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Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-05, 05:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,527
Posted By bob454

the more you train the more you need to put back...

the more you train the more you need to put back too much water without electrolytes can deplete your system it is totaly possible to ride long distance with just water but it will deplete you over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-05, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
Posted By bob454

ammonia can strip oxidization from alluminum but...

ammonia can strip oxidization from alluminum but is better for frozen parts than cleaning
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 944
Posted By bob454

you would think eh

you would think eh
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-05, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 944
Posted By bob454

sounds like a bad chain line this is a problem...

sounds like a bad chain line this is a problem that many shimano triples have with the best chain line the fix could be take off the granny ring and run a shorter bb cheaper than a new crank you can...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-05, 07:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,778
Posted By bob454

you should get the right tool but slipjaw pliers...

you should get the right tool but slipjaw pliers work good
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-05, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 783
Posted By bob454

dude talk to the guy wtf try that first if he is...

dude talk to the guy wtf try that first if he is an ******* then steal the bike
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-11-05, 05:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,641
Posted By bob454

huck it ten year olds do bigger stuff on the...

huck it ten year olds do bigger stuff on the shore I have done about twenty feet to tranny on a hardtail
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-06-05, 07:41 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 15,039
Posted By bob454

try blowing a kiss instead of the bird god has...

try blowing a kiss instead of the bird god has allready punished the poor suckers buy putting them in a car count your blessings its easy to get pissed off on a bike you can find stupidity anywhere...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-05, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By bob454

this prob could be several things 1 weak...

this prob could be several things
1 weak spring on rear derailer (this is common with new crapy components especially if the bike has been stored with the derailer in a big cog)
2 hi limit screw...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-05, 12:07 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 6,943
Posted By bob454

35 years old no car ever ride everywhere...

35 years old no car ever ride everywhere including between citys and provinces only ride in a car a dozen times a year cars are the scurge they have softened our society and left us at the mercy of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-05, 05:35 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,244
Posted By bob454

Have said it before will say it again colt...

Have said it before will say it again colt mustang .380 with an alloy frame if there ever was a bike gun this is it lots of beautiful off duty guns would fit the bill but the stang off duty is the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-05, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 459
Posted By bob454

I dont know how big you go dude but an alluminum...

I dont know how big you go dude but an alluminum frame used for dj is on borrowed time if you go into the concrete jungle or north shore stuff why not paint it and hang on the wall nice art take a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-29-05, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,813
Posted By bob454

I would say leave carbon fiber to the pros who...

I would say leave carbon fiber to the pros who are trying to shave 1/10 of a second off a time trial as a pro mech I have seen a lot of carbon fiber failure seatposts more than anything have seen...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-05, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By bob454

you need a brake that is intented for a touring...

you need a brake that is intented for a touring bike that leaves frame clearence for bigger tiers and fenders the extra reach on the caliper will allow you to run 700cc no problem the old mafac racer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-05, 01:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,999
Posted By bob454

colt mustang with a alloy frame in .380 auto very...

colt mustang with a alloy frame in .380 auto very light made for ladies off duty cops and besiged cycleists kill em all let god sort em out never made sense until I heard this story just kidding dont...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-05, 03:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,654
Posted By bob454

stopping to help a cute girl with a flat and...

stopping to help a cute girl with a flat and getting a date
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-05, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By bob454

they are all 8 spd the difference is material and...

they are all 8 spd the difference is material and contruction I dont have the down low on the sales pitch but 68 would be lighter and stronger and hopefully last longer the same would apply with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-05, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By bob454

idexing is in the shifter not the derailer your...

idexing is in the shifter not the derailer your old school friction shfter will work no prob
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-05, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By bob454

if you have to ask you cant do it yourself take...

if you have to ask you cant do it yourself take it to an lbs and pay a pro sounds like you need a new bottom bracket or if its old school cup and ball a rebuild
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-05, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,157
Posted By bob454

Make sure you are getting lots of high quaility...

Make sure you are getting lots of high quaility fats hemp oil or udos blend also you will get more from your food if you have lots of friendly bacteria in the stomac organic yougurt and raw food miso...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-05, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By bob454

you cant upgrade those posts are specific to that...

you cant upgrade those posts are specific to that style of brakes department store stuff used to have that style the rest of the bike is probably low quailty dont spend too much money
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-05, 01:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,545
Posted By bob454

quit whining and pack a three oz bottle of...

quit whining and pack a three oz bottle of yagermister in your jersy just the trick for wet cold days
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-05, 12:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,996
Posted By bob454

the number of responses to this question and the...

the number of responses to this question and the different ideas presented are typical of the problems faced by shop mechanics on the phone a doc can not reliably diagnose the patient with out a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-05, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 497
Posted By bob454

shimno xt on 519 very nice and can use rim brakes...

shimno xt on 519 very nice and can use rim brakes in a pinch I built a pair last year and have not turned a spoke yet
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-05, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 728
Posted By bob454

sounds like the bb is pooched try a new one they...

sounds like the bb is pooched try a new one they can creak and pop but not have any play (feel loose) I have had trouble with the crank bolts on a new 105 with octalink comeing loose after first ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-05, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,547
Posted By bob454

whenever I here people ask for advice about which...

whenever I here people ask for advice about which top of the line bike to buy I always think that most of the time unless you are a gifted athelete competeting at a world class level you could do...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-05, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,156
Posted By bob454

all brakes are overrated all they do is slow you...

all brakes are overrated all they do is slow you down
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-05, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 631
Posted By bob454

you need a spanner wrench dude or you can take...

you need a spanner wrench dude or you can take two pieces of spoke and clamp them in a vice grip to fab a temp tool the cap is threaded make sure you give it a drink of wd40 or something to break...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-05, 01:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 770
Posted By bob454

Just buy thompson there is no other very strong...

Just buy thompson there is no other very strong and one of the longest you can get 300 mm I think
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-05, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518
Posted By bob454

easy fix the lever is too loose to overcome the...

easy fix the lever is too loose to overcome the return spring on the derailer you need to tighten the screw or loop of wire like a wingnut you will see it on the side of the shifter it only has to be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-05, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 440
Posted By bob454

there is very little difference in the...

there is very little difference in the performance of shimano groups especially the deore lx and xt the big diff is long term durability and weight if you want to try something different the new sram...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-05, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 842
Posted By bob454

Sounds like a damaged bearing race you probably...

Sounds like a damaged bearing race you probably need a new hub the race has probably collapsed I am asuming the lbs know how to set cones might be dealing with a young mech who has never seen a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-05, 12:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,613
Posted By bob454

many years ago I passed a truck in traffic and...

many years ago I passed a truck in traffic and was freaked to see a huge rottie jump out of the truck and chase it was on a climb and no escape possible I still got a bit chewed but the old new york...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-05, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,357
Posted By bob454

sounds like you have been advised correctly a...

sounds like you have been advised correctly a 100mm fork would match the ride hight of the headshock very close and not mess the geometry up too much you might try a fork with adjustable travel...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-05, 05:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,857
Posted By bob454

robbing bikes for parts or parts for parts the...

robbing bikes for parts or parts for parts the mark of a truly stupid mechanic shop manager or salesman I have been a pro mech for many years and have actually fired decent mechs who would not learn...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-23-05, 01:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,704
Posted By bob454

You must live near me I am in Edmonton and we...

You must live near me I am in Edmonton and we just got dumped on the snow was almost gone you need a cheap single speed beater with really good fenders fightin wet spring snow is good for the spin...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-23-05, 12:50 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 179,231
Posted By bob454

body size matters a lot if you are a big guy you...

body size matters a lot if you are a big guy you will stay warmer than a small person I am from Canada and at 20 degrees (you are talking farinhite ya) would still be in shorts spd sandles with a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-05, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,972
Posted By bob454

support your local bike shop if you buy a bike on...

support your local bike shop if you buy a bike on line you will still need to assemble it I also recomend learning to work on your bike itself kill your tv your car and dont trust the government...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-05, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 176
Posted By bob454

howdy from Edmonchuck

Hi all my name is J I am a bike mechanic with over 10 years experience currently I am running a shop that offers tools stand and space for rent for a non profit group I ride all kinds of bikes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-05, 03:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 958
Posted By bob454

It is funny you are looking for a ti bike if you...

It is funny you are looking for a ti bike if you want a stiff responsive and light bike you wont find a ti frame that is as light as your dale and as stiff unless you go carbon superlight ti frames...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,731
Posted By bob454

one thing you might consider is that you can put...

one thing you might consider is that you can put less stuff in large paniers but you cant put more stuff in small ones. I offer this advice as you are new to useing your bike as a vehicle you will...
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