Forum: General
April 30th 07, 01:00 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 12
Views: 686
2006 Tour de France Winner?
On Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:26:09 GMT, Bill wrote:
Guess what I am NOT watching this year?
Some event in France with corrupt and incompetent officials.
The officials who are refusing to let riders...
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Forum: Australia
April 27th 07, 07:13 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 1
Views: 532
Cool site
On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:56:11 GMT, OzCableguy wrote:
Are any of these likely to make it here?
Unlikely, since many more Australians than Americans still prefer
to change their own gears in their...
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Forum: Techniques
April 6th 07, 03:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 365
11/23 cogset
On 5 Apr 2007 18:04:25 -0700, wrote:
I want to buy a new cogset. What I have is a 12-25, what normally
everyone would have.
Here in Australia most road bikes are sold...
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Forum: Techniques
April 5th 07, 11:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 817
New Shimano Pedals
On 5 Apr 2007 13:06:20 -0700, Edward wrote:
Has anyone had the chance to try out the new 7810's or the 6620's ?. I
want to upgrade, but would like some feedback first. Thanks.
I ride with...
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Forum: Australia
April 5th 07, 12:02 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,425
Chain cleaning solvents
On Wed, 4 Apr 2007 09:55:31 +1000, suzyj wrote:
I used to use kerosene to clean my chains, but it became shockingly
expensive (nobody had it at the bowser anymore) so I changed to
petrodiesel,...
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Forum: Australia
April 2nd 07, 11:32 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,420
100 year old walked, biked, didn't own a car
On Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:51:32 +1000, Peter wrote:
Today's Mackay Daily Mercury reports on 100 year old Mandy Fanning's
birthday. Asked what her secret of longevity was, Mandy said ""I have
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Forum: Techniques
April 2nd 07, 12:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,199
Road vs. Mtn Pedals
On 1 Apr 2007 12:23:57 -0700, Johan Bornman wrote:
Some of my friends suffer from hotfoot and they can cure it by cooling
the foot by pouring water on it.
LOL. Too bad it's April 2 here already...
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Forum: Techniques
April 2nd 07, 12:04 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,199
Road vs. Mtn Pedals
On Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:18:07 -0600, Paul Cassel wrote:
I would think that any advantage road cleats have negated by your
inability to walk. The folks I see with those road cleats can barely
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Forum: Techniques
March 27th 07, 09:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 329
bearing play and annoying pedaling ticks
On 26 Mar 2007 22:31:58 -0700, landotter wrote:
It's narrowed down to pedals or bottom bracket. Pedals are cheap and
durable Wellgo spds. Bottom bracket is pressed carts with a Campy
spindle...
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Forum: Australia
March 26th 07, 11:57 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 6
Views: 903
Cables
On Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:04:30 GMT, Campag_nut wrote:
Now I'm going to show my age with plenty of ignorance thrown in - why do the
cables all go under the bottom bracket instead of over?
It's...
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Forum: Australia
March 25th 07, 11:48 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,176
Getting a bike for my wife
On 25 Mar 2007 02:36:42 -0700, wrote:
We have been to centennial for a couple of rides with her hiring a
crappy MTB from the bike hire guys there, that went...
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Forum: Techniques
March 21st 07, 10:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,884
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Forum: Techniques
March 21st 07, 10:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,884
10-speed chains not ready for MTBs
On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:59:39 GMT, Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
The chain itself may not be weaker, in terms of resistance to wear, but in
terms of failure due to pins not holding, there is a...
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Forum: Techniques
March 21st 07, 11:43 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 83
Views: 1,884
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Forum: Australia
March 19th 07, 11:08 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,027
Numb feet - crap shoes or crap pedals?
On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:24:22 GMT, Jules wrote:
On longer rides, my feet get quite uncomfortable, and sometimes a bit numb.
The pedals are shimano-SPD style MTB ones, and the shoes are...
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Forum: General
March 18th 07, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,216
Trek vs Schwinn
On Sat, 17 Mar 2007 17:56:01 -0600, Daryl Hunt wrote:
Could you tell us more about this conspiracy?
Thanks for verifying the "Conspiracy". LOL
But I'm still not sure whether I'm a member of...
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Forum: General
March 17th 07, 12:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,216
Trek vs Schwinn
On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:43:30 -0600, Daryl Hunt wrote:
I still believe that people with knew and foot injuries shouldn't give up
biking. There is a way but it appears the bicycle "Purists"...
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Forum: General
March 17th 07, 12:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,216
Trek vs Schwinn
On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:27:05 GMT, Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
Absolutely! But I'd make a case that selfish motivation is the best, because
you can rely on it over time. Still, you have to consider...
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Forum: Australia
March 17th 07, 12:50 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 7
Views: 748
Less is more?
On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:52:29 GMT, Campag_nut wrote:
Campag have differential braking to prevent back wheel locking (bicycle
ABS?). Is this truly good technology or is it a scam - dressing up...
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Forum: General
March 16th 07, 01:47 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,216
Trek vs Schwinn
On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:40:18 GMT, John Everett wrote:
Don't companies and people who profit from the manufacture and sale of
bikes get accused of lobbying for better cycling facilities for...
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Forum: General
March 15th 07, 11:18 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 12
Views: 649
Pothole season: isn't it grand?
On 14 Mar 2007 19:37:03 -0700, Ron Wallenfang wrote:
Our bitter cold February in Milwaukee, and I'm sure lots of other
places, has been followed by a more seasonal March, meaning lots of
ups...
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Forum: Techniques
March 15th 07, 04:00 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 33
Views: 773
Rivoli or Park Tool chain breaker?
On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:52:34 GMT, Paul Kopit wrote:
I think that everyone should use reusable/removable chain links like
Sram Powerlink, Connex Link, and many others now. When you use those
...
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Forum: Techniques
March 15th 07, 03:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 393
Continental Carbon Black?
On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:47:06 GMT, Bill wrote:
Are there potential respritory problems related to inhaling the micro
particles set free as a result of repeated severe breaking into corners on
...
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Forum: General
March 15th 07, 03:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,216
Trek vs Schwinn
On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:43:55 GMT, Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
Of course, one of the ironies is that even Pacific Cycles, which owns
Schwinn, is a fairly strong supporter of bicycle advocacy. There...
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Forum: Australia
March 14th 07, 08:16 AM Posted to aus.bicycle
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Replies: 1
Views: 485
plastic bicycles
On 13 Mar 2007 22:26:36 -0700, charles wrote:
plastic bicycles are the best bicycle on the market
Like plastic women (as long as you blow them up regularly)
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