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| bio | website | twitter.com/theraab |
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| location | Los Angeles, CA | |
| age | 24 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 10 months |
| seen | Aug 7 '11 at 2:10 | |
| stats | profile views | 17 |
I'm an alumnus of UC Santa Barbara where I was on the cycling team. I also broadcasted sports for KCSB-FM 91.9 while I was there. I love working on bikes and making wheels. I have helped many of my friends with all kinds of repairs, and I hope I can help you get your bike working well, too.
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Jul 27 |
asked | Can a bike with an internal bottom bracket be retrofitted to have an external bottom bracket? |
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Jul 27 |
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Road bike that is gentle on body, but can go in some dirt Welcome to the community. What exactly is your question? |
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Jul 23 |
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What is a simple mnemonic for remembering the thread direction when removing pedals? @DanielRHicks let us continue this discussion in chat |
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Jul 22 |
awarded | Commentator |
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Jul 22 |
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What is a simple mnemonic for remembering the thread direction when removing pedals? and if you're really in MN, it's not even 5pm. If I am mistaken about the threading, I'd like to know. |
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Jul 22 |
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What is a simple mnemonic for remembering the thread direction when removing pedals? @Daniel Doesn't it have something to do with pedaling direction and that you're pedaling forward, so you want the pedals to tighten forward and not loosen from friction? |
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Jul 22 |
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What is a simple mnemonic for remembering the thread direction when removing pedals? @Daniel at that point you're swearing at yourself because you've already stripped the threads trying to pull your cranks off, and it only got worse when you tried to fix that with a tap. Time to get a new bike! |
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Jul 22 |
answered | What is a simple mnemonic for remembering the thread direction when removing pedals? |
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Jul 22 |
answered | Bicycle Socks for Road Rides |
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Jul 22 |
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What kind of handlebar should go on a fixie to sell it? @meagar it was a project for me to build -- especially the lacing of the wheels -- but when I moved back home after college, there was no real space for it. So I have to let it go. |
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Jul 22 |
answered | How can I tell a bike is safe after a crash? |
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Jul 21 |
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What kind of handlebar should go on a fixie to sell it? I have a white chain and white brake lever. I was supposed to get white pedals and straps, but my lbs's supplier was backordered. I built it because I thought I could, and I really wanted a reason to lace a 36-spoke crow's foot front wheel and a 3-leading 3-trailing rear wheel. It was plenty of work, but it was a ton of fun to do. |
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Jul 21 |
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Should a chain be replaced even if it's not stretched? @zenbike You may be dissatisfied with this answer, but I believe people use 2000 miles because it's conventional knowledge, like getting an oil change for your car at 3000 or 5000 miles. These figures may not represent exactly when you actually need to replace these things, but they protect you against complications that may arise from ignoring their importance. |
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Jul 20 |
answered | Should a chain be replaced even if it's not stretched? |
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Jul 20 |
answered | Do mountain bikers yield to hikers? |
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Jul 20 |
awarded | Editor |
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Jul 20 |
revised |
Determining front & rear derailleur compatibility fixed some grammar |
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Jul 20 |
asked | What kind of handlebar should go on a fixie to sell it? |
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Jul 20 |
answered | Determining front & rear derailleur compatibility |
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Jul 18 |
answered | Mountain bike in USD 1,000-1200 range |
