Forum: Techniques
May 11th 16, 12:44 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,066
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...
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Forum: Techniques
February 17th 16, 05:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 161
Views: 5,100
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Forum: Techniques
February 15th 16, 12:17 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 161
Views: 5,100
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Forum: Techniques
February 14th 16, 11:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Views: 5,100
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Forum: Techniques
April 6th 13, 06:42 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 272
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...
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Forum: Techniques
April 6th 13, 02:30 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 4
Views: 272
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...
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Forum: Techniques
September 19th 12, 01:43 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 326
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Forum: Techniques
March 24th 12, 01:53 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Techniques
March 23rd 12, 01:59 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Techniques
January 17th 12, 05:41 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,243
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...
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Forum: Techniques
November 13th 11, 07:03 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 238
Views: 5,731
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
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Forum: Techniques
November 6th 11, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 309
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...
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Forum: Techniques
November 6th 11, 05:15 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 21
Views: 747
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...
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Forum: General
August 14th 11, 01:01 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc
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Replies: 495
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Forum: Techniques
January 4th 11, 11:19 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,286
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...
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Forum: Racing
January 1st 11, 03:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 127
Views: 2,816
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...
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Forum: Techniques
January 1st 11, 03:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 139
Views: 2,742
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...
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Forum: Techniques
December 21st 10, 06:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 609
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,...
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Forum: Techniques
December 21st 10, 04:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 609
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:
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Forum: Techniques
December 21st 10, 06:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 14
Views: 609
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
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Forum: Techniques
November 23rd 10, 05:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 834
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Forum: Techniques
November 23rd 10, 02:04 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 834
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...
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Forum: Techniques
November 3rd 10, 09:23 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 571
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...
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Forum: Techniques
October 29th 10, 04:36 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,674
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
...
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Forum: Techniques
October 8th 10, 01:21 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
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Replies: 127
Views: 3,426
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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