Forum: Techniques
June 6th 11, 06:44 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,204
Derailleur in spokes
Op 6-6-2011 19:11, Ken schreef:
As I had just finished a short climb on a small hill the other day, I
started down the other side, shifted to a higher gear (smaller
cassette gear), and Wham! ...
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Forum: Techniques
June 5th 11, 07:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 170
Views: 9,324
Tubus Cosmo Rack = Expensive Crap for Posers
Op 5-6-2011 20:43, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° schreef:
On 6/5/2011 11:24 AM, SMS wrote:
On 6/3/2011 3:13 PM, Coolmaine wrote:
I cannot recommend the Cosmo. It is a poseur's rack, of...
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Forum: Techniques
June 5th 11, 02:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 170
Views: 9,324
Tubus Cosmo Rack = Expensive Crap for Posers
Op 5-6-2011 13:58, DougC schreef:
On 6/4/2011 4:29 PM, Lou Holtman wrote:
Op 4-6-2011 22:00, DougC schreef:
On 6/3/2011 5:13 PM, Coolmaine wrote:
The good quality ali rack which came on...
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Forum: Techniques
June 4th 11, 10:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 170
Views: 9,324
Tubus Cosmo Rack = Expensive Crap for Posers
Op 4-6-2011 22:00, DougC schreef:
On 6/3/2011 5:13 PM, Coolmaine wrote:
The good quality ali rack which came on my Utopia Kranich sacrificed
itself to protect my bike when it was twice...
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Forum: Techniques
June 4th 11, 06:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,188
It's not easy being green?
Op 4-6-2011 18:33, Jay Beattie schreef:
On Jun 3, 8:31 pm, Tºm Shermªn™ °_°""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote:
On 6/3/2011 10:13 PM, thirty-six wrote:
On Jun 4, 1:27 am,...
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Forum: Techniques
June 4th 11, 07:57 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,618
Jobst
Op 4-6-2011 2:05, schreef:
On Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:22:13 -0800 (PST), Phil
wrote:
Someone in rbr reported Jobst had a nasty accident on Saturday...
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Forum: Techniques
June 2nd 11, 01:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 661
SRAM is Pronounced "Shh Ram"
Op 2-6-2011 12:17, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° schreef:
According to a person I went to high school with, who worked for SRAM in
the Chicagoland area a few years ago.
Thanks Tom, I had sleepness...
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Forum: Techniques
June 2nd 11, 07:05 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 314
Thread-Locker for Deore Rear Derailer?
Op 2-6-2011 5:12, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° schreef:
Took the cage apart/jockey wheels out [1] on a recent model Deore rear
derailer. There is a red substance on the threads which visually
resembles...
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Forum: Techniques
May 31st 11, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,188
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Forum: Techniques
May 30th 11, 10:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,317
Hybrid bike for a tall man
Op 30-5-2011 21:51, Chalo schreef:
Lou Holtman wrote:
Mike Jacoubowsky schreef:
"Compact" is a style, not a size. To the extent that it has been
(mis)used by some to eliminate...
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Forum: Techniques
May 30th 11, 08:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 535
SPD (in)compatibility and ticking
Op 30-5-2011 19:25, Tim Bradshaw schreef:
Hi, apologies that these are two unrelated questions.
I've just started riding again after quite a long time away. Previously
I used SPD pedals, and...
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Forum: Techniques
May 30th 11, 08:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 535
SPD (in)compatibility and ticking
Op 30-5-2011 19:25, Tim Bradshaw schreef:
Hi, apologies that these are two unrelated questions.
I've just started riding again after quite a long time away. Previously
I used SPD pedals, and...
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Forum: Techniques
May 30th 11, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,317
Hybrid bike for a tall man
Op 30-5-2011 5:28, Mike Jacoubowsky schreef:
wrote in message
...
On 5/28/2011 11:19 AM, (PeteCresswell)...
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Forum: Techniques
May 29th 11, 09:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,317
Hybrid bike for a tall man
Op 29-5-2011 22:13, Steve Freides schreef:
gorvers wrote:
Hi all, I am scratching my head trying to find a hybrid bike, flat
bar, for a man who is 205 cm tall. It needs to be good quality...
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Forum: Techniques
May 27th 11, 09:56 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Ambrosio Excellight SSC Rims?
Op 27-5-2011 22:03, schreef:
On May 27, 1:43 pm, wrote:
On May 25, 10:52 am, wrote:
Anyone use these rims? I have...
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Forum: Techniques
May 25th 11, 08:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Ambrosio Excellight SSC Rims?
Op 25-5-2011 19:52, Ronko schreef:
Anyone use these rims? I have some hubs I want built up into a 28/2x
32/3x wheelset and Mavic in Open Pro CD doesn't offer a 28 hole. I want to
go with easy...
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Forum: Techniques
May 22nd 11, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,ba.bicycles
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Replies: 448
Views: 10,020
Impressions from Bike to Work Day
Op 22-5-2011 20:58, AMuzi schreef:
Op 21-5-2011 10:29, Chalo schreef:
I don't pour my coffee at upwards of 180F, even though I make it
myself.
Lou Holtman wrote:
Beside the legal...
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Forum: Techniques
May 22nd 11, 07:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,ba.bicycles
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Replies: 448
Views: 10,020
Impressions from Bike to Work Day
Op 22-5-2011 2:42, john B. schreef:
The smell (and therefore the taste) of coffee depends heavily on the
oils containing aromatic compounds that are dissolved out of the beans
during the...
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Forum: Techniques
May 21st 11, 12:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,ba.bicycles
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Replies: 448
Views: 10,020
Impressions from Bike to Work Day
Op 21-5-2011 10:29, Chalo schreef:
I don't pour my coffee at upwards of 180F, even though I make it
myself.
Beside the legal issues who:
- who wants to drink a cup of coffee in a...
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Forum: Techniques
May 21st 11, 09:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 663
RBT Dumb Design Award
Op 21-5-2011 9:29, Chalo schreef:
Andre Jute wrote:
There was a creak in my bottom bracket area traced to a loose right BB
cup. Taking the BB out and trying to get it it back in again...
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Forum: Techniques
May 18th 11, 10:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,030
Freehub lubrication: How often?
Op 18-5-2011 23:07, BCDrums schreef:
Is never often enough?
I have an Ultegra 9sp freehub, four or five years old. I have
replaced the wheel bearings regularly, but have never done anything
...
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Forum: Techniques
May 18th 11, 08:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,ba.bicycles
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Replies: 448
Views: 10,020
Impressions from Bike to Work Day
Op 18-5-2011 21:02, SMS schreef:
On 5/18/2011 11:35 AM, Lou Holtman wrote:
Because some dumb people who are not able to do is the reason why
we are stuck with LL.
That's not the reason....
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Forum: Techniques
May 18th 11, 07:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,ba.bicycles
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Replies: 448
Views: 10,020
Impressions from Bike to Work Day
Op 18-5-2011 20:08, Jay Beattie schreef:
On May 18, 10:53 am, Peter wrote:
On 5/18/2011 10:29 AM, Lou Holtman wrote:
On 18 mei, 14:47, Peter...
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Forum: Techniques
May 18th 11, 05:49 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,ba.bicycles
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Replies: 448
Views: 10,020
Impressions from Bike to Work Day
Op 18-5-2011 17:15, SMS schreef:
On 5/18/2011 7:29 AM, Lou Holtman wrote:
On 18 mei, 14:47, Peter wrote:
It still functions as a "tool-less" release, which...
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Forum: Techniques
May 17th 11, 10:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,081
I didn't think I'd like a "fixie"...
Op 17-5-2011 22:41, (PeteCresswell) schreef:
Maybe QR are lighter or something - but, having had one QR front
wheel come up so loose (for no observed reason....) that only the
lawyer lips were...
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