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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-25-02, 07:20 PM

Replies: 17

Removing Chain

Views: 953

Posted By coolpapa

I think you probably need a chain saw. Stihl...

I think you probably need a chain saw. Stihl makes a good one.

Forum: Training & Nutrition

01-27-02, 08:32 PM

Replies: 53

Coffee before your morning ride?

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Posted By coolpapa

I remember reading an article in my running days...

I remember reading an article in my running days that stated that drinking coffee before exercise will allow cells to release some of the fat that they have stored into the bloodstream. Then when...

Forum: Training & Nutrition

01-18-02, 12:04 PM

Replies: 13

Numbness in Hands

Views: 850

Posted By coolpapa

I had the same problem until I realized I was...

I had the same problem until I realized I was riding with my wrists bent. You wrists and forearm should form a straight line through the bar. My tendancy is to let my wrists roll back so that my...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-15-02, 10:17 AM

Replies: 27

Crank arm repair - will this work? Am I truly a genius?

Views: 9,484

Posted By coolpapa

I have Shimano Altus componants on my POS hybrid,...

I have Shimano Altus componants on my POS hybrid, and I believe the entire drivetrain is made from old aluminum cans-a time honored Taiwanese solution to that pesky recycling problem.

Forum: Training & Nutrition

01-09-02, 05:47 PM

Replies: 13

Problems going veggie for a month?

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Posted By coolpapa

As an ultra low-fat vegetarian going into my...

As an ultra low-fat vegetarian going into my second year, I find I get hungry if I don't get some protein. I like the morningstar farms breakfast links, and Gimme Lean meatless sausage at breakfast,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-08-02, 12:10 PM

Replies: 18

Seatpost is stuck

Views: 1,822

Posted By coolpapa

I got my stuck seatpost out on Sunday while...

I got my stuck seatpost out on Sunday while watching the football game. I cut the post off about an inch above the top of the seat tube. then using a hacksaw blade held in my hands, I cut the tube...

Forum: Road Cycling

12-24-01, 01:41 PM

Replies: 12

Cyclocross bike?

Views: 922

Posted By coolpapa

Cyclocross bike?

I am going to buy a new bike for road riding. I am a 52 year-old recreational-fitness rider that wore out my ill-fitting POS hybrid. I did about 800-900 miles this year and plan on continuing or...

Forum: Introductions

12-22-01, 08:45 PM

Replies: 5

Hello from PA - New Member: Pix

Views: 519

Posted By coolpapa

You live in a great area for trails. I'm a 52...

You live in a great area for trails. I'm a 52 year-old male that started riding trails with my wife on a too small cheap hybrid. Got into road riding and am looking to buy a road bike this spring, ...

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