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10-28-07, 08:39 PM
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I dont even think i would bother wasting the time to deflate the tire, I'd simply snip all the spokes quick with my bolt cutter to drop the hub out then jump on the rim to taco it and slip it through, i'd probably grab the hub to bring with as well so all i need to buy is a new front rim and some spokes.
timeframe 15-30 seconds.
timeframe 15-30 seconds.
"...cutting the rear rim is much harder than you might think. Since the rim is under substantial compression due to the tension on the spokes, it would pinch a hacksaw blade tight as soon as it cut partway through. Then there are the wire beads of the tire, also difficult to cut."
10-28-07, 09:25 PM
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You'd think it's easy, but in reality, it's not at all.
10-28-07, 09:35 PM
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Also, from the quote you gave us it would easy to avoid pinching the blade of a hacksaw by simply cutting from the outside in (tire, tube, bead, then rim) than inside out (rim, bead, tube, tire). The spoke tension would then help you by pulling the rim apart.
10-28-07, 09:42 PM
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Yeah, he was referring to just taking a bolt cutter to the spokes, which would go through them like butter, and then deforming the wheel to fit through the bike rack space.
Also, from the quote you gave us it would easy to avoid pinching the blade of a hacksaw by simply cutting from the outside in (tire, tube, bead, then rim) than inside out (rim, bead, tube, tire). The spoke tension would then help you by pulling the rim apart.
Also, from the quote you gave us it would easy to avoid pinching the blade of a hacksaw by simply cutting from the outside in (tire, tube, bead, then rim) than inside out (rim, bead, tube, tire). The spoke tension would then help you by pulling the rim apart.
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10-28-07, 10:08 PM
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10-28-07, 10:28 PM
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daily driver beater crappy lockup bike. no more woodgrain.
black now, tape 'till i can afford a powdercoat. and, wow do these pedals suck, i need to put my nice ones back on.
black now, tape 'till i can afford a powdercoat. and, wow do these pedals suck, i need to put my nice ones back on.
10-28-07, 11:43 PM
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I've never tried, though, so I could be wrong.
No, that's not true. The spoke tension doesn't really 'pull apart' per se, the forces try to pull the entire rim in, and the tension of the rim distributing that force around itself ends up making the rim pinch in from either side a lot. You'd have to clip a lot of the spokes to eliminate that.
10-29-07, 12:53 PM
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10-29-07, 01:03 PM
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10-29-07, 03:05 PM
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10-29-07, 03:47 PM
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11-04-07, 01:31 PM
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11-04-07, 02:36 PM
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11-09-07, 03:37 PM
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I have 2 questions.
1 being, what kind of fender exactly is that?
and 2, did you paint your bike black? it has a "ribbed" looking texture that i am considering attributing to electrical tape, but i feel like I should give you a chance to explain before jumping to conclusions.
1 being, what kind of fender exactly is that?
and 2, did you paint your bike black? it has a "ribbed" looking texture that i am considering attributing to electrical tape, but i feel like I should give you a chance to explain before jumping to conclusions.
Unfortunately I'm not sure who the maker is. There's no label on it. I bought it at a random shop here in the city near my office like 3 years ago. I need to go back there and check if they have any more. As for the frame, no I didn't paint it and yes that is electrical tape. I would totally just paint it if it wasn't for the fact that I may want to resell the frame one day. In the meantime electrical tape is my best friend...
I looked around online but i couldn't find it anywhere. I did however find something similar...
I got mine from a shop called Liberty Cycles on 9th Ave between 55 & 56th for $14 bones...
They said they get them from one of their distributors in Jersey. I'm sure they could order one for you if you like...
Here's what it looks like mounted on my bike for those just joining this thread:
11-09-07, 03:58 PM
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i saw one of those fenders today at city bikes on 38th. i almost bought one because i remembered how cool it looked on your bike.
11-09-07, 04:14 PM
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11-09-07, 04:22 PM
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i didnt get it because i already have two different fenders and becuase i wasnt sure how well it works because it sits so high above the wheel. has it been working well for you?
11-09-07, 04:30 PM
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11-09-07, 04:50 PM
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Oh yeah, I love mine. Works great! Never had a problem with it or had any street juice on my back...
11-09-07, 05:53 PM
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