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09-24-17, 08:03 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

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09-24-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 96
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

No problem. The 2017 season is upon us,...

No problem.

The 2017 season is upon us, looking forward to more adventures here.

To that end I picked up a new stove so I can make a hot beverage or soup on the trail, it is a 1966 Coleman...
11-07-15, 11:57 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Because I had a roll of 3M Scotchlite and a...

Because I had a roll of 3M Scotchlite and a sewing machine I upgraded my shell gloves to improve their visibility...

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07-05-15, 12:27 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

I picked up another Pugsley which is the same...

I picked up another Pugsley which is the same year (1st year model) as my old one... will be putting a White industries freewheel up front to provide some of that redundancy.
...
10-27-14, 12:49 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

We got our first snow today... the season is upon...

We got our first snow today... the season is upon us methinks.

Even though the snow will vanish the streets are going to be wet and the night time temps are going to be dropping below freezing...
01-09-14, 01:41 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

I have ridden at -52F with homebrewed lube and...

I have ridden at -52F with homebrewed lube and had no issues... the solvent / carrier evaporates and it is the synthetic oil that provides the lubrication at these cold temperatures. I also run this...
01-09-14, 12:58 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Tri-flow is one of the poorest lubes I have used...

Tri-flow is one of the poorest lubes I have used here... it is ill suited for a dry and dusty environment in the warmer months and have been using homebrewed lube which has a base of synthetic oil...
02-13-12, 01:01 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

It has been such an odd winter... biggest issue...

It has been such an odd winter... biggest issue now is that with warm temperatures we have had a lot of melting and the main roads are rather clear and dry but the side streets are still in that...
09-26-11, 05:41 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

WD40 is really poor lube but does work well as a...

WD40 is really poor lube but does work well as a quick anti seize... my homebrew lube uses WD40 as a solvent base for he added synthetic oil (which makes it an excellent lube) and it flows well in...
09-25-11, 08:32 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Excellent ! There is still much work to be...

Excellent !

There is still much work to be done and will appreciate any input and suggestions for what to include. Will be adding some info on maintainence and mindset... :)
09-24-11, 06:18 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

The site is back up but is waiting on...

The site is back up but is waiting on re-verification... have been working on a re-write of the WC101 article and it's url has changed with a new page assignment number.

Try pasting this link into...
09-18-11, 12:21 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Have been delays in getting the site back up......

Have been delays in getting the site back up... may have to go and kick start my IT guy.
02-13-11, 12:07 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Ever change a flat in sub zero temps ? :)

Ever change a flat in sub zero temps ?

:)
02-12-11, 11:57 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Increased chainstay length and wheelbase can...

Increased chainstay length and wheelbase can significantly improve ride although handling will not be as quick... :)

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2010winterstretch1.JPG
02-12-11, 11:51 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Did I forget to mention something about tyre...

Did I forget to mention something about tyre pressure ?

With an mtb and mtb tyres you can usually run lower pressures which aids traction and improves the ride over frozen bumpy roads but I would...
12-21-10, 06:29 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Have been experimenting here and since they have...

Have been experimenting here and since they have cleared the roads and there is very little ice I decided to break out the Trek.

Have a knobby 700:45 tyre up front to let my crawl out of ruts and...
12-15-10, 11:34 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Now you are a star... :)

Now you are a star... :)
12-15-10, 11:33 PM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I will have to start working on Winter Cycling...

I will have to start working on Winter Cycling 202 to get into more technical details... or start indexing things as certain sections expand to include more information.
12-03-10, 11:03 PM
Replies: 96
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Can I use this ? ...

Can I use this ?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3235123126_a100c7a942_z.jpg
11-18-10, 12:00 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Fixed. Thanks.

Fixed.

Thanks.
11-17-10, 11:54 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Great picture ! :) Added to WC101

Great picture !

:)

Added to WC101
11-17-10, 11:50 PM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Ah... the reacharound. Will have to find...

Ah... the reacharound.

Will have to find those.
11-17-10, 08:05 PM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Does anyone want to submit pictures of themselves...

Does anyone want to submit pictures of themselves riding in the winter to add to the gallery ?
11-17-10, 07:48 PM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Done. I fall more in the winter when I am...

Done.

I fall more in the winter when I am off, or getting off my bike. :)
11-17-10, 07:42 PM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Will have to enlist the aid of some friends to do...

Will have to enlist the aid of some friends to do this as it is hard to take self portraits while you are riding.

Will be adding some gear related shots tonight and I love pictures.
11-17-10, 07:40 PM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

My winter bike is set up with a pretty low...

My winter bike is set up with a pretty low gearing on the AG which is a wide ratio three speed... it has a 39/52/70 and the 39 is low enough for the 12-18 % grades I might encounter and 70 gear...
11-17-10, 07:32 PM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

"This is a common question and I will start by...

"This is a common question and I will start by saying that WD40 is NOT a lubricant and should not be used on bicycle chains as it is primarily a solvent and will wash any lubricant out of your chain....
11-16-10, 10:14 AM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Good point... this is becoming quite a group...

Good point... this is becoming quite a group project.

More braking info was added.
11-16-10, 09:05 AM
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Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Seriously... I know a few mtbr's that put these...

Seriously... I know a few mtbr's that put these on their wheels and if you can hear them you know that you are moving much too slowly.

:)
11-16-10, 03:05 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I also added some links back to the Winter...

I also added some links back to the Winter Cycling Forum, Winter Bike Pics, and Tyre Studding thread... so we might have a few more guests.

:)
11-16-10, 03:03 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Done. Think I am done adding stuff for the...

Done.

Think I am done adding stuff for the day and need to be rested for tomorrow's frosty riding.
11-15-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Will be adding some frosty images (they could be...

Will be adding some frosty images (they could be of you) as well as some video we just did here to promote winter cycling.
11-15-10, 03:59 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 85,215
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Winter Cycling 101

Have been working on this... have a lot more content to add but wanted some feedback from all you crazy people.

:)


Winter Cycling 101 (http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/?page_id=12)

Note: My...
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