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| bio | website | ianchanning.wordpress.com |
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| location | Belgium | |
| age | 34 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 3 months |
| seen | May 18 at 8:43 | |
| stats | profile views | 3 |
Monkey coder no. 76540
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Jul 15 |
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How important is it for a cyclist to be able to perform tricks? @ttarchala I agree with you, they're probably not the biggest problem - junctions in fast moving traffic are a bigger issue. So I would say that balance is probably more important, e.g. being able to recover from hitting pot holes and knocks from wing mirrors. |
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Jul 15 |
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How important is it for a cyclist to be able to perform tricks? @Jefromi - I would say you don't really have a choice with tight spaces. If you want to commute by bike in a city it inherently dangerous and full of tight spaces. |
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Jul 14 |
answered | How important is it for a cyclist to be able to perform tricks? |
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Jun 8 |
awarded | Constituent |
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Jun 8 |
awarded | Caucus |
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Aug 29 |
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How can I make a weather-proof bike? Using a dutch style bike in Belgium has been a general revelation for me. They're bikes designed for sheer practicality and relaxation. When all you do is go to the shops and back on flat roads its an absolute pleasure. The only issue was the dodgy English made 3-gear system. |
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Aug 29 |
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How can I make a weather-proof bike? Sorry, you're quite right - I've deleted my useless comment. I'm managing to confuse myself. The Connex chains aren't fully stainless steel. The inner link is but I assume that doesn't include the pin otherwise they'd advertise it as so. I'm guessing that the sections that would rust the most and cause the most friction would be the plates and a combination of stainless steel inner and nickel plated outer and a decent amount of oil would be as resistant as you're going to get. |
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Aug 27 |
awarded | Excavator |
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Aug 27 |
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What type of tires can prevent goatheads? Updated the link |
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Aug 27 |
suggested | suggested edit on What type of tires can prevent goatheads? |
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Aug 27 |
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What type of tires can prevent goatheads? Marathon plus tyres are amazing. I got one puncture ever (in 10 years) using them and that was when a huge nail managed to puncture through the side of the tyre, thus avoiding the protection. |
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Aug 27 |
awarded | Supporter |
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Aug 27 |
answered | How much friction arise from the tires? |
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Aug 25 |
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How can I make a weather-proof bike? No I've never tried them - but by definition stainless steel never rusts from just rain water, salt and mud . If the chain rusts its probably not stainless steel. |
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Mar 6 |
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What advanced cycling skills are useful for a commuter or city rider? added header |
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Jan 30 |
answered | How can I make a weather-proof bike? |
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Jan 30 |
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What advanced cycling skills are useful for a commuter or city rider? @zigdon You're right - it can be risky, especially letting yourself roll forward. Also there's much potential for making a fool out of yourself. @alesplin, you don't have to but I found it much harder to balance whilst sitting down. My balance is pretty terrible at the best of times so can't hold it for long but it helped a lot. |
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Jan 24 |
awarded | Teacher |
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Jan 24 |
awarded | Editor |
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Jan 24 |
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What advanced cycling skills are useful for a commuter or city rider? added learning details |
