Forum: Techniques
January 3rd 11, 02:31 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 572
Gearing
Hi,
On 01/03/2011 08:09 AM, Wes Newell wrote:
Couldn't find a cheap one. By the time I bought the freewheel and tools,
it was going cost About $50. And then I'd have to remove the wheel, etc.,
...
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Forum: Techniques
September 6th 10, 03:14 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 151
Views: 6,011
Inflatable helmet, really
Hi,
On 09/02/2010 02:18 AM, James wrote:
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why not an inflatable helmet? Deflated to fit in your bag, and with a
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There's a rumor about a helmet-maker's conference in lovely Austria....
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Forum: Techniques
July 16th 10, 12:52 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 460
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Forum: Techniques
June 8th 10, 11:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,352
Prescription eyeglasses for touring
Hi,
wrote:
Problem is.... I very near sighted and its best for me
to keep lens dimensions as small as possible otherwise
I get very thick heavy glasses plus vision distortions
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Forum: Techniques
May 12th 10, 08:57 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 732
Stabilizing Kodak Zx1 image on bike mount
Hi,
Andre Jute wrote:
Hey, Bernard, whatever it is you're smoking, send me some. I'm talking
about a humble little action cam to capture the license plates of
roadhogs. It is also cheap enough...
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Forum: Techniques
May 12th 10, 08:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 732
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Forum: Techniques
May 11th 10, 11:54 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 732
Stabilizing Kodak Zx1 image on bike mount
Hi,
Andre Jute wrote:
What can I do to stabilize the image on my Kodak Zx1 on its handlebar
mount? there is already a layer of rubber between the mount and the
handlebar.
Sorry to sound rude,...
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Forum: General
April 28th 10, 11:52 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,926
Gearing for touring
Hi,
having had basically the same problem...
steck wrote:
It was a bit tough getting up some of those Tasmanian hills. I
confess to walking some of them.
The Volpe's smallest ring is 28T,...
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Forum: Techniques
April 28th 10, 11:52 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,996
Gearing for touring
Hi,
having had basically the same problem...
steck wrote:
It was a bit tough getting up some of those Tasmanian hills. I
confess to walking some of them.
The Volpe's smallest ring is 28T,...
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Forum: Techniques
March 22nd 10, 08:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 853
Child seat
Hi,
Squat'n Dive wrote:
What do I need a helmet for? I don't wear one, does my kid need a
helmet?
Though I agree with you, helmet-hysteria has reached absurd levels here
- I regularly see...
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Forum: Techniques
March 18th 10, 01:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 15
Views: 853
Child seat
Hi,
Squat'n Dive wrote:
I'm looking for a child seat options. Thinking of mounting the seat on
the seatpost of my bikes
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Most has been said, the main points seem to be:
With a "rack seat"...
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Forum: Techniques
February 23rd 10, 09:08 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
February 23rd 10, 08:32 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
February 22nd 10, 12:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 829
BOB vs LongTail?
Hi,
mostly in the same fashion...
Andre Jute wrote:
A bit off the OP's interest, but what do you think of this small-wheel
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When I was looking for cargo-carrying ability a while back, I...
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Forum: Techniques
February 22nd 10, 10:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
February 22nd 10, 10:25 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
February 22nd 10, 10:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
February 22nd 10, 10:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
February 16th 10, 10:18 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
February 15th 10, 04:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,359
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Forum: Techniques
January 29th 10, 08:18 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,490
SRAM X.9 or Shimano Deore XT?
Hi,
Tom Sherman °_° wrote:
Opinions on and/or reports on experience with which group would be
better suited and/or a better value for road use on a flat-bar bicycle.
Shifters used would...
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Forum: Techniques
January 25th 10, 12:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,496
upgrading to go faster
Hi,
steve wrote:
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my age group when I turn 60 next year. To this end I’m planning to
make a few improvements to my bike. The only thing I’m sure I will do
is get aero bars. Given that I’m...
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Forum: Techniques
January 22nd 10, 10:14 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 794
Bicycle Sky Lane
Hi,
bicycle_disciple wrote:
An architect from Hungary proposed taking bicycle traffic to the skies
instead of the road. http://bit.ly/6DrfJD Its bizarre and is just in
conceptual stages now,...
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Forum: Techniques
December 21st 09, 12:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 336
Views: 84,703
Obstructions
Hi,
Ed Mooring wrote:
Question for you (and John Dacy if he happens to read this): What do you use
to carry your camera? I've just acquired a DSLR and I'm fond of taking a
camera on my rides,...
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Forum: Techniques
December 17th 09, 08:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 278
A new way to confuse motorists.
Hi,
Dan O wrote:
In my area we are more fortunate to have explicit language defining
unsafe operation of a bicycle on the sidewalk. Among others, is this:
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Translated to the city I live...
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