http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/ $ en-us Copyright 2003-2005, Talk About Network. All Rights Reserved. 2008-07-04T20:07:19+00:00 TAN rss@talkaboutnetwork.com Discussion hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://tan12.talkaboutnetwork.com/images/spacer.gif http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/ http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752266.html I notice I get a lot of wind noise when I ride. I wonder how much it varies from person to person, since our ears have different shapes. When I turn my head slightly to either side, the noise goes away completely. I realize my helmet straps contribut... Tom Reingold ltnoglider@[EMAIL PROTECTED... Discussion 2008-07-04T18:07:12+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752252.html Hello!! Would anyone point me out to a good guide and parts list for upgrading a Le Tour to modern brakes, good side 700cc wheels, and 10 speed drive train? thanks bill -- --- William OHara www.N1ey.com - Amateur Radio and Railfan Blog www.yahoo... William O'Hara ltwhoohara@[EMAIL PROTECT... Discussion 2008-07-04T18:50:29+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752201.html Hi, I had a bicylcle with a Sturmey Archer brake. Front wheel. A few months ago,I had a terrible accident because the wheel blocked, going down-hill. I survived. A shop said they did not want to repair because the brake is very dangerous, they could ... swinderen.leida@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-07-04T11:22:49+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752190.html Does anyone here not have space under their seat to mount or attach their wedge? Can they be placed on other locations on a bike? If so, where do you put yours? Also, are there other types of wedges that are made to be placed in other spots? Id like... Ablang ltron916@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-04T10:19:25+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752160.html Hi everyone... Help! my trusty LBS cant get me a pair of Mavic Open Sports rims (ERD 608mm) just now but they can get a pair of Mavic Open Pro. Spocalcs got an entry for the Pro, ERD = 205mm, but its dated 2001, getting a bit old. Can anyone con... stanfords@[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bill) Discussion 2008-07-04T19:31:23+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752153.html I have a bike with a Profile design BSC 40mm rake fork. I acquired inexpensively a BRC, essentially same fork but with 43mm rake. Both are 1 threadless aluminum steerer. I was going to switch out to the 43mm just to see what it felt like. One ... RS ltr_schiller@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-03T21:58:00+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752145.html New stuff to me and quite fascinating: http://www.pilencykel.se/film2_8.htm landotter ltlandotter@[EMAIL PROTECTED] ... Discussion 2008-07-03T21:00:21+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752141.html I have MTB with center pull brakes that stay on when i pull them on. There is a bit of a soft click (catching on something somewhere) and then i pull it off and it is ok. I pulled the whole side off that is cauing the problem. I moved the spring loa... vyaw2003@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-07-03T20:49:27+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752137.html Im not shilling for this book. Im inquiring about it, for sale on ebay. And Im not dissing Jobst by repeating what may be mistaken claims, below. It antedates the archive of this group. Or, Im not trying hard enough. From the description: This book... travis.harry@[EMAIL PROTECTED] lttravis... Discussion 2008-07-03T20:36:34+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752133.html What are the pros and cons of mineral oil vs DOT 4 as fluid for hydraulic disc brakes? w_e_b_g_u_y@[EMAIL PROTECTED] (web guy)... Discussion 2008-07-03T23:17:54+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752126.html I changed the 12-25 8sp cassette on my bike to an 11-30 as it better matches my new commute. The rear derailleur is a Tiagra of 2006 vintage. I believe the model is a RD-4400-GS. I adjusted the b-screw so that the jockey wheel just barely clears the ... pm ltzzyzx.xyzzy@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-03T19:03:47+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752091.html I started riding at the Velodrome in Atlanta (30+ banking on rough concrete) this spring and it looks like I am going to be doing this for the long term so looking to upgrade from my existing track bike after I sell one of my road bikes-Now I am usin... MattP ltaaronpeel@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-03T11:22:55+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752089.html I have a Dawes Galaxy that has a flat carrier over the rear wheel and I would like some addition, like a basket, to attach to it for carrying home some shopping. However, so far I have not been able to find anything suitable to buy. Do I have to... RF ltRF@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-03T10:46:47+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752083.html Does anyone know how The Garmin Edge calculate calories. I=92ve looked at my numbers for various rides and there seems to be no correlation that I can see between speed, heart rate, and cadence. It seems to know that when I=92m coasting downhill at 5... steve ltSJgerdemann@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt... Discussion 2008-07-03T09:16:06+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752082.html A neighbor showed me his mountain bike and I quickly spotted several tweaks it needed, the major one being excessive play in the headset. You can feel it by rocking the bike with the front brake locked and even see it move at the top of the head tube... Mike Yankee ltmikeyankee@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-07-03T08:55:33+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/752030.html http://bicycleoutfitters.net/page.cfm?pageID=176 -- Ted Bennett Ted Bennett lttedbennett@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-07-02T21:12:28+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/751995.html Commuting distance will be less than 10 km one-way, with the two largest hills having less than 15 meters of elevation gain. Therefore weight and performance are not of great concern compared to utility. Since the bike will have to be stored in a ... Tom Sherman ltsunsetss0003@[EMAIL PROTEC... Discussion 2008-07-02T20:22:55+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/751979.html Dont miss it: http://www.bikeroute.com/BusycleWestCoast/BusycleBigBandBeat6-08.php Jobst Brandt jobst.brandt@[EMAIL PROTECTED] Discussion 2008-07-02T21:50:38+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/751970.html Took my bike to the shop and the tech replaced my rear skewer. I didnt realize he had done this until this morning, when I tried to put the bike into the trainer. My old skewer looked like this: http://bikemart.com/images/library/catalogs/soc/pro... Hell And High Water ltbob.remove.helland... Discussion 2008-07-02T15:33:17+00:00 http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/messages/751966.html Hi, folks! Long time no write. My commuter bike, a circa 1977 Peugeot UO-8, has the original type Mafac brake calipers. It has upright handlebars and brake levers made my Dia-Compe. The brakes dont stop very well. If I remember right, Mafac brakes c... Tom Reingold ltnoglider@[EMAIL PROTECTED... Discussion 2008-07-02T13:01:34+00:00 Search talkaboutcycling.com Technical aspects q http://talkaboutcycling.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/search.html