Re: Disk Brakes vs. V Brakes??

On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:51:03 CST, Tosspot <FrankDotLeake@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:

>Werehatrack wrote:
>> On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:04:56 CST, Chris_MdR@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>- After playing with the brakes for a few minutes, I noticed that the
>>>discs get noticeably warm, around 170F. 
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>> Gosh, you had a contact thermometer available?  I'm impressed.
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>IR Thermometer.  Every cyclist should have one.
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>http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/digital-infrared-thermometer/digital-infrared-thermometer.htm

I'll admit that I'm dying to get one, but I really can't figure out
what I'd use it for. I guess it would be cool to have one when someone
asks if they have a temperature. Instead of the old tried and true
hand to the forehead, you can just zap them right between the eyes -
non-laser version probably better for this application.

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