Forum: General Discussion
01-19-2012, 04:10 PM
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Yeah, cosmoline, that's the stuff. I believe...
Yeah, cosmoline, that's the stuff. I believe Weigle's is basically cosmoline in a spray can. Maybe someone even older than me knows better.
(I'm looking forward to getting my biolite to see how...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-19-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,634
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Forum: General Discussion
01-19-2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Framesaver
All my bikes have steel frames and I've treated all of them with this stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/Weigles-bicycle-frame-saver-inhibitor/dp/B0012GO58Y
It's similar to the stuff they used to use...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-14-2011, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,649
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Forum: General Discussion
12-01-2011, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,649
Quality vs. price
Lord knows I understand the need to save, but I'll add my two cents. A high quality down bag will last you the rest of your life, if it's not abused. A bag from Western Mountaineering or Feathered...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
10-18-2011, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,856
Old thread, I know, but wth. Most shops will...
Old thread, I know, but wth. Most shops will happily calculate spoke length for you if bring in or at least know what exact hub and rim you will be using. Wheel building is not all that hard, just...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-23-2010, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 9,400
I ride the NW hills roads frequently too, and...
I ride the NW hills roads frequently too, and I'll echo what other posters said. Going uphill I'm easy to pass, and I stay as far right as I safely can, when I safely can.
Going downhill, I'll...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
05-12-2010, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,873
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Forum: Tips & Advice
05-06-2010, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,873
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Forum: Route Info
03-28-2010, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,229
It's not so open anymore
Tried Larch with some shifties on 3/27. About 3/4 mile from the gate at mile 10, at the switchback, there was snow about 4" deep on the roadway. There was a narrow, slushy car-tire track you could...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2010, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,983
Better than nothing
I'd still rather have the morons stopped than witlessly aiming their vehicle at me while they argue with the spouse.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-01-2009, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
single-speed "conversion"
It's a little involved for a forum post, but basically the steps are:
1. shorten/repair chain with your chaintool (you carry a chain tool, right?).
2. Remove broken derailler and cable.
3....
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Forum: General Discussion
11-30-2009, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Single-speed "conversion"
Everyone who rides off-road should know how to convert their bike into a single-speed after wrapping a derailleur...
Only had to do it once, but man I was glad not to be walking the 20+ miles home.
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Forum: General Discussion
11-30-2009, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,939
Rules of the game
i haven't ridden College, only Brynwood. I only made it about 60% of the way. BUT... I didn't know it's "legal" to use the drive-ways to get a rest (by circling or track-standing). Now that I know...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
11-30-2009, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 963
cowboy myth
I asked a ranger at Crater Lake once why horses were allowed on some trails, but dogs are banned park-wide. His response was "historical reasons."
In other words, there is no scientifically...
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Forum: Route Info
10-27-2009, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,553
Thanks all
Thanks all for the good suggestions. I know/do most of those West Hills rides, but I'm too slow a climber to knock those off in less than 90 minutes. (Agreed, however, that descending east-side...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-26-2009, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
outdoor camera
I love my Olympus Stylus 1050 for all outdoor activities. It's waterproof (to 30 feet!), crush- and impact resistant. You can step on it, drop it in puddles and whack it into stuff and it keeps...
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Forum: Route Info
10-26-2009, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,553
Yo roadies, I need a new loop.
I've worn a groove in my standard Kelley Point loop (Skidmore-Williams-Ainsworth-Willamette-Lombard-Marine Drive-33rd-Skidmore). I need a new ride!
What's your favorite go-to, in-town training...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-19-2009, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,534
ironing for repellency
yes, I have had a few garments over the years that recommend this. It seems to help, but not as much as a re-spray. I have no idea why ironing would do this, however.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2009, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 914
Other women-specific purveyors
I've been out of the industry for a while now, but Terry Bicycles used to make quite a bit of stuff in very small sizes (including bikes). Shebeest makes quality women's gear my wife loves, but I...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2009, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,534
Your jacket needs a tune-up
I bet your jacket is fine, it just needs some maintenance. All waterproof-breathable fabrics need to be properly cleaned and then treated to maintain their ability to shed water droplets. What's...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-09-2009, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,443
Heart-rending photo
This isn't graphic, just incredibly sad. Hopefully it can serve as a reminder to all to be careful, attentive, respectful and kind when out on the road.
http://www.tucsonbikelawyer.com/heavy/
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Forum: General Discussion
07-21-2009, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,146
Reach the Beach
The route used by the Reach the Beach Century is pretty great. You can view it on the RTB website.
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Forum: General Discussion
07-21-2009, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 811
Higher is better
Generally speaking, spinning a higher gear is preferable to "lugging" a low gear. Start by working on keeping a cadence (rpm) over 80, with your goal being comfortable spinning 95-100.
I've found...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-26-2009, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
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