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Mike Aniskovich
, …
Avery Burdett
69
8/18/97
Tour de France - Why no helmets?
"Not that old saw again...!" Nope, here's a helmet question with a slightly different
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Tour de France - Why no helmets?
"Not that old saw again...!" Nope, here's a helmet question with a slightly different
8/18/97
alan
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Hermann Rochholz
117
8/22/97
Why do people think Alu frames are HARSHER?
Of course, Alu frames are STIFFER because of the larger tubes, etc. Let's not discuss this. I
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Why do people think Alu frames are HARSHER?
Of course, Alu frames are STIFFER because of the larger tubes, etc. Let's not discuss this. I
8/22/97
Ewireless
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Thomas H. Kunich
2
8/12/97
rollfast bike, an antique?
How do I learn if my Rollfast-brand cruiser bike is an antique or a repro? I don't believe the
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rollfast bike, an antique?
How do I learn if my Rollfast-brand cruiser bike is an antique or a repro? I don't believe the
8/12/97
Alan Fairley
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Jobst Brandt
39
8/12/97
do kelvar belts stop flats?
Hello, all. I'm back with yet another commuter tire question. DO kelvar belts really help stop
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do kelvar belts stop flats?
Hello, all. I'm back with yet another commuter tire question. DO kelvar belts really help stop
8/12/97
Jeff Hansen
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Thomas H. Kunich
4
8/5/97
Tour de France-Why no helmets?
> I wear a helmet 'cause it's stupid not to, but it's > almost as stupid to pay
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Tour de France-Why no helmets?
> I wear a helmet 'cause it's stupid not to, but it's > almost as stupid to pay
8/5/97
Thomas H. Kunich
8/5/97
Jobst and the Tour Naked Man
Ahh, you're back Jobst. Now you can solve the mystery involved around the Tour. Were you or were
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Jobst and the Tour Naked Man
Ahh, you're back Jobst. Now you can solve the mystery involved around the Tour. Were you or were
8/5/97
David Hallerman
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Wes Prince
7
8/11/97
Saddle Sore Help Needed
Hi All... For the first time in many years, I've developed a small saddle sore. Small, but a real
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Saddle Sore Help Needed
Hi All... For the first time in many years, I've developed a small saddle sore. Small, but a real
8/11/97
Marnu
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Thomas H. Kunich
5
8/1/97
Jobst absence - naked running man in TdF
Fact -- Jobst is rumored to be in France watching the TdF Fact -- A naked running man appears at the
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Jobst absence - naked running man in TdF
Fact -- Jobst is rumored to be in France watching the TdF Fact -- A naked running man appears at the
8/1/97
Mike
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Jeff Bernhard
32
8/4/97
Touring bike at high speeds unstable???
I am looking into buying a toring bike and a local dealer told me that if you want to go fast don
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Touring bike at high speeds unstable???
I am looking into buying a toring bike and a local dealer told me that if you want to go fast don
8/4/97
DSL
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rich...@cruzio.com
37
7/23/97
Shimano Recalls 1 Million Cranks
If you have an Altus, Acera or Alivio Crank made after 1993, get it replaced. It's been recalled
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Shimano Recalls 1 Million Cranks
If you have an Altus, Acera or Alivio Crank made after 1993, get it replaced. It's been recalled
7/23/97
Robert Harlan Stone
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Thomas H. Kunich
4
6/16/97
Anyone know Ideale saddles?
Are you familiar with the leather saddle called Ideale made in France? I have one that just will not
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Anyone know Ideale saddles?
Are you familiar with the leather saddle called Ideale made in France? I have one that just will not
6/16/97
Don Porter
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Mike Miller
137
6/6/97
Dear Fellow cyclists... Please help
Robert wrote: > > To all understanding, kind individuals: > My name is Robert Nekervis. Next
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Dear Fellow cyclists... Please help
Robert wrote: > > To all understanding, kind individuals: > My name is Robert Nekervis. Next
6/6/97
Barry Young
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Charlie Hutchinson
19
5/26/97
IRC Papperlite tires
I perchased a new road bike this year and have only got 550 Km. on it and I find that the rear tire
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IRC Papperlite tires
I perchased a new road bike this year and have only got 550 Km. on it and I find that the rear tire
5/26/97
Jobst Brandt
, …
Tom Ace
54
7/27/97
slicks vs treads
Ken Kifer writes: > Someone else has objected to the word "hydroplaning"; let's just
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slicks vs treads
Ken Kifer writes: > Someone else has objected to the word "hydroplaning"; let's just
7/27/97
Trimble Epic
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Thomas H. Kunich
5
5/13/97
Inventor wants opinions on project - Single lever for all gears
I know, it will sounds just like all those things that all those other guys tried, the bear, etc... I
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Inventor wants opinions on project - Single lever for all gears
I know, it will sounds just like all those things that all those other guys tried, the bear, etc... I
5/13/97
Jobst Brandt
, …
Mike Battle
216
7/9/97
Jeff Steinwedel's death
From ba.bicycles: Subject: Charges Dropped in Steinwedel death. [ba.bicycles #7162] Following is an
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Jeff Steinwedel's death
From ba.bicycles: Subject: Charges Dropped in Steinwedel death. [ba.bicycles #7162] Following is an
7/9/97
wy...@freenet.victoria.bc.ca
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Chris Smolyk
7
5/25/97
OLD RALEIGH CYCLE AND NEW COMPONENTS << HELP! >>
Fellow cyclists, I have a 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport that I am trying to "upgrade" with new
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OLD RALEIGH CYCLE AND NEW COMPONENTS << HELP! >>
Fellow cyclists, I have a 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport that I am trying to "upgrade" with new
5/25/97
Zonmail
, …
Thomas H. Kunich
39
4/29/97
Rivendell Road Frames
Any information regarding these bikes would be appreciated?
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Rivendell Road Frames
Any information regarding these bikes would be appreciated?
4/29/97
Thomas H. Kunich
,
steve jessup
2
4/26/97
Huegi Hub Problem
I have a Huegi tandem 8-speed rear hub that seems to be skipping it's dogs internally. Has anyone
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Huegi Hub Problem
I have a Huegi tandem 8-speed rear hub that seems to be skipping it's dogs internally. Has anyone
4/26/97
Bill Collins
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Sheldon Brown
17
4/25/97
Helmet Life
Hi everyone, I have heard from various sources that helmets might have a certain lifespan, that the
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Helmet Life
Hi everyone, I have heard from various sources that helmets might have a certain lifespan, that the
4/25/97
Jason Byrne
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John Getsoian
16
4/28/97
Brazeing 316 stainless
Hello, I am building a rack for my touring bike out of 316 stainless. Although I have a means of
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Brazeing 316 stainless
Hello, I am building a rack for my touring bike out of 316 stainless. Although I have a means of
4/28/97
James Brannan
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Peter Mills
6
4/23/97
cyclocross bikes?
Anybody know of a good web site explaining the darn things? Also, can you just modify an older bike
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cyclocross bikes?
Anybody know of a good web site explaining the darn things? Also, can you just modify an older bike
4/23/97
Ossama Kashlan
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Corey Hilliard
12
5/7/97
cats and bikes
I know that this question may sound really wierd, but I need to know. I was wondering if it were
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cats and bikes
I know that this question may sound really wierd, but I need to know. I was wondering if it were
5/7/97
amop...@aol.com
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Jeremy Dowdall
11
4/17/97
composite integrity
I've heard that bikes should not be stored near electrical motors -- such as furnaces, fans etc -
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composite integrity
I've heard that bikes should not be stored near electrical motors -- such as furnaces, fans etc -
4/17/97
Bill Parker
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David Carpenter
23
4/10/97
Avocet battery life?
Is it just me, or does anyone else seem to share my experience with short battery life with the
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Avocet battery life?
Is it just me, or does anyone else seem to share my experience with short battery life with the
4/10/97
Zupergee
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Al Williams
53
4/17/97
150 mph bicycle
I'm designing a bicycle for a land speed record attempt. Does anyone out there know what tires
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150 mph bicycle
I'm designing a bicycle for a land speed record attempt. Does anyone out there know what tires
4/17/97
Michael Palmer
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Chris Cote
35
4/15/97
Can I use a volt meter to tell when a nicad is charged?
Is checking to see how the charging of a nicad is going as easy as slapping a volt meter on it (ie
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Can I use a volt meter to tell when a nicad is charged?
Is checking to see how the charging of a nicad is going as easy as slapping a volt meter on it (ie
4/15/97
Frank G. Sikes
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Mark Hornblower
11
4/15/97
Best road bike under $1000?
What's your opinion on the best road/touring bike under $1000? I'm considering the Trek 1220,
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Best road bike under $1000?
What's your opinion on the best road/touring bike under $1000? I'm considering the Trek 1220,
4/15/97
BigB
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Adam Parks
97
4/23/97
1-800-BikePro Sucks!
Subject: 1-800-BikePro Sucks! I placed an order on-line on a Monday. I requested two day shipping.
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1-800-BikePro Sucks!
Subject: 1-800-BikePro Sucks! I placed an order on-line on a Monday. I requested two day shipping.
4/23/97
Steven Correll
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Thomas H. Kunich
8
4/4/97
How to use self-extracting crank bolts?
I'm the happy but dense owner of a new set of cranks (Campy Chorus, specifically) which claim to
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How to use self-extracting crank bolts?
I'm the happy but dense owner of a new set of cranks (Campy Chorus, specifically) which claim to
4/4/97