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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-26-04, 03:50 PM

Replies: 41

$200-Million (CDN) Class action Lawsuit against major lock companies launched.

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

There’s a lot of lawyer hate out there today, but...

There’s a lot of lawyer hate out there today, but don’t worry guys, when W wins the election he’ll show all those frivolous attorneys. No need to worry about keeping big business in check because...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-26-04, 02:00 PM

Replies: 19

What is better about a better derailleur?

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

Better derailleurs generally have better bushings...

Better derailleurs generally have better bushings in their pulleys. The cheapest are just plastic spinning on steel. The better ones have either ceramic bushings or cartridge bearings, which are...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-26-04, 01:36 PM

Replies: 5

Wheels

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

Really depends on what you are suing them for....

Really depends on what you are suing them for. Given that I don’t race anymore my favorites are now just a set of 32 hole open pros laced to my Dura Ace hubs. They’re obviously not the fastest thing...

Forum: Road Cycling

09-20-04, 08:08 PM

Replies: 20

Pinarello Prince

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

If you are going to build a cost-is-no-object...

If you are going to build a cost-is-no-object kind of bicycle with a Prince frame, then why not go Campy? Whether or not it works any better, it will look a heck of a lot cooler on that frame.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-20-04, 07:45 PM

Replies: 11

Rollers VS. Trainer....(again)

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

I could be wrong. It’s been a long time since I...

I could be wrong. It’s been a long time since I actually priced rollers out. Back then it seemed like all the metal rollers were $300 and up.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-20-04, 07:42 PM

Replies: 12

Question about clip on pedals?

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

One other thought. You didn’t say if you’re...

One other thought. You didn’t say if you’re riding on the road or off road. If you are riding on the road, you might consider using a double sided mountain bike style pedal and shoe to start with. ...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-20-04, 07:09 PM

Replies: 12

Question about clip on pedals?

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

Seriously!! I rode mountain bikes for years...

Seriously!!

I rode mountain bikes for years before SPDs (the first real mountain clipless) came out, and I can tell you I fell way more times because I couldn’t get out of a toe clip than I ever...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-20-04, 06:55 PM

Replies: 11

Rollers VS. Trainer....(again)

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

I have both rollers and trainers. I like them...

I have both rollers and trainers. I like them both for different reasons.

I’m not going to get into them here though, because for $150 you won’t be able to buy a decent set of rollers—whatever...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-18-04, 03:03 PM

Replies: 9

Roller Stabilization Device *SURVEY*

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

How often have do you lose your balance on the...

How often have do you lose your balance on the rollers during one use?

None, once I learned to use them

How many times have you been injured using the rollers?

None

Would you be...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-18-04, 02:38 PM

Replies: 3

Another security issue

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Posted By monkeyscribeAZ

Another security issue

All these lock posts have me thinking about another security issue I saw a lot back when I worked in a shop in college (early 90’s): someone would come into the shop with all their brake and shifter...

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