how would you go...
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Forum: Techniques
September 14th 20, 01:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 313
S-Works
"Then be certain not to watch the video on Canyon by Hambini."
Hope I'm not hijacking the thread, but I would like to ask you guys what you think of Hambini. He does seem to have a rather unusual...
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Forum: Techniques
September 11th 20, 08:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 625
Is anybody watching the TDF?
I suppose we should be thanking our lucky stars that at least the riders aren't giving us clenched fists and taking a knee before each stage.
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Forum: Techniques
September 11th 20, 06:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 625
Is anybody watching the TDF?
I find that for some reason I am not the slightest bit interested in watching it this year. It just seems so irrelevant somehow. Does anybody else feel the same way?
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Forum: Techniques
August 25th 20, 06:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 57
Views: 1,516
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