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Forum: Techniques August 13th 07, 02:41 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 48
Views: 920
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Dirt road touring frames"

"datakoll" wrote in message
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Suggestions on best steel 29er (or cylcocross) frame for fireroad,
dirt road,...
Forum: Techniques August 13th 07, 12:11 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 48
Views: 920
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Dirt road touring frames"

The Rivendell Atlantis in 58 and over uses 700 C wheels. I can't imagine a
frame with greater tire clearance. I use a 56cm model which is designed
around 26 inch wheels, for off road commuting and...
Forum: Techniques July 19th 07, 04:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 223
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Coombe Pedals- What happened?

There was a time that I was considering buying Coombe pedals. Now it seems
that they are no longer being made. Does any one know and care to comment
about what happened?
I'm interested in knowing...
Forum: Techniques July 19th 07, 04:29 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 242
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Coombe Pedals- What happened?

There was a time that I was considering buying Coombe pedals. Now it seems
that they are no longer being made. Does any one know and care to comment
about what happened?
I'm interested in knowing...
Forum: Techniques July 19th 07, 04:22 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 208
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Coombe Pedals- What happened?

There was a time that I was considering buying Coombe pedals. Now it seems
that they are no longer being made. Does any one know and care to comment
about what happened?
I'm interested in knowing...
Forum: Techniques July 7th 07, 03:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 14
Views: 1,189
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Road paint and rolling resistance?

"damyth" wrote in message
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Generally speaking, in dry weather, would the paint stripe (say the
paint...
Forum: Techniques May 5th 07, 06:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 42
Views: 1,637
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Opinions on Gios frame

My Super Record model has a very short top tube. I think that's the same
with a Compact.

Gary Jacobson
Rosendale, NY

"Sir Ridesalot" wrote in message...
Forum: Techniques May 5th 07, 06:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Paint stain in NOS frame

Water, lemon luice, small pinch of salt, sugar to taste. All the
electrolytes and accessible carbohydrates you need, none of the
synthetic carcinogens. Comparatively paint-friendly.

...
Forum: Techniques April 14th 07, 12:20 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Modifying Brooks saddles

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I have been looking at this great site:-
http://www.wallbike.com/content/butchering.html
for a...
Forum: Techniques April 8th 07, 03:10 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 76
Views: 2,345
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Battery/lighting philosophy for fully-loaded touring?

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On Apr 7, 12:32 pm, "Bruce W.1" wrote:
I built two lighting systems...
Forum: Techniques April 7th 07, 12:20 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Why do my brake pads rub against rim at certain points as I rotate wheel?

Are the axles of the wheels all the way into the fork tips, and drop outs?
If they aren't 90 degrees to the tips and drop out the wheel will be off
axis.

Gary Jacobson
Rosendale,...
Forum: Techniques April 3rd 07, 11:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 18
Views: 1,015
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Mid 70s Frame ID help needed.

"Camilo" wrote in message
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On Apr 2, 6:06 pm, "Gary Jacobson" wrote:
" Big field....
Forum: Techniques April 3rd 07, 11:54 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 18
Views: 1,015
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Mid 70s Frame ID help needed.

"Hank Wirtz" wrote in message
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On Apr 3, 1:22 pm, wrote:
On Apr 3, 1:04 pm, "sergio"...
Forum: Techniques April 3rd 07, 03:06 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 18
Views: 1,015
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Mid 70s Frame ID help needed.

" Big field. Maybe Kobe, Compania, Sekai, Lumala, Centurion, Nishiki,
Azuki, Crystal? Plus many 'store labels'. Way too many from your
description of "not Novarra".


Did REI even use...
Forum: Techniques March 26th 07, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 9
Views: 443
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Broke another Brooks saddle

I notice a much more forgiving ride when I switched from steel railed
Brooks to Ti and I weigh 150 or so. If my 150 can flex the rails,
then I would agree 225 may break them. As a lighter...
Forum: Techniques March 22nd 07, 02:05 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 13
Views: 839
Posted By Gary Jacobson
New Brand of Parts Group?

http://www.microshift.biz/

Is this available. Have people seen it? Is it Shimano?
Is it Shimano copy? OEM spec'd?

Gary Jacobson
Rosendale, NY
Forum: Techniques March 20th 07, 01:59 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Bent crancank arm on Mavic "starfish" crank?

"Jacques" wrote in message
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Did
Mavic make a special front derailleur for triple chainrings or was...
Forum: Marketplace February 6th 07, 03:16 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Simplex Downtube Shifters NOS NIP

Included is of course a demultiplicator which changes the leverage/cable
travel and used primarily on tandem frames.
These things are rare. 100 USD inc. shipping in ConUSA. If you want
insurance,...
Forum: Techniques February 5th 07, 09:06 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 0
Views: 609
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Solution for Impossible to Find Gran Compe 450 centerpull brake Straddle Cables

I figure that for the record I'd post this so that a solution I developed
for fashioning a straddle cable for Gran Compe 450 centerpull brakes can be
used by others. That brake uses a virtually...
Forum: Techniques January 23rd 07, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 46
Views: 1,210
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Rims rubbing brakes while cornering

"Bugbear" wrote in message
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Is this something I should be concerned about?

When I take corners at a not too...
Forum: Marketplace January 23rd 07, 12:26 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.marketplace
Replies: 0
Views: 577
Posted By Gary Jacobson
FS: Pearl Izumi AmFib Neoprene Booties

I have a pair of older (maybe from 4 years ago) medium booties for sale.They
have a cut out on sole for Look cleat.These are in fine shape, and are heavy
duty and warm. They have a rubber toe and a...
Forum: Techniques January 18th 07, 04:08 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 14
Views: 719
Posted By Gary Jacobson
KMC 10-speed quick link reusable?

"John Forrest Tomlinson" wrote in message
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Is the quick link on a KMC DX-10S 10-speed chain reusable -- that is
can I...
Forum: Techniques January 15th 07, 03:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 32
Views: 1,012
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Prevailing wisdom on front lights?

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You did not mention if you have a Schmidt E6 3 watt light. The Schmidt
E6 light is...
Forum: Techniques January 14th 07, 10:21 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Source for steel fork

"bfd" wrote in message
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Stephen Greenwood wrote:
The fork on my "new" commute bike, a 1986 Bridgestone MB-2, has
...
Forum: Techniques January 14th 07, 10:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 4
Views: 256
Posted By Gary Jacobson
Torelli bottom bracket specs

"Qui si parla Campagnolo" wrote in message
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SJB wrote:
All of these frames were the far superior Italian...
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