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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-04-06, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,577
Posted By Skillie

Were you biking through snow? I find that fresh...

Were you biking through snow? I find that fresh snow and tire-mulched snow presents a significant amount of rolling resistance. It almost feels like I'm biking over sand sometimes.

I've used...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-06, 12:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,563
Posted By Skillie

I think you'd see even bigger gains (smaller...

I think you'd see even bigger gains (smaller gains?) if you sealed off your frame tubes as well and pumped them full of helium in addition to your tires. Then you'd replace the mass of air in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,138
Posted By Skillie

There's a very fine grit on the road on parts of...

There's a very fine grit on the road on parts of my commute. When I ride in the rain, I find the front tire kicks some of this grit onto the headset, and the water helps carry it into all the cracks...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-06, 09:20 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,125
Posted By Skillie

Regardless of your physical condition, if you're...

Regardless of your physical condition, if you're not a jerk, you would have at least thanked the guy somehow, or acknowledged his effort in some way after he cleared the road for you.

Or at...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-06, 11:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,644
Posted By Skillie

The added bonus with my additional package...

The added bonus with my additional package (bike-specific, in Canada) is that the deductable for the bikes is only $75.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-06, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 857
Posted By Skillie

I've had bearing break on me -- my guess is a...

I've had bearing break on me -- my guess is a defective bearing. I bought a (very) used Canadian Tire bike (Supercycle -- equivalent to Walmart brand, I would guess) at a police auction. One of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,227
Posted By Skillie

That very nifty technique was described by...

That very nifty technique was described by Hambone in this thread:

"My De-Fredding Continues",
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=229900&page=2

Look for posts 39 and 45 on the second...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,163
Posted By Skillie

Oops! I've been reading regularly for the last...

Oops! I've been reading regularly for the last couple of months, so didn't bother with a search. Must've missed that one. Should've searched to begin with. It was a spur of the moment question. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-06, 10:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,163
Posted By Skillie

Chain wear gauge -- worth it?

I've always just use a ruler to measure my chain wear. Does anyone have a reason to switch to one of these chain wear indicators, like this one?:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 664
Posted By Skillie

The wheel diameter should be 26". My guess...

The wheel diameter should be 26".

My guess would be that you're probably going somewhere between 20 and 25 km/h (12.4-15.5mph) if you're traveling at a moderate speed on a bike like that. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 01:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,692
Posted By Skillie

That was extremely helpful. Looks pretty neat. ...

That was extremely helpful. Looks pretty neat. If it's not too much trouble, would it be possible to take a photo of it done on your bike? I think I might try that next time I wrap my handlebar.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-06, 04:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,692
Posted By Skillie

I'd like to see pictures, etc. Maybe in another...

I'd like to see pictures, etc. Maybe in another thread?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-06, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Skillie

Found a review for the MN-300 at MTBR if anyone...

Found a review for the MN-300 at MTBR if anyone is interested (which you must be, since few seem to have experience with this stand :) ) -- http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Tools/product_23433.shtml
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Skillie

Hmm, thanks for the info. Glad I didn't get...

Hmm, thanks for the info. Glad I didn't get caught with that trick!

Disregarding pricing, does anyone have any experience with the stands I've mentioned that haven't been discussed on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-06, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Skillie

Nashbar Workstand

Looks like a good deal to me at Nashbar right now. Does anyone have any experience with this stand? How does it compare to the Park PCS-9 or Minoura Consumer(MN-300) or RS-5000 stands?

I'll be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-06, 11:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,670
Posted By Skillie

A bit of a sidetrack, but maybe useful if the OP...

A bit of a sidetrack, but maybe useful if the OP buys a Joe Blow Sport: I have a Sport as well, and I have a lot of trouble pumping up presta valves. Most of the time, the seal won't break, so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-06, 02:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,060
Posted By Skillie

I doubt the cleats, spring, shoes, tension, etc...

I doubt the cleats, spring, shoes, tension, etc are the problem based on the symptoms you have described, since only one of the four possible clip-in orientations on one un-adjustable pedal is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-06, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,116
Posted By Skillie

My experience with my Sigma 1606 wireless has not...

My experience with my Sigma 1606 wireless has not been positive so far.

My major complaint is that the connection between the transmitters and receiver is very poor. I'll be riding along with...
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