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| bio | website | stackexchange |
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| location | central mass. u.s.a. | |
| age | 55 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 5 months |
| seen | 18 mins ago | |
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ride mostly single track with a little road biking mixed in.
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May 12 |
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exploding inner tubes It can if the valve hole is damaged or oversized. |
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May 11 |
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Thinking of quitting due to dangerous driving Contact your local bike shop and see if they sponsor a group road ride. I know several in my area offer rides for novices and explain how and where to ride safely in a group setting. They plan them during low traffic times so you can get accustomed to traffic. |
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May 9 |
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What happened to pumps? Make sure the head is fitted correctly on the valve. Most older pumps had the "locked on" position with the lever parallel to the hose with the lever layed down. . Most new pumps seem to have the locked position with the lever up or perpendicular to the hose. |
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Apr 18 |
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Sizing guide for road bikes vs mountain bikes LBS is a common abbreviation for Local Bike Shop. Sorry for any confusion. |
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Apr 16 |
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Replacing thick wheels with thinner ones What size tires (27, 700c, 26x2.0, 26x1 3/8) are you currently using. It should be embossed in the side of the tire. |
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Apr 14 |
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Can I replace a 1/2 inch bolt with a 14mm one to secure my axle? Are you refering to the size of the nut that retains the bearing cones on the axle or the nuts that hold the axle in the frame/fork? |
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Mar 30 |
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Fixing Carbon Fiber Check hot tubes.com I've seen their work it is excellent. I believe they are also authorized by Cervelo to do paint schemes with original graphics. |
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Mar 29 |
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Overhauled hubs: still some noise Did you install the same number of balls? A general rule is one less than the maximum number that will fit. Did you remove all the old grease prior to reassemble? |
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Mar 13 |
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How to cut carbon handlebars Wear a dust mask as the dust from carbon fiber is not something you want to inhale. |
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Mar 2 |
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Are tow-hitch bike racks legal? The most likely time this may be an issue if you have it in place during your annual inspection. I have had similar issues with a trailer ball on a step-bumper during the inspection. I have never been stopped at any other time though. |
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Jan 3 |
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What are the differences between a mens and womens bike frame? The difference between then and now is now you do it by choice |
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Dec 28 |
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Things to consider when upgrading crankset Have you considered a cassette swap to something like a 11-28 tooth? Not as effective as a crank swap but cheaper and easier. |
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Dec 28 |
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What is the proper way to paint a bicycle? In addition to @ Angelos comments, If you are going to sand use progressivly finer grits to minimize scratches. Use the same brand primer the paint directions call for. Use Rustoleum primer for Rustoleum paint etc. Rustoleum used to make products specifically for metal, if they are available use them. |
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Dec 25 |
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Any experience about radially-laced hub flanges actually breaking? For what it is worth I recently replaced a Mavic Open Pro wheel. It was about 5 years old has about 10,000 miles on it. It was radially laced. It hit car door while going about 22mph. The wheel folded like a taco. About half the spokes bent, 5 or 6 nipples pulled through the rim. Not one hub spoke hole was damaged. If that wasn't enough abuse to damage a hub I don't think anything else would. |
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Dec 24 |
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How often should I change brake cables and housing? Most aerosol dry lubes uses a liquid carrier that will flush then evaporate leaving the dry lube in the housing. |
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Dec 21 |
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How often should I change brake cables and housing? I prefer to use "dry" type lubes in muddy, dusty,gritty enviroments. Even a light oil tends to make the grit stick to the cables. The grit gets pulled into the housing over time. |
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Dec 21 |
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Diamondback Sorrento for first starter bike? While at your local shop ask about used bikes. Tell them what you"ve told us and they will point you in the right direction. If they keep pushing you to spend more than you are comfortable with try another shop. They should let you take it for a real test ride. |
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Dec 19 |
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Help me to attach inner ring What brand cranks are you swapping parts from. |
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Dec 19 |
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gluing/patching tire sidewalls? The same glue /cement that comes with a regular bike patch kit. Not being able to see the actual flaw in the tire, I would say you should replace it as soon as possible or ask your local shop to evaluate it for you. |
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Dec 4 |
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Where is the Tricross Sora front derailleur barrel adjuster Have you looked for an inline adjuster? It looks like a bump somewhere in the cable housing. Usually between the bars and the frame |
