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| visits | member for | 2 years, 1 month |
| seen | Apr 7 '12 at 19:35 | |
| stats | profile views | 41 |
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Mar 28 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Jul 15 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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May 14 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Mar 28 |
awarded | Yearling |
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Mar 2 |
answered | Alternative Chain Grease/Lube |
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Feb 20 |
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What is the downside to me purchasing a road bike instead of a hybrid? Stephen is right on. Most who complain about "discomfort" with a roadster simply have not purchased a properly-sized bike, have not set it up properly, or are using poor technique. I see this everyday; people riding around with their hands seemingly welded into the "drops", using a poor choice of gearing, saddle too low or too high... The whole range of problems. Go to a good shop, get a bike that fits, and learn some basic techniques. You'll be happier. |
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Feb 14 |
answered | Do silent freewheels exist? |
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Feb 6 |
answered | Should I tune up or replace bike? |
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Jan 12 |
answered | What are the possible upgrades for a 40-year-old Bottecchia 10 Speed? |
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Oct 6 |
answered | Front suspension or full suspension mountain bike |
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Oct 1 |
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Front Friction Shifter Problem I'll add a little something. My vintage roadster (1972) has Shimano 600 shifters. They are simpler in construction than the illustrated SunTour items. Being as old as they are, the friction/fiber washer had worn and the rear shifter couldn't be tightened enough to prevent slipping. I went to a big hardware store and found some nylon washers that were a perfect fit. One per side brought the friction washer up to original thickness and they now work fine. |
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Sep 19 |
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How do you wrap a bicycle frame with used inner tubes? If you're talking about making a guard for the chain-stay, that's easy. The way the post was worded it sounded like you were going to wrap the entire bicycle in tubes... Method I use is simple...Rubber cement. Cut the tube to size/shape, and coat one side with thin layer of rubber cement. Likewise for the chainstay. Let 'em dry, slap 'em together, and rub off any excess. |
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Sep 18 |
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How do you wrap a bicycle frame with used inner tubes? Question mark for me too. Extra tubes? Easier to carry in a pack. Frame protection? I don't want to ride where you do... |
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Aug 28 |
answered | What should I use to lubricate a freehub? |
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Aug 15 |
answered | How is this kind of cycling correctly called? |
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Aug 15 |
answered | Choosing good slick tires for a MTB |
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Aug 13 |
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Why are cycle components so heavily branded? I agree. Once upon a time, the bike was made pretty much in it's entirety by the manufacturer. Not so now. In most cases, lower-end bikes are entirely built "to spec" by outside manufacturers who simply put together stock components on a frame that's made to the retailer's requirements. So, a recognizable Derailleur is a selling point. Look how many retailers will put an "upgraded" rear DR on an otherwise pedestrian bike... Catches the buyer's eye. |
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Aug 13 |
answered | Why don't bikes by auto manufacturers make it into bike shops or onto the streets? |
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Aug 12 |
answered | How long is the life cycle of a bicycle? |
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Aug 8 |
answered | What to use to clean a derailleur? |
