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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,236
Posted By Stregone

The problem with spectra is it has a very low...

The problem with spectra is it has a very low melting point. It is used in high performance stunt kites and if it rubs against anything other than itself (it is also very low friction and you need to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-06-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By Stregone

Look into a cheap r/c battery charger. Then you...

Look into a cheap r/c battery charger. Then you just need to make an adapter to whatever kind of plug that pack uses.

Here's one for example: Accucell S60 AC Charger (US Plug)...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-07-16, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,756
Posted By Stregone

If you are worried about chips and scrapes get...

If you are worried about chips and scrapes get some clear hockey stick tape.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-05, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,738
Posted By Stregone

This is really the prime factor in endos in my...

This is really the prime factor in endos in my experience. Just the other day I was on a smooth section of trail, and was very casually pedaling along. I didn't notice a small log on the trail, and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-05, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By Stregone

My friend got a fuji hardtail for his first bike...

My friend got a fuji hardtail for his first bike last year. He likes it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-05, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,135
Posted By Stregone

All gasses expand when they heat up, nitrogen...

All gasses expand when they heat up, nitrogen just does so less than plain air. Air is something like 75% nitrogen anyways.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-05, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By Stregone

I use Forcastfox...

I use Forcastfox (http://forecastfox.mozdev.org/). Nice and simple for weather if you use firefox or mozilla. It gets its info from weather.com. I also have a little linux taskbar applet that gets...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-30-05, 06:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,329
Posted By Stregone

Seques? You mean segway?

Seques? You mean segway?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-21-05, 08:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,295
Posted By Stregone

The 'Drivers aren't expecting it' line sounds...

The 'Drivers aren't expecting it' line sounds like BS. I've read alot of stuff in this forum and alot of advice has something like 'drivers aren't expecting it, so they will pay attention to it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-23-04, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,237
Posted By Stregone

I love riding with my friend who is way slower...

I love riding with my friend who is way slower than me. I pace myself to him and end up being able to ride all day. Alone I wear myself out in a half hour and need to take a break and sit down for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-04, 07:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 66,729
Posted By Stregone

I spray mine with lube whenever I lube my chain....

I spray mine with lube whenever I lube my chain. I only relube the drivetrain after muddy rides that require me to spray the bike down before bringing it in. I find it helps prevent rust if nothing...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-04, 06:00 AM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,502
Posted By Stregone

Well the title isn't completely obvious. Maybe...

Well the title isn't completely obvious. Maybe rename the thread "Post pics of your rigs" :p
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-04, 05:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 525
Posted By Stregone

That looks dangerous, good thing you are wearing...

That looks dangerous, good thing you are wearing a helmet :D
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-01-04, 04:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,546
Posted By Stregone

That actualy looks yummy. Not that I'd eat it...

That actualy looks yummy. Not that I'd eat it every day of the week though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-04, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Stregone

You can't replace a steerer. They are pressed in...

You can't replace a steerer. They are pressed in at the factory and if you remove it a new one will never fit as tight.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-17-04, 10:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,542
Posted By Stregone

Upgrading is fun. Same bike...but its a little...

Upgrading is fun. Same bike...but its a little different! Plus if you install the stuff yourself you learn that much more about your bike :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-15-04, 06:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,776
Posted By Stregone

It is no coincidence that they are called...

It is no coincidence that they are called recoilless rifles ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-04, 02:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,941
Posted By Stregone

I hardly notice the bob in the rear, mostly the...

I hardly notice the bob in the rear, mostly the front. Though its less than 4" of travel, it still helps a ton flying over the rough stuff.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-04, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,328
Posted By Stregone

Well, I admit I've never seen older ones :)

Well, I admit I've never seen older ones :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-04, 02:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,542
Posted By Stregone

derailleurs are derailleurs, they won't make you...

derailleurs are derailleurs, they won't make you faster or do anything to 'performance'. A nice fork will do the most for the bike. I've got a 10 year old steel bike with rusty alivo derailleurs and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-04, 01:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,328
Posted By Stregone

Konas aren't that bad. They don't exasperate the...

Konas aren't that bad. They don't exasperate the problem by splattering several ugly colors on one bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-13-04, 01:29 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,291
Posted By Stregone

IMO a non-poser would save the showboating for...

IMO a non-poser would save the showboating for the track and the poser would do something stupid on the street :p
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-12-04, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,150
Posted By Stregone

So you get sick drinking, decide to ride home,...

So you get sick drinking, decide to ride home, get hit at a light you think was green, and the wisdom you gleam from the experience is that you don't need a helmet. Good luck dude :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-04, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By Stregone

There are console controller adapters that...

There are console controller adapters that convert them to usb.
http://www.lik-sang.com/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-10-04, 06:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
Posted By Stregone

Instead of a chin strap you get state of the art...

Instead of a chin strap you get state of the art highly evolved "claw grips".
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-10-04, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By Stregone

Cool, was logged into my gmail account already...

Cool, was logged into my gmail account already and didn't need to any account creating :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-09-04, 06:41 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 9,119
Posted By Stregone

Run Riot by Def Leppard :)

Run Riot by Def Leppard :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-04, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 624
Posted By Stregone

Actualy it would be kind of useful, but not for...

Actualy it would be kind of useful, but not for racing or anything. Say you are taking a long trail, with lots of side routes and stuff. You ride the trail once, and hit a button every time you pass...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-04, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,300
Posted By Stregone

One time I was struggling up a steep hill when...

One time I was struggling up a steep hill when the front tire popped off the ground and the bike did a 180. Almost plowed into my friend who was behind me and smart enough to walk that hill, hehe.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-04, 07:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,300
Posted By Stregone

I did 30-0mph in about 3 or 4 layers of skin once...

I did 30-0mph in about 3 or 4 layers of skin once (I call it 'flesh-brakes'). Was cherry red from my elbows almost to my wrists. Rear tire slipped out from under me on asphalt. Tried to sit up before...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-04, 06:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,808
Posted By Stregone

I saw a guy on a cyclocross bike last week. I was...

I saw a guy on a cyclocross bike last week. I was sitting on a log taking a break before bombing down this shallow but long and swoopy hill (its alot of fun, and FAST). So as I was sitting there he...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-04, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 729
Posted By Stregone

I just hose off the clumps of mud after a ride,...

I just hose off the clumps of mud after a ride, if any. If I feel like seeing it nice and shiny I'll use some windex and a handful of paper towels, works great and you don't risk getting water where...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-04, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 589
Posted By Stregone

1 stone = 14 pounds.

1 stone = 14 pounds.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-04, 08:28 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,552
Posted By Stregone

Thanks, I missed that one.

Thanks, I missed that one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-04, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 599
Posted By Stregone

If your goal is to get a job doing it even if you...

If your goal is to get a job doing it even if you don't learn anything new from it it will still help you get a job.

A friend of mine is a graphic designer. He was laid off after the big dot com...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-04, 08:44 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 4,552
Posted By Stregone

Did anyone explain what flippy levers are yet?...

Did anyone explain what flippy levers are yet? Someone asked a while ago and I'm curious too :p
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-04, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,845
Posted By Stregone

I love grip shifters simply because you can crank...

I love grip shifters simply because you can crank it down to your bail out gear when you turn a blind corner and suddenly find yourself unprepared for a steep hill.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-04, 08:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,991
Posted By Stregone

I used to ride my bike to the grocery store all...

I used to ride my bike to the grocery store all the time. I just left it right next to those steam cleaners and stuff they rent. The things are locked into a rack that would also do well as a bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-28-04, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Stregone

9 speed chains are narrower than 7 speed chains....

9 speed chains are narrower than 7 speed chains. Chain rings designed for 7 speed chains are thicker than chain rings designed for 9 speed chains.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-28-04, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 776
Posted By Stregone

I got a couple of my friends into mtbing...

I got a couple of my friends into mtbing recently, they both had ipods, and brought them with them on our first few rides together. They were constantly yanking the headphones out of their ears and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-04, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,037
Posted By Stregone

One thing about twin rotors would be that they...

One thing about twin rotors would be that they would get rid of the twisting force disc brakes put on the fork.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-04, 06:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,055
Posted By Stregone

I just ride some more :p

I just ride some more :p
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-04, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 766
Posted By Stregone

v-brakes are 'side pull' cantilevers. The old...

v-brakes are 'side pull' cantilevers. The old kind are 'center pull' or 'direct pull' cantilevers. I find it confusing as heck why v-brakes were called v-brakes. There isn't a V to be found anywhere...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-04, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By Stregone

You could have the LBS do just those things that...

You could have the LBS do just those things that need special tools..
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-04, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,938
Posted By Stregone

I'm 6'1, and have a medium super-v, the...

I'm 6'1, and have a medium super-v, the predicessor to the jekyll. It fits me okay, possibly a bit small but it doesn't feel uncomfortable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-04, 05:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,121
Posted By Stregone

I don't think its neccessary. I think a better...

I don't think its neccessary. I think a better idea would be to get a nice beefy rim that can hold alot of heat. Also inspect your cables often. An undamaged cable won't just break for no reason,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-04, 10:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,972
Posted By Stregone

I'm not sure I see a cell phone either, it sort...

I'm not sure I see a cell phone either, it sort of looks like he is about to adjust his glasses, or in the middle of raising his hand to wave at the guy taking the picture. It also looks like he's in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-04, 08:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,778
Posted By Stregone

You people should be polititians with the way you...

You people should be polititians with the way you take things out of context, ignore parts of the story, and nit pick meaningless crap. All of this arguing about spit and not enough about getting hit...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-04, 02:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By Stregone

Sounds fun :)

Sounds fun :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-04, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By Stregone

Anything near Jacksonville/St. Augustine? My dad...

Anything near Jacksonville/St. Augustine? My dad lives down there, might bring my bike next time I go visit. He has a bike he hasn't ridden in years too. maybe I can get him to take it down and use...
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