General Cycling Discussion - Bike Forums Community Bulletin - 07/08/2001

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Joe Gardner
07-09-01, 12:24 AM
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Title: "Headset bearings - HELP?" (posted July 8th by RainmanP)
o 2 replies, 14 views, last post: 11:34 PM, July 8th by riderx
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Title: "Kubuki upgrade" (posted July 8th by Moose)
o 0 replies, 6 views, last post: 10:08 PM, July 8th by Moose
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2372

Title: "Beat the heat--on and off a bike" (posted July 8th by JonR)
o 2 replies, 22 views, last post: 11:20 PM, July 8th by JonR
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2371

Title: "Who LOOKS better on a bike; Men or Women?" (posted July 8th by mike)
o 1 replies, 17 views, last post: 08:12 PM, July 8th by fubar5
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2370

Title: "First test" (posted July 8th by fubar5)
o 6 replies, 35 views, last post: 11:56 PM, July 8th by Dirtgrinder
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2369

Title: ""No Guts No Glory"" (posted July 8th by orguasch)
o 0 replies, 28 views, last post: 07:31 AM, July 8th by orguasch
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2368

Title: "test" (posted July 8th by Joey)
o 1 replies, 37 views, last post: 04:46 AM, July 8th by Err
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2367

Title: "105 Hubs on 135mm Dropouts" (posted July 7th by RainmanP)
o 2 replies, 23 views, last post: 01:34 PM, July 7th by JonR
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2366

Title: "bike bug... again" (posted July 7th by s_boy)
o 8 replies, 77 views, last post: 04:54 PM, July 8th by nebill
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2365

Title: "Home again home again jiggedy jog" (posted July 6th by fubar5)
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Title: "Who are you?" (posted April 27th by Joe Gardner)
o 127 replies, 3707 views, last post: 11:33 PM, July 8th by JonR
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1621

Title: "What is the best music for bicycling?" (posted March 31st by mike)
o 60 replies, 770 views, last post: 11:58 PM, July 5th by ridemonkey.com
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Title: "Pictures from our ride!!!" (posted June 13th by Marcy S)
o 55 replies, 888 views, last post: 06:04 PM, July 7th by Marcy S
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Title: "Rave: Tattoo's: Yeay or Nay?" (posted June 11th by Rich)
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Title: "Andrea Yates" (posted June 26th by Trekn)
o 33 replies, 381 views, last post: 10:21 PM, July 7th by fubar5
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2267

Title: "The case for shorts" (posted May 23rd by RainmanP)
o 31 replies, 503 views, last post: 04:22 AM, July 6th by Ranger
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Title: "I did it!" (posted June 17th by Joe Gardner)
o 29 replies, 289 views, last post: 09:14 PM, July 3rd by technogirl
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Title: "Happy Fourth!" (posted July 3rd by JonR)
o 25 replies, 292 views, last post: 02:12 AM, July 8th by UncaStuart
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Title: "Cannondales at Costco" (posted July 2nd by Joe Pozer)
o 24 replies, 373 views, last post: 11:15 AM, July 7th by mwmw
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2321

Title: "Commuting speed" (posted June 6th by Andre)
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Title: "long distance touring" (posted September 22nd by jkristan)
o 422 views, 17 replies, last post: 07:20 AM, July 7th by mike
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=874

Title: "Best Ideas For Commuter Bikes" (posted June 25th by bjlaw)
o 324 views, 20 replies, last post: 10:03 AM, July 5th by AlphaGeek
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Title: "Bob Trailers" (posted June 11th by mtnbike_mike)
o 296 views, 8 replies, last post: 12:26 AM, July 4th by TokyoCory
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=628

Title: "topeak pump" (posted May 15th by alice cooper)
o 271 views, 20 replies, last post: 04:58 PM, July 5th by Marcy S
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Title: "Introduction and Question" (posted June 28th by Kevin S)
o 267 views, 21 replies, last post: 09:04 PM, July 3rd by technogirl
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2297

Title: "Found an NRS 2!" (posted June 29th by Dirtgrinder)
o 266 views, 21 replies, last post: 10:16 PM, July 8th by Dirtgrinder
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Title: "Sex on the Brain" (posted June 18th by Rich)
o 234 views, 2 replies, last post: 01:29 AM, July 7th by Joe Gardner
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Title: "I'm cycling to Paris for the TdF." (posted July 3rd by A F Baker)
o 210 views, 20 replies, last post: 05:17 PM, July 7th by JonR
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Title: "Tape for handlebar tape" (posted June 27th by RainmanP)
o 210 views, 15 replies, last post: 09:44 AM, July 3rd by JonR
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2271

Title: "tire question" (posted May 28th by rhorne)
o 203 views, 16 replies, last post: 12:42 AM, July 2nd by JonR
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1906


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Title: "Sidi shoes" (posted July 5th by ridemonkey.com)
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o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2355

Title: "New HRM and Training Question" (posted July 5th by RainmanP)
o 17 views
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2351

Title: "1500 Km Trip!!! Any advise?" (posted July 3rd by TokyoCory)
o 11 views
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2345

Title: "Hydraulic Brakes??? Is it worth it." (posted July 3rd by TokyoCory)
o 21 views
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2339

Title: "Dyno" (posted July 2nd by jesse02155)
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Title: "How can i make my bike go faster" (posted July 2nd by jesse02155)
o 16 views
o http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2317

Title: "Looking for a EWR Race frame" (posted July 1st by jpierson)
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Title: "Bike Forums Community Bulletin - 07/01/2001" (posted July 1st by Joe Gardner)
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Title: "Rainman's Travel Schedule" (posted June 30th by RainmanP)
o 34 views
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Title: "Vintage Team Lowenbrau road race jersey!" (posted June 28th by Hunter)
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Question: Who do you think are most aesthetically beautiful on a bicycle; Men or Women?
o 'Definately women present more beauty on a bicycle' (2 votes)
o 'For me, it is the male physique on a bicycle that is so mesmerizing' (0 votes)
o 'I can't decide. I say both' (0 votes)
o 'I say neither. Bears and other skillful animals are king of bicycles.' (2 votes)
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Question: Which part of this video is the funniest?
o 'The guy who faceplants it off the drop off?' (2 votes)
o 'The 1st guy to ditch it in the water splash?' (1 votes)
o 'The 2nd guy to ditch it in the water splash?' (1 votes)
o 'I thought the whole thing was funny!' (3 votes)
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Question: Would you support Suntour components in the US, Canada Europe etc.
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Question: Does your state currently have a law like this?
o 'no riding on farm roads with no shoulder' (0 votes)
o 'local authorities can decide where you ride' (3 votes)
o 'must wear a slow moving vehicle triangle on your back' (0 votes)
o 'Do you feel like riding a bike is getting to where you need a license' (1 votes)
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Question: Do you think bicycle commuting is increasing recently?
o 'Yes, it seems that more people are bicycle commuting recently than in the past few years' (8 votes)
o 'No, I don't see much change or maybe ridership has even fallen off. Either way, it doesn't seem to be on the increase.' (4 votes)
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Question: How many days do you bicycle commute?
o 'None. Nope, I almost never bicycle commute to work.' (1 votes)
o 'Less than one day per week' (0 votes)
o 'One or two days per week' (3 votes)
o 'Three or Four days per week' (6 votes)
o 'I commute virtually every day of the week.' (3 votes)
o 'I commute by bicycle virtually every day, plus I use my bike for transportation to other non-work locations' (3 votes)
o 'Bicycle is my primary transportation. I either do not have a car, or it sits for months at a time because I am the engine for my transportation.' (4 votes)
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Question: Do you do your own bicycle repair and maintanance?
o 'No, I leave everthing up to a qualified mechanic' (0 votes)
o 'A little; fixing my own flats and changing tires.' (6 votes)
o 'Pretty much; can adjust derailure settings, calibrate brakes, replace & regrease all bearings, true a wheel' (14 votes)
o 'Competant: I can either fix or figure out just about anything on a bike. I have most tools I need and can take a rear cassette apart, fix a bend frame, rebuild a wheel - you name it.' (12 votes)
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Question: Is This Cool Or What
o 'You Like' (0 votes)
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Question: What do you think of wool jerseys?
o 'They rock.' (4 votes)
o 'I've tried them, yuck' (0 votes)
o 'Never tried, but curious' (4 votes)
o 'Are you kidding me? No way.' (1 votes)
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