| bio | website | twitter.com/shabbychef |
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| location | San Francisco, CA | |
| age | 41 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 8 months |
| seen | Nov 14 '11 at 5:54 | |
| stats | profile views | 9 |
matlab/stats/linux nerd. proud, sleepless, new parent. HCSSiM alum. faking it as a quantitative analyst at a small quant fund in San Francisco.
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Sep 18 |
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How much distance can I put on drivetrain components? Do 9 & 10 speed chains really wear faster? I can see how they might be designed for weight and performance over longevity, but do you think it is just the narrowness? |
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Sep 14 |
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does a tire bead 'jack' work? +1 on 'having to take the tool with you is a PITA'; I bought one, and it solved my problem, with no pinch flats. it is, however, a fairly substantial hunk of ABS plastic... |
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Sep 8 |
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non-steel frames and longevity I was secretly hoping the thief would have a frame with longevity problems! I was also trying to decide whether to replace the bike with a used al frame, a new al frame, or a steel frame. |
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Sep 8 |
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does a tire bead 'jack' work? I learned about the tire jack on Sheldon Brown's page. If Sheldon recommends it... |
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Sep 8 |
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does a tire bead 'jack' work? good point. I think I have to get them on the rim and ride a couple of weeks. Not sure I can stretch by hand. |