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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,699
Posted By tengu

You're right Dan. Conventional thinking got me...

You're right Dan. Conventional thinking got me again, and the NuVinci is special.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-27-08, 12:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,699
Posted By tengu

Cool hub, but you need to take it the best bike...

Cool hub, but you need to take it the best bike shop you know and have the old guy measure it and the rim then give you spokes. All rims are different effective diameters, and two "identical" rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-08, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By tengu

yup, your LBS can get them.

yup, your LBS can get them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By tengu

Make sure they know 650A, too. Good test of...

Make sure they know 650A, too. Good test of professionalism...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-08, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By tengu

py272, your frame spacing should measure 130 or...

py272, your frame spacing should measure 130 or 135mm. Your wheel will measure 126 or 130mm at the locknuts. Right? If your frame is a good distance off from this you need to cold set it (bend). The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-08, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By tengu

Use the same geometry Eddy Merckx used and you'll...

Use the same geometry Eddy Merckx used and you'll go as fast as anyone can.

Seriously though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-08, 01:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 44,335
Posted By tengu

Maybe. that stuff is usually designed to be...

Maybe. that stuff is usually designed to be cleaned a lot. if you're willing to clean your chain every few rides it's probably ok. wax based stuff is the best, not light oil. helped a guy once who...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-23-08, 01:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,260
Posted By tengu

Nice job! Check out...

Nice job! Check out www.rideyourbike.com/cargo.html for more inspiration. Also the pictures menu for lots of cargo. I work here, and we all appreciate the diy cargo bike.
I've got to recommend...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-20-08, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By tengu

Forrest, we've fixed the pedi-cab! Three speed...

Forrest, we've fixed the pedi-cab! Three speed internal in the front, coaster brake rear. Stop by the shop and see the pics...

sawyer
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-20-08, 02:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,161
Posted By tengu

I've had the tongue mounted below the chainstay...

I've had the tongue mounted below the chainstay bridge on my old (91) stumpjumper for 2 years and several 100+ pound loads with no ill effects. The freeradical breaks at the tongue if you're really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-06, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By tengu

Without going into more specifics, this is...

Without going into more specifics, this is absolute nonesense.


Please go into specifics as to why BBI, Park, Shimano, Campy, etc. recommend such nonsense.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-06, 11:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,733
Posted By tengu

Because a little less than half of the derailleur...

Because a little less than half of the derailleur hanger makes a nifty bottle opener.

Schwinn World Sport, found by the side of the road, now a daily commuter in Seattle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-06, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By tengu

Whoa there! Don't ever ever use grease on square...

Whoa there! Don't ever ever use grease on square taper cranks. They rely on friction to keep them in place, and you will always lose your crank if you grease it before re-installing it. In fact,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 937
Posted By tengu

25ft/lb of torque to snap the average human neck,...

25ft/lb of torque to snap the average human neck, I think.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-01-06, 12:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 937
Posted By tengu

Last summer I tested some different tubes....

Last summer I tested some different tubes. Basically just fixed a 12" length horizontally over a 90 degree bend and hung weight until it failed. 1" plumbing pipe bends at around 200lb. Generic steel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-06, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By tengu

Mybe the old skool Formula One BMX bikes? Like...

Mybe the old skool Formula One BMX bikes? Like these:
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/may/WillFCC_aol_2.htm
...
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