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Forum: Techniques March 1st 09, 08:09 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 9
Views: 366
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Chainring alloy

on 1-3-2009, Rex Kerr supposed :
Which alloy is better for chainrings, 2014 or 7075? I'm not as
interested in weight or shifting performance as I am in durability.

Thanks!

Steel.

But they...
Forum: General February 14th 09, 10:37 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 16
Views: 965
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Wireless computer batteries

on 14-2-2009, It's Chris supposed :
(PatTX) wrote:

Chris, why don't you contact the
Cyclosport company? They'd know;
we're guessing!

Pat

That's the first...
Forum: Techniques February 5th 09, 11:25 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 41
Views: 1,463
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Use surgoens gloves UNDER cycling gloves?

Chris submitted this idea :
There is a group of people who do this with sleeping bags, only they
use a trash bag. The idea is the same, limit the breathability of your
layer to increase...
Forum: Techniques February 1st 09, 10:58 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Child seats front mount, headset load

SMS formulated the question :
Lou Holtman wrote:
SMS schreef:
My next door neighbor asked me to help install one of these:
"http://www.ibertinc.com/" on his new bicycle today.

...
Forum: Techniques January 24th 09, 10:31 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 38
Views: 1,677
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Spokes tension with hot rim

sergio pretended :
On 24 Gen, 09:01, wrote:

I suspect that this is far more than any tension rise due to rim
heating, but someone else may come up with some...
Forum: Racing January 4th 09, 09:33 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.racing
Replies: 122
Views: 1,482
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Its Started

Tom Kunich brought next idea :
Obama isn't even in office yet and the news stories are turning anti-Israel.

Of course we all believe that Hamas is completely innocent and only
protecting...
Forum: Techniques December 25th 08, 02:57 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Warm chain oil

Alexandre Kampouris laid this down on his screen :
Hi,

I've had an idea for improving chain lubrication, which seems to facilitate
the application of oil in cold weather.

I warm up the...
Forum: Rides December 23rd 08, 09:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Replies: 7
Views: 998
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Dynamo lighting

on 23-12-2008, bluezfolk supposed :
On Dec 23, 4:59*am, "Robert Norton" wrote:
Can anyone give me -in layman's terms-the extra effort required to propel
your bike with a...
Forum: Techniques December 23rd 08, 04:24 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 1,083
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Taking the ****: water bottle uses.

Keiron expressed precisely :
Recently riding in an area where I couldn't really whip my whang out and
pee on a tree or wall I had to **** in my water bottle. As I forgot to
dump it out at the...
Forum: General December 14th 08, 09:56 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 52
Views: 1,532
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Nearly got into an accident

expressed precisely :
On Dec 13, 3:54*pm, (Tom Keats) wrote:
In article
, * * * *...
Forum: Techniques December 6th 08, 04:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 19
Views: 444
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
bending stiffness of spokes

Chalo brought next idea :


Nope. Spokes are loaded solely in tension or compression; they can't
support any significant bending loads.

Imho they can't withstand any compression load as...
Forum: Techniques October 30th 08, 06:53 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 31
Views: 2,088
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Campagnolo 11 speed prices

Clive George wrote on 30-10-2008 :
wrote in message
...

Things are not improving as fast in bicycle technology...
Forum: Techniques October 30th 08, 06:50 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 31
Views: 2,088
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Campagnolo 11 speed prices

used his keyboard to write :


Don't get me wrong Carl. I also think that the new 11 speed Super
Record is ridiculous expensive. It is not the brifter but the cassette
is what I...
Forum: Techniques October 29th 08, 11:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 31
Views: 2,088
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Campagnolo 11 speed prices

explained :
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:03:25 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

...
Forum: Rides October 25th 08, 12:01 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Replies: 57
Views: 2,992
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Switzerland mountain roads questions

Ken Roberts has brought this to us :
Martin Borsje wrote
This road [over Grosse Scheidegg] is paved - actually the climb from the
other side (Meiringen) is far more beautiful

I do not...
Forum: Rides October 21st 08, 09:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Replies: 57
Views: 2,992
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Switzerland mountain roads questions

Ken Roberts formulated the question :
sergio wrote
I vote for Grosse Scheidegg, too.

Good, then I'll add my vote.

In the area I was told there is a nice steep road
going up from...
Forum: Rides October 21st 08, 09:48 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Replies: 57
Views: 2,992
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Switzerland mountain roads questions

sergio expressed precisely :
On 20 Ott, 21:58, "Ken Roberts"
wrote:

Col de Sanetsch is a 'must do'
Thanks, it's now on my list.

If it is as I...
Forum: Rides October 21st 08, 09:47 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Replies: 57
Views: 2,992
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Switzerland mountain roads questions

Ken Roberts used his keyboard to write :
sergio wrote
I vote for Grosse Scheidegg, too.

Good, then I'll add my vote.

In the area I was told there is a nice steep road
going up from...
Forum: Rides October 17th 08, 11:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.rides
Replies: 57
Views: 2,992
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Switzerland mountain roads questions

Ken Roberts explained on 17-10-2008 :
I've gotten to sample riding some of the high passes and mountain roads of
Switzerland, and now I've got some questions about it.

(a) What is your...
Forum: Techniques October 3rd 08, 09:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Shifters - Derailleur - Cassette

landotter formulated on vrijdag :
On Oct 4, 2:43 am, Lou Holtman wrote:
wrote:
Hi,

I am hoping someone can clarify thissituation for me....
Forum: General September 26th 08, 07:49 PM Posted to ba.bicycles,rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 50
Views: 1,204
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Insanity - Cal Train Bike Commuter Arrested

hiwheeler explained on 26-9-2008 :
As per:

========================================
Hello,

Just thought you might be interested in this video I took this morning
of
a biker being...
Forum: Techniques September 7th 08, 09:12 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 31
Views: 1,215
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
help truing new wheel

formulated on zondag :
Oh, the tire was so hard to get on the rim (even with tire irons)


Never, never, never put a tyre on the rim with a tyre lever!

It may puncture...
Forum: Techniques September 6th 08, 07:45 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Would a somewhat-worn cog wear out a new chain faster?

After serious thinking wrote :
On Sep 5, 3:27*pm, Martin Borsje wrote:
wrote :



On 5 sep, 12:19, "...
Forum: Techniques September 5th 08, 08:27 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
Would a somewhat-worn cog wear out a new chain faster?

wrote :
On 5 sep, 12:19, " wrote:
Would a *somewhat-worn cassette cog wear out a new chain faster?

assuming there is no 'skipping'...
Forum: Australia August 23rd 08, 02:12 PM Posted to aus.bicycle
Replies: 14
Views: 557
Posted By Martin Borsje[_6_]
2 forms of id with birthdate

It happens that terryc formulated :
Interesting questions, what tow forms of ID do you have with your
birthdate on them that does not include your drivers license and your
passport?

Filing...
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