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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,917
Posted By oldeskool

I'd like to bring this thread back up by posting...

I'd like to bring this thread back up by posting my own experience.

The OP may be long gone. But most of the folks who say the bit about friction not being a huge issue as compared to wind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By oldeskool

i'm concerned about the "won't break as much"...

i'm concerned about the "won't break as much" thing. Generally, the internally geared hubs are not intended for off-road use. What is it that you keep breaking?

But yes there are a number of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,026
Posted By oldeskool

I dont know.. i see lugged, butted cro-mo frames...

I dont know.. i see lugged, butted cro-mo frames selling for 800 bucks (Rivendell). Makes the $25 i paid for these look like a real bargain. I realize of course that not all butted tubes are created...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,026
Posted By oldeskool

I would be fine with keeping the cup and cone...

I would be fine with keeping the cup and cone bottom bracket. But the cranks that are on there are road doubles with 42t small rings. Way too hard to get up some hills, especially with a backpack or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-08, 02:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,026
Posted By oldeskool

Schwinn Worldsport Overhaul. Components?

* Feel free to move this post to a more appropriate forum *

I want to overhaul some butted, lugged Schwinn's. These will be a his and hers pair used for commuting, exercise and weekend trips.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,663
Posted By oldeskool

I use a black&decker rotary tool i got from...

I use a black&decker rotary tool i got from walmart for 20 bucks.

Cuts and finishes the housing end all in one step. takes up less space than a bench grinder. portable. Does more than one thing....
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