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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Ebbtide

Thanks! I did it with a tange race. Not...

Thanks!

I did it with a tange race. Not pretty by any means, I heated the race and still had trouble getting in seated. I had to use the bearings that match the race (they were made better) but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-10, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Ebbtide

mixing crown races

In short, I am putting a new fork on the bike. The old crown race is a 27mm and the fork requires a 26.4 mm. Instead of getting a whole new headset (threaded one inch), would a replacement 26.4...
Forum: Introductions
03-24-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By Ebbtide

Welcome? What Branch? I started riding...

Welcome?

What Branch? I started riding while I was in the Navy in 86'. It was a good way to get around Boston and once I took it through Italy it ended up a way of life. Awesome memories!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 27,737
Posted By Ebbtide

My thoughts are with his family and friends. It...

My thoughts are with his family and friends. It would be impossible for me to count the time I visited his website. His articles have helped so much over the year I feel I should have paid a...
Forum: News & Announcements
05-31-07, 10:21 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 32,171
Posted By Ebbtide

If its good news for you, its good news for me. ...

If its good news for you, its good news for me. Thanks a bunch!
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-01-06, 02:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,690
Posted By Ebbtide

Geez, the one day I decide to check what's going...

Geez, the one day I decide to check what's going on it's down.

Ride on Brothers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-06, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By Ebbtide

Ha, this was an oldie. It is my commuter bike...

Ha, this was an oldie. It is my commuter bike still.

Yes, your plan seems sound to me, and would match mine. I really enjoy making brakes work the best possible.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By Ebbtide

26.2

26.2
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-05, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,275
Views: 56,418
Posted By Ebbtide

Much more difficult to get a drivers license in...

Much more difficult to get a drivers license in most places, and requires much more of a financial commitment. In Ohio all you basically need to be is 21 years old.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-05, 03:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,415
Posted By Ebbtide

You need smaller cranks.

You need smaller cranks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-05, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,038
Posted By Ebbtide

The only thing I can suggest is make sure the...

The only thing I can suggest is make sure the hanger is plumb. I recently wresteled with a simular problem on my Moto. Turned out the arm and the hanger were bent.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,738
Posted By Ebbtide

Out of respect for Lance and other cancer...

Out of respect for Lance and other cancer survivors, and those not that fortunate?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-05, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,738
Posted By Ebbtide

I'd like to see the proposal, pretty vague imo.

I'd like to see the proposal, pretty vague imo.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-05, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,337
Posted By Ebbtide

The nipple looks buggered up and it seems there...

The nipple looks buggered up and it seems there are fewer threads showing which does suggest over tightening, imo. Take it back and see what he can do.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-29-05, 08:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,841
Posted By Ebbtide

Exactly: AKA: No criminal intent, no...

Exactly:



AKA: No criminal intent, no felony, and no negligence.

I'm not defending the perp, just the law and our Rights.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-29-05, 05:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,841
Posted By Ebbtide

If shooting a gun in the air is a felony then you...

If shooting a gun in the air is a felony then you get a felony. If littering is a misdemeanor and someone dies after slipping on your bananna peel, do you think you should you get a felony?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-29-05, 05:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,841
Posted By Ebbtide

A "felony homicide" is what I meant. I was not...

A "felony homicide" is what I meant. I was not speaking to negligence, but my typo nonetheless. :o In the absence of criminal intent (which speaks to the felony vs. misdemeanor) and a felony...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-28-05, 09:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,841
Posted By Ebbtide

If the act was criminal, say carrying a gun into...

If the act was criminal, say carrying a gun into a bar and it went off, that would be homicide. Some States may vary....and are likely governed by civil (not criminal) code.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-28-05, 08:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,841
Posted By Ebbtide

A felony speaks to intent. Yes, its that simple.

A felony speaks to intent. Yes, its that simple.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 06:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 9,446
Posted By Ebbtide

I like when she grabs the seat tube.

I like when she grabs the seat tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By Ebbtide

I don't see them using these in Italy?

I don't see them using these in Italy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-05, 07:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,945
Posted By Ebbtide

Now hurry and post those pics, it's dark already...

Now hurry and post those pics, it's dark already and we need to see them.....stupid October :o

;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-05, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,345
Posted By Ebbtide

Update: Nice ride and problem free. My...

Update:

Nice ride and problem free. My commuter now has a carbon seat post (cut down the one I crushed on my then new 03' Alllez). Both cheap carbon upgrades made a difference in weight and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-05, 04:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,473
Posted By Ebbtide

Enemas you morons, no de"high"dration....lol. ...

Enemas you morons, no de"high"dration....lol.


http://www.curezone.com/images/colon_poor.gif



Never heard of it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-05, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,175
Posted By Ebbtide

You're not young ;) Hate to break your...

You're not young ;)

Hate to break your heart, but he would be better served with a modern and safe bike. The cost of upgrades could easily fetch a decent ride for the boy. I go through this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-05, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,487
Posted By Ebbtide

...and I owned what I thought was a low level...

...and I owned what I thought was a low level aluminum model in the late 80's.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-05, 11:14 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,115
Posted By Ebbtide

...and buy some fricking razors!

...and buy some fricking razors!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-05, 11:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,115
Posted By Ebbtide

Go Browns!

Go Browns!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-05, 11:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,820
Posted By Ebbtide

Friday morning I was in my car approaching a four...

Friday morning I was in my car approaching a four way stop on my way to the vet. The guy on my left, in full suit and tie, stopped the same time as I, which means I go first. While petting my kitty...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-17-05, 06:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,863
Posted By Ebbtide

Get some free food: ...

Get some free food:

http://www.toledofoodbank.org/

Seriously.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-05, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,197
Posted By Ebbtide

No joke, but I just (yesterday) dragged one home...

No joke, but I just (yesterday) dragged one home just like that from a tree lawn in the same candy green. It glows in the sunlight. It even had a gold metalic foam wrap around the top tube. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-05, 07:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,873
Posted By Ebbtide

I'll wear a fresh shirt everytime. Shorts I'll...

I'll wear a fresh shirt everytime. Shorts I'll wear twice unless I got really sweaty. I ride an hour a day.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-05, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By Ebbtide

snakes!

snakes!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-05, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By Ebbtide

I bought that schwinn for my niece. It has held...

I bought that schwinn for my niece. It has held up well over the summer with only a few adjustments needed. Not a bad deal, all things considered. Compared to my wife's Giant Sedona that goes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By Ebbtide

I'm about to order a carbon fiber dash trim kit,...

I'm about to order a carbon fiber dash trim kit, tail and head lamps, and side view mirrors to match my fork ans seat post. I could buy a new mountain bike instead, what would you do?


...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By Ebbtide

Good gloves help, so does working up to an...

Good gloves help, so does working up to an aggressive position. 150 miles is nothng in the sceme of getting a good base and feel for the bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,529
Posted By Ebbtide

An armed society is a polite society.

An armed society is a polite society.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-18-05, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Ebbtide

What's up with that, player!

What's up with that, player!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-05, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By Ebbtide

I left a pair in my hot car every day last...

I left a pair in my hot car every day last summer, the glue that holds the velcro together melted and seperated. They still have enough grip, but I do not leave them in the car, anymore. Just a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-05, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By Ebbtide

Yep, and you may have to play with the length if...

Yep, and you may have to play with the length if you did not have the old casing to measure for comparison.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-05, 09:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,644
Posted By Ebbtide

27 and never raced.........very slim, imo. But...

27 and never raced.........very slim, imo. But good luck, I'm 39 and planning to turn pro any day.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-05, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 822
Posted By Ebbtide

The buyer should have inspected the bike before...

The buyer should have inspected the bike before he got on it, something that catastrophic just doesn't "literally" happen. I cursory visual inspection would have helped, even a nine year old could...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,141
Posted By Ebbtide

Depends on the weather.

Depends on the weather.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-05, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,064
Posted By Ebbtide

My stand only allows for clamping on the down...

My stand only allows for clamping on the down tube. But yes, with todays light weight bikes a new stand may be in order. I'm sure it is only a matter of time before I slip up and clamp down to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-05, 06:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,399
Posted By Ebbtide

If size mattered the largest rider should win...

If size mattered the largest rider should win every year.
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-07-05, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,027
Posted By Ebbtide

It adds to much weight for the little benefit it...

It adds to much weight for the little benefit it gives. My wife's Giant Cypress is a heavy cumbersome hog. I much like my Trek 730 w/o suspension. I really have no idea why comfort bikes have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-05, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,712
Posted By Ebbtide

Depends on how you want to use them. Road,...

Depends on how you want to use them. Road, Mountain, SPD, Look, Eggbeaters all have their intended uses. How and what do you normally ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,566
Posted By Ebbtide

Canadians are North Americans too, just so you...

Canadians are North Americans too, just so you all know.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,566
Posted By Ebbtide

Most Americans grew up in a culture that included...

Most Americans grew up in a culture that included large high calorie meals becuase we worked so damn hard to get where we are. Now that life is easy we still have the same eating habits.

The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-05, 10:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,981
Posted By Ebbtide

Can't be to sure about you Crazy Canadians. ;)

Can't be to sure about you Crazy Canadians. ;)
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