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Forum: Techniques May 11th 16, 12:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 28
Views: 1,058
Posted By Gary Young
brakes for 28mm tires?

Couldn't you add an in-line cable adjuster? Shimano even makes a model that has a lever-type quick release built in (SM-CB90), though it seems overpriced to me. If you used a cheaper in-line barrel...
Forum: Techniques February 17th 16, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 161
Views: 5,064
Posted By Gary Young
Lights = manufacturers moving to non-replaceable batteries

On Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 10:31:41 AM UTC-5, sms wrote:
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Can the BC21R be charged while the light is on?

I don't know. I don't own the BC21R and don't see anything about this in...
Forum: Techniques February 15th 16, 01:17 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 161
Views: 5,064
Posted By Gary Young
Lights = manufacturers moving to non-replaceable batteries

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 6:37:28 PM UTC-5, Gary Young wrote:
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The Fenix BC30 and BC21 use non-proprietary 18650 li-ion cells. I bought the BC30 so that I could use the stash of...
Forum: Techniques February 15th 16, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 161
Views: 5,064
Posted By Gary Young
Lights = manufacturers moving to non-replaceable batteries

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 4:46:23 PM UTC-5, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
I've been looking at some lights to supplement my Cygolite Rover II (250 real lumens max) and am noticing something. A lot of...
Forum: Techniques April 6th 13, 06:42 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By Gary Young
Mixed road/mtb indexed front shifting

Sir Ridesalot wrote:

On Friday, April 5, 2013 9:30:01 PM UTC-4, Gary Young wrote:
I'm working on a bike that the previous owner put a mishmash of
parts

on. I'm having particular...
Forum: Techniques April 6th 13, 02:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By Gary Young
Mixed road/mtb indexed front shifting

I'm working on a bike that the previous owner put a mishmash of parts
on. I'm having particular problems getting the front shifting to work,
and before wasting more time, thought I'd see if this...
Forum: Techniques September 19th 12, 01:43 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By Gary Young
PD-M525 -- no detents in spring tension adjustment bolt

A friend of mine was adjusting the spring tension on a Shimano SPD
pedal, model PD-M525. He backed out the adjusting bolt so far that it
disengaged from the spring plate. He managed to rethread the...
Forum: Techniques March 24th 12, 02:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 25
Views: 1,037
Posted By Gary Young
Safety of splicing brake housing with electrical tape

Thanks to everyone who's responded. I have to admit that I thought --
and still think -- that this is a crazy idea. It seems to me that some
of those who think this is an acceptable practice believe...
Forum: Techniques March 23rd 12, 02:59 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 25
Views: 1,037
Posted By Gary Young
Safety of splicing brake housing with electrical tape

This question has come up at a community bike shop where I volunteer:

When a long piece of brake housing is not available, is it safe to use
two smaller pieces end-to-end, with a wrapping of...
Forum: Techniques January 17th 12, 06:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 20
Views: 1,219
Posted By Gary Young
Use Bar Extensions To Block Wind?

(PeteCresswell) wrote:

Below a certain temp, my fleece gloves aren't enough.

Tried mitten shells and they work as far as warmth goes, but are
a hassle to put on/take off and interfere with...
Forum: Techniques November 13th 11, 08:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 238
Views: 5,699
Posted By Gary Young
Tubular rim that would not crack

James wrote:

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What bicycles have a load limit specified by the manufacturer?


Bike Friday does:

http://www.bikefriday.com/service/service_library/7
Forum: Techniques November 6th 11, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 1
Views: 307
Posted By Gary Young
Stress-relieved machine-built wheels?

Jobst used to complain that the manufacturers of wheel-building machines didn't incorporate stress-relieving. This video makes me think that at least one manufacturer has caught...
Forum: Techniques November 6th 11, 06:15 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 21
Views: 746
Posted By Gary Young
There's actually a reason for the curve

Frank Krygowski wrote:

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(BTW, I visited that museum many years ago. It's well worth a visit.)


Unfortunately, the owners sold their collection and closed the museum as
of a year or...
Forum: General August 14th 11, 01:01 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 495
Views: 14,487
Posted By Gary Young
Dangerous? Study: 77 to 1 benefit to risk

Peter Cole wrote:

On 8/13/2011 3:12 AM, wrote:
On Aug 11, 8:33 pm, wrote:

I'm sure there is some reason he found it important....
Forum: Techniques January 4th 11, 12:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Posted By Gary Young
Sorting long pull and short pull brake levers

I volunteer at a community bike shop. We have a big box of MTB brake
levers that includes long pull and short pull. We'd like to have
volunteers sort them. In the past, I've used calipers to...
Forum: Racing January 1st 11, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 127
Views: 2,799
Posted By Gary Young
I'm ashamed to admit I was conned.

On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:28:07 -0800, Chalo wrote:

landotter wrote:

I like Looks as well--easy to get into, and a very planted feel--but
not really practical for anything outside of race...
Forum: Techniques January 1st 11, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 139
Views: 2,721
Posted By Gary Young
I'm ashamed to admit I was conned.

On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:28:07 -0800, Chalo wrote:

landotter wrote:

I like Looks as well--easy to get into, and a very planted feel--but
not really practical for anything outside of race...
Forum: Techniques December 21st 10, 07:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 14
Views: 608
Posted By Gary Young
TO TOM SHERMAN his plagiarism

On Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:46:54 -0800, DirtRoadie wrote:

On Dec 21, 9:33Â*am, Gary Young wrote:
On Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:48:36 -0800, DirtRoadie wrote:
On Dec 20,...
Forum: Techniques December 21st 10, 05:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 14
Views: 608
Posted By Gary Young
TO TOM SHERMAN his plagiarism

On Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:48:36 -0800, DirtRoadie wrote:

On Dec 20, 11:16Â*pm, Gary Young wrote:
On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:16:36 -0800, DirtRoadie wrote:
Hey Tom:
...
Forum: Techniques December 21st 10, 07:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 14
Views: 608
Posted By Gary Young
TO TOM SHERMAN his plagiarism

On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:16:36 -0800, DirtRoadie wrote:

Hey Tom:
Save everyone some trouble by learning how ignorant you are about
plagiarism.

Start he

http://tinyurl.com/32cjsmh
Forum: Techniques November 23rd 10, 06:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By Gary Young
which gasket for Silca 40.0 locking pump head

On Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:48:45 -0800, bfd wrote:

On Nov 22, 6:04Â*pm, Gary Young wrote:
Can anyone supply me with a part number for a replacement rubber gasket
for the...
Forum: Techniques November 23rd 10, 03:04 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By Gary Young
which gasket for Silca 40.0 locking pump head

Can anyone supply me with a part number for a replacement rubber gasket
for the 40.0 locking pump head? The Silca site says that it's part #
323.1, but that doesn't seem right since that's a gasket...
Forum: Techniques November 3rd 10, 10:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By Gary Young
Shimano Gear Hub Maintenance Oil

Shimano wants nearly $80 for a liter of their gear hub maintenance oil:

www.amazon.com/Shimano-Internal-Gear-Hub-Maintenance/dp/B002P8H3O6/

Can someone suggest a cheaper equivalent? Transmission...
Forum: Techniques October 29th 10, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 46
Views: 1,669
Posted By Gary Young
sunglasses with inserts for prescription lenses

On Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:35:38 -0700, yirgster wrote:

Prescription inserts in cycling sunglasses. Do these work well?

Looking for some recs or advice on cycling sunglasses that take inserts
...
Forum: Techniques October 8th 10, 01:21 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 127
Views: 3,408
Posted By Gary Young
Reflectors do not make you legal

On Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:42:50 -0500, AMuzi wrote:

Peter Cole wrote:
On 10/6/2010 1:41 PM, landotter wrote:
On Oct 6, 10:59 am, Peter wrote:

Poor people...
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