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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-14, 07:17 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,489
Posted By rekmeyata

This goes against everything I've ever read about...

This goes against everything I've ever read about the differences between the two, in fact the only places I could find that still sell galvanize, and correct me if I'm wrong, is the really cheap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,489
Posted By rekmeyata

Interesting, but will the rust disadvantage of...

Interesting, but will the rust disadvantage of galvanised outweigh the stretch disadvantage of stainless in the long run? I ride in rain a lot so that could be an issue for me and others in rainy or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-14, 05:37 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,489
Posted By rekmeyata

That's a great idea, so what brand carries carbon...

That's a great idea, so what brand carries carbon steel cables? NONE So we end up back at square one. The cycling industry will never go to carbon steel cables simply because it would last too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,489
Posted By rekmeyata

Stupid question, but will those internal geared...

Stupid question, but will those internal geared hubs work with a front 2 or 3 ring gear derailleur system? In other words you can have a 8 speed rear end for a total of 16 or 24 gear choices?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,489
Posted By rekmeyata

Interesting, that was good to know, thanks for...

Interesting, that was good to know, thanks for that, I'll have to keep an eye on the newer bike more frequently then I normally do.

On my older bikes when I see a cable starting to look a little...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,489
Posted By rekmeyata

What I can't figure out is that I don't change...

What I can't figure out is that I don't change cables on my older friction jobs but rarely. Is the newer stuff harder on cables?

My 84 Trek 660 has over 150,000 miles on it and I think I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-11, 05:32 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,489
Posted By rekmeyata

Strange question, but how old was the cable when...

Strange question, but how old was the cable when it broke? I'm trying to get an idea of cable longevity. Thanks.
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