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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-05, 01:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 969
Posted By chowderhead

Where are there mountain bike trails near...

Where are there mountain bike trails near Portland? They're so common it's almost impossible to even answer this question -- the answers rush out of one's mouth so fast and simultaneously they get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-05, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By chowderhead

bike skills tutorial for new/timid riders ("bike assertiveness training")

Hey there,

Over the past few years a number of my otherwise decidely non-jock friends have gotten into biking, attracted by country roads, charity rides, etc.

Along the way I've noticed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-04, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
Posted By chowderhead

replace 25.8 seatpost with 25.6?

Hi, I need a slightly longer seatpost for my old peugeot (steel frame) and the one I have is a very obscure size -- I'd say 25.8mm diameter, according to my calipers. It's rather tight in there. I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-01-04, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,143
Posted By chowderhead

I am trying to recall basic chemistry, but I...

I am trying to recall basic chemistry, but I think it goes like this--

When you burn anything, such as firewood, or food, you're basically converting relatively large organic molecules (with a lot...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-04, 06:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,259
Posted By chowderhead

I, for one, have lots of experience with Power...

I, for one, have lots of experience with Power Grips. They are a simple and underrated (I think) design.

If you're looking for pure efficiency, the way to go is clipless pedals. But for certain...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-04, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By chowderhead

I don't see why you shouldn't try. It sounds...

I don't see why you shouldn't try. It sounds like fun. I know nothing about carbon fiber, but like any DIY project, it will probably go through several phases. It'll take you weeks of research to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-04, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By chowderhead

thanks for the tips. i never thought about the...

thanks for the tips. i never thought about the limits of the rim before -- i just assumed that it would be way above the limit for the tire anyway. the tires aren't cracked, but they do have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-04, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By chowderhead

consequences of overinflation?

Hi, I'm new to road biking, so I've never really used high tire pressures before. I've come up with this cool little road bike -- a 1982 peugeot kid's road bike with 24" wheels. I replaced the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-18-04, 11:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,776
Posted By chowderhead

Hey Sarah, nice to hear from you. Plateauing is...

Hey Sarah, nice to hear from you. Plateauing is a pretty common issue both in athletic training and dieting, so I'm sure your not alone. Still, I'm not sure I quite get your particular problem. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-04, 11:15 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,112
Posted By chowderhead

Good breadown. I often see poor/marginally...

Good breadown. I often see poor/marginally homeless people repairing bikes on the sidewalk.

I don't know if this is the kind of education program you're thinking about, but the Community Cycling...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-04, 11:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,112
Posted By chowderhead

When it comes to Portland, I think it's sometimes...

When it comes to Portland, I think it's sometimes a money thing (when the only transportation people have is a huffy, no, they're NOT usually going to spend $30 on lights) and sometimes a kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-04, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 783
Posted By chowderhead

I would say this: don't focus on the price point...

I would say this: don't focus on the price point or on highly theoretical features such as differences between derailleurs. Most bikes you get from a bike shop (don't go to a dept store) these days...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-04, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By chowderhead

Thanks, I thought it was cool too; I just...

Thanks, I thought it was cool too; I just couldn't resist. I know what you mean about repair jobs being a money sink. My goal was a beater, right? But after getting comments here and trying the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-04, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By chowderhead

Thanks for the ideas. I'll keep an eye on the...

Thanks for the ideas. I'll keep an eye on the chain, but I think it's okay (in the pic it happens to be on an extreme gear) -- it shifts well, anyway. Next time it rains (it won't be long, i'm in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-04, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By chowderhead

tiny peugeot road bike -- a question of values

Hi, I'm looking for some perspective. I'm a small guy and I wanted a small beater road bike to do errands around town (every day) and to do the odd distance ride (50-60 miles/day, say once a month)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-04, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,795
Posted By chowderhead

>Sounds like to me you are starting the right...

>Sounds like to me you are starting the right way. I'm not an expert, but I can do most adjustments and repairs you would pay a shop to do. I started by taking an OLD bike completely apart and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-04, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,389
Posted By chowderhead

Thanks for the tips. I'll probably be able to...

Thanks for the tips. I'll probably be able to engineer something DieselDan-style. Cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-04, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,389
Posted By chowderhead

removing handlebars from stem: @&$! tough

Hi, I just got a really cool old Peugeot road bike. It's a kid's model 46cm frame with 24" wheels, and the owner's manual (this came with the bike, that's how little it was used) puts its...
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