Forum: Techniques
October 11th 06, 07:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.off-road
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Replies: 53
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Disk Brakes vs. V Brakes??
I'm not surprised. Tandems have double the weight and therefore double
the energy to be dissipated while braking.
It will be more than double - significantly more as the double weight
going...
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Forum: Off Road
October 11th 06, 07:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.off-road
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,899
Disk Brakes vs. V Brakes??
I'm not surprised. Tandems have double the weight and therefore double
the energy to be dissipated while braking.
It will be more than double - significantly more as the double weight
going...
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Forum: Mountain Biking
October 11th 06, 07:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.off-road
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,364
Disk Brakes vs. V Brakes??
I'm not surprised. Tandems have double the weight and therefore double
the energy to be dissipated while braking.
It will be more than double - significantly more as the double weight
going...
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Forum: General
October 11th 06, 07:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,alt.mountain-bike,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.off-road
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,503
Disk Brakes vs. V Brakes??
I'm not surprised. Tandems have double the weight and therefore double
the energy to be dissipated while braking.
It will be more than double - significantly more as the double weight
going...
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Forum: Techniques
October 9th 06, 04:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Chainline question on 9sp drivetrain
Ok. Thanks Carl and Peter and Russel. So conclusion is chainstay length
makes a difference, but really only in the case of 650c wheeled frames.
My related question is this: the drivetrain on my...
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Forum: Techniques
October 6th 06, 07:57 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 556
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Forum: Techniques
October 6th 06, 07:48 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 428
Recall of Time pedals
Bill, the solution is simple...we're living on the wrong side of the
border...
Josh
Bill Wright wrote:
I have the RXE purchased in Canada. When I called Time they didn't know
how they...
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Forum: Techniques
October 6th 06, 07:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Shimano 9 Speed to 10 Speed Upgrade Question
On smaller frames, the chainline is not all that great so not a
surprise. Probably would be the same for a '10s' crank.
Hi Peter,
Can you parla more on that? I'm don't understand how the...
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Forum: Techniques
October 6th 06, 07:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,478
Sheldon Does Vegas
Sweet report. Thanks for the effort (of making the report).
Now the real questions is, I've only managed to get a few strands of
orange-brownish hair in my beard. How in the world did you get...
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Forum: General
October 6th 06, 07:40 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,588
Sheldon Does Vegas
Sweet report. Thanks for the effort (of making the report).
Now the real questions is, I've only managed to get a few strands of
orange-brownish hair in my beard. How in the world did you get...
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Forum: Techniques
September 30th 06, 03:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Techniques
September 30th 06, 03:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,816
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Forum: Techniques
August 17th 06, 08:30 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Help - Fitting Campagnolo Ergopower Hoods
From experience of 8sp levers, pour some rubbing alcohol in the inside
of the hood (work quickly before it all evaporates), mount the hood
from the front of the lever towards the back. What really...
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Forum: Techniques
August 16th 06, 07:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 939
Campy Chorus shifting problem
I didn't say it but, maybe even Shimano SLR (braking) and SIS
(shifting) cable/housing.
Go to a decent shop that knows WTF they are doing...Clarks, Campag
cable set, new long enough housing....
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Forum: Techniques
August 4th 06, 05:46 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 552
QSP-Campy on Velonews
For those who have benefitted from Qui si parla's years of
contributions and have wondered what he looked like...check him out on
Velonews.com (look in the velotv section). Thanks Peter and thanks...
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Forum: Techniques
August 4th 06, 05:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 10
Views: 917
Can you guess?
Just like every carbon assed end aluminum now ti and steel frames from
makers that roll with every design gadget they see on another bike(can
you name him??)
My guess is Colnago...
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Forum: Techniques
August 4th 06, 05:12 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,081
SRAM Force test ride
On day one I rode my Ergo bike. On day two I rode a bike with SRAM.
On day three I rode a bike with STI 10 speed. This is the same order
of quality shifting, comfort, etc.
Russell (if...
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Forum: Techniques
August 3rd 06, 04:11 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 757
Frame spacing + campy 7speed question
What-da-ya-know, Peter's right. I checked my ergos which I bought
advertised as 7sp. They do have 7 clicks which means they are 8sp
ergos. Thanks for the heads up Peter.
To respond to Art's comment...
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Forum: Techniques
August 3rd 06, 05:41 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 757
Frame spacing + campy 7speed question
I just picked up an expertly (hand) made steel bike with TSX tubing and
it has 126mm spacing. I've read many of the past posts (including
Sheldon's DIY guide) and understand what's involved in...
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