Forum: Techniques
March 17th 12, 03:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,284
Rear spacing 126 == 130mm?
How tricky is cold-setting the rear spacing on a 1980s-vintage steel
frame from126mm to 130mm? I did a test run on a throwaway frame using
a threaded rod with a pair of nuts between the dropouts and...
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Forum: Techniques
August 6th 07, 04:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,633
Spoke count
I've built several sets of "traditional" road wheels, e.g. 32-spoke 3-
cross patterns that have held up well. Now I want to try a set with
fewer spokes using bladed spokes, and not looking for...
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Forum: Racing
July 24th 07, 08:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 6
Views: 447
Vino sucks?
On Jul 24, 12:07 pm, shane wrote:
Yes, there is pretty much zero doubt that Vino is as selfish as they
come.
On the other hand, not sure what Kloeden was thinking...
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Forum: Techniques
June 20th 07, 08:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,473
Merlin vs. Litespeed vs. Moots
I am soliciting opinions on the basic build quality of the major Ti
frame builders. I am not interested in design elements, components,
etc. just quality and workmanship on the frames and only on...
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Forum: Racing
June 14th 07, 06:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 3
Views: 229
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Forum: Techniques
June 5th 07, 09:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 854
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Forum: Techniques
June 4th 07, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,393
Compact Crank Ring Differential
According to Cyclingnews, several Giro riders were running 52/34 chain
rings for the big climbs. I thought the conventional wisdom was that
a 16-tooth differential between the 2 rings was the max...
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Forum: Techniques
May 30th 07, 01:13 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 636
Octalink BB
On May 29, 5:56 pm, "Kurd" wrote:
"Ozark Bicycle" wrote in message
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Forum: Techniques
May 29th 07, 10:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 636
Octalink BB
On May 29, 4:47 pm, lwedge lwedge.2rd...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com wrote:
VeloJon Wrote: I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
options except Shimano...
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Forum: Techniques
May 29th 07, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 636
Octalink BB
I need a new BB, Octalink V1 68x118, and there doesn't seem to be any
options except Shimano (105 and DA level only, no Ultegra at this
point). I have surfed high and low for a BB-6500 BB in that...
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Forum: Racing
March 15th 07, 12:32 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 31
Views: 594
Philly Phlyer - bikes ripped off?
On Mar 13, 3:15 pm, MagillaGorilla wrote:
Curtis L. Russell wrote:
On Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:47:51 -0400, MagillaGorilla
wrote:
All that...
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Forum: Techniques
March 2nd 07, 04:29 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 268
Headset removal
I'm trying to remove a threaded headset from an 25-year-old Shogun
600. There is a round three-notch 1-inch-diameter lockring that is
well and truly frozen. Any thoughts on removing this thing?
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Forum: Techniques
February 16th 07, 05:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 895
Removing a Sakae Crank
I need to remove an mid-80's Sakae crank off an old Shogun 600. The
crank bolts have a large horizontal slot with diamond-shaped hole.
Since my meager wrenching skills only date back to the...
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Forum: Techniques
February 3rd 07, 04:19 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Ultegra 9-speed shifters
I'm looking for some used Ultegra 9-speed shifters on eBay that are
triple ring compatible. What is the difference between the ST6500 and
ST6510 sets? The tech info on the 9-speed stuff is no...
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Forum: Racing
January 19th 07, 03:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 18
Views: 954
Pereiro positive!?!
So Kloden wins! We knew it all along! He never won a stage and might
never have been randomly tested during the whole race, so maybe he has
a chance of keeping the win...
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Forum: Techniques
January 4th 07, 10:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 22
Views: 587
Tires and railroad tracks
I prefer doing a MTB-style bunny hop over any track whenever possible
to eliminate any tire/angle/traction questions when it comes to RRs.
Every set of tracks is different and some can be very nasty,...
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Forum: Marketplace
December 12th 06, 10:02 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace
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Replies: 8
Views: 530
Catlike Whisper
IMHO, the Catlike Whisper helmet is extremely cool with its lunar
landscape vent design. I know it doesn't meet the CPSC standard, but
I'm surprised they don't have a US distributor. The prices on...
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Forum: Racing
October 27th 06, 01:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 5
Views: 355
No TTT in the TDF yet again??
steephill wrote:
I thought the TTT was great to watch and very suspenseful, but it
eliminated too many good riders on mediocre team to bad teams from the
GC contention. If you think cycling is...
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Forum: Racing
October 26th 06, 01:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 5
Views: 355
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Forum: Racing
October 19th 06, 05:59 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 666
Why we hate Discovery...
1) The American thing. OK, it's just a few of the riders and the
sponsors, but that's as US as it gets in the Pro tour.
2) The LANCE thing
3) The Bruyneel sleeze factor
4) The emergence of a...
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Forum: Racing
October 18th 06, 01:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 883
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Forum: Racing
October 16th 06, 02:39 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 10
Views: 883
Flandis - If and If and If...
Just to fantasize a little, What if Floyd 1) miraculously and
definitively gets cleared by USADA and any future CAS hearings, 2)
fully recovers from his hip operation and returns to form, and 3)...
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Forum: Techniques
September 14th 06, 05:13 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,504
Cassette protector?
On road bikes, what is the name of that clear plastic disk they put
between the cassette and the spokes of the rear wheel? What does this
do and is it critical? Is it just to keep the chain out of...
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Forum: Racing
September 12th 06, 07:22 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
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Replies: 59
Views: 1,987
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Forum: Techniques
August 4th 06, 01:40 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 761
Wheelset advice
I am an avid recreational roadie who rides in a hilly area looking for
a durable & light wheelset in the $300-400 range. After reading many
reviews and posts, I am looking at:
1) Neuvation M 28...
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