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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,106
Posted By Thrifty1

OK

OK
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-07, 03:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,773
Posted By Thrifty1

The 1UpUSA site has the best prices on Kurt...

The 1UpUSA site has the best prices on Kurt Kinetic.
http://www.1upusa.com/
This will be the 4th winter that I have used my Kurt Kinetic Road Machine trainer.......NO problems and very realistic...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-07, 11:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,127
Posted By Thrifty1

Girls had Cooties.......:(

Girls had Cooties.......:(
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-05-07, 11:26 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,127
Posted By Thrifty1

The castor/alchohol fuel smell and ***** bee...

The castor/alchohol fuel smell and ***** bee sound of a model airplane engine. The thrill/anxiety of a model airplane's "maiden flight". Fall colors. The smell of freshly cut grass. Armed Forces...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-01-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,101
Posted By Thrifty1

The German's did this with their Enigma...

The German's did this with their Enigma machine......1930s
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-29-07, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By Thrifty1

http://www.spinlitecycling.com/mountain_wheels.htm

http://www.spinlitecycling.com/mountain_wheels.htm
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-07, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By Thrifty1

Stealth hunting/transport......

Stealth hunting/transport......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-27-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 685
Posted By Thrifty1

Lowry AFB is still open/active? I had heard that...

Lowry AFB is still open/active? I had heard that it had been closed/deactivated.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 835
Posted By Thrifty1

European version would be SPAINish :rolleyes:

European version would be SPAINish :rolleyes:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,594
Posted By Thrifty1

Wish I could send our relentless rain to you!! ...

Wish I could send our relentless rain to you!! Good Luck.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-22-07, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 835
Posted By Thrifty1

You are really shwing your age.......windows are...

You are really shwing your age.......windows are electric now....no "roll down" cranks.:D:D:)
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 815
Posted By Thrifty1

Take a look at Wheel World........ ...

Take a look at Wheel World........
http://wheelworld.com/itemlist.cfm?category=166
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-07, 09:39 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,145
Posted By Thrifty1

Lil Peter Fagerlin speaks (types) because he has...

Lil Peter Fagerlin speaks (types) because he has to say (type) something.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,145
Posted By Thrifty1

Knowledgeable people speak (type) because they...

Knowledgeable people speak (type) because they have something to say (type).
Lil Peter Fagerlin speaks (types) because he has to say (type) something.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-16-07, 08:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,770
Posted By Thrifty1

We just broke the "All Time" record for the...

We just broke the "All Time" record for the wettest year. The previous wttest year record was 1908.
We don't need no stinkin snow......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-07, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,318
Posted By Thrifty1

Take a look at the Continental "High Pressure"...

Take a look at the Continental "High Pressure" rim tape........
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/productdetail.asp?p=COETP
Installs easily ....then forget about it....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-07, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By Thrifty1

http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=696909845...

http://www.biketoolsetc.com/index.cgi?id=696909845673&c=Tools&sc=Crank&tc=Extractors
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By Thrifty1

Here ya go....... ...

Here ya go.......
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=model&Category=852&Brand=312&type=T
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-07, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By Thrifty1

At lkeast you saw them in time for evasive...

At lkeast you saw them in time for evasive action. It is really uncomfortable to see and smell them at the same time.....tomoto juice does NOT work to eliminate the smell.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By Thrifty1

The Park Big Blue Book is excellent. I also like...

The Park Big Blue Book is excellent. I also like the Bicycling Complete Guide to Bicycle Maintenance....lots of photos.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,019
Posted By Thrifty1

FWIW: I installed Kool Stop pads in the BB-7s on...

FWIW: I installed Kool Stop pads in the BB-7s on my wife's bike and adjusted evrything to "perfection".....excellent/flawless performance.........she didn't like it because, due to her small hands,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By Thrifty1

Happy Anniversary!!! My wife has...

Happy Anniversary!!!
My wife has tolerated/endured 40 years......
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-07, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,019
Posted By Thrifty1

Mechainal disc of your choice with a bit more...

Mechainal disc of your choice with a bit more than recommended pad to rotor gap/clearance will result in more lever travel and and increased lever pressure to slow/lockup......adjust/maladjust to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,092
Posted By Thrifty1

And check the air .....even in the "real" spare...

And check the air .....even in the "real" spare tire.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-07, 08:39 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,092
Posted By Thrifty1

I remember being somewhere that they were called...

I remember being somewhere that they were called "chesterfields".....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-07, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By Thrifty1

Looks like Bontrager is providing spoke lengths...

Looks like Bontrager is providing spoke lengths for a 26 inch wheel/rim. 26os would be for 26" while 29os would be for 700c wheels/rims. As you know, the front normally uses equal lengths for each...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-07, 09:45 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,092
Posted By Thrifty1

Both of my parents immigrated from Scotland. ...

Both of my parents immigrated from Scotland.
My father arrived in the US just in time for the depression. Relentless stories of depression sacrifices. Strict financial prudence prevailed for us...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-07, 03:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,318
Posted By Thrifty1

Don't you hate having to bite your tongue because...

Don't you hate having to bite your tongue because of their rank/position???
These stories/experiences redirect my occasional "was retirement the smart/proper thing to do" uncertainty........yes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thrifty1

You impugn to mask your ignorance. OH...

You impugn to mask your ignorance.
OH NO.....the great KNOW ALL Pete doesn't approve of, like, or agree with my post/s......OH WOE.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-07, 01:40 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thrifty1

How juvenile.....you obviously attended public...

How juvenile.....you obviously attended public schools........
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thrifty1

Spoke (per Encarta Dictionary, North America) ...

Spoke (per Encarta Dictionary, North America)
Supporting rod for wheel rim:
a bar or rod that extends from the hub of a wheel to support or brace the rim.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thrifty1

You only ASSUME that you know it ALL!!!! ...

You only ASSUME that you know it ALL!!!!

SPOKE (per Encarta Dictionary, North America)
Supporting rod for wheel rim:
a bar or rod that extends from the hub of a wheel to support or brace the rim
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,092
Posted By Thrifty1

What does "for crying out loud" mean???

What does "for crying out loud" mean???
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-07, 12:46 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thrifty1

Yes they do...... ...

Yes they do......

http://hawkcars.co.uk/parts/stratoswheels/coffinspokes.html

http://windsor.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-tires-rims-15-American-Racing-Painted-5-Spoke-wheels-W0QQAdIdZ22184882
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thrifty1

Regardless of adjective (hollow, bladed,cast,...

Regardless of adjective (hollow, bladed,cast, forged, carbon, aluminum, magnesium, etc) it is still a spoke wheel. Did you mean they can stop using "wire/nipple/tension" type spoke wheels???
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-07, 11:28 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thrifty1

[QUOTE=Pete Fagerlin;5420902]I'm waiting for...

[QUOTE=Pete Fagerlin;5420902]I'm waiting for hollow spoke aluminum wheels for my trail bike. Then they can stop using spoke wheels.

Still a SPOKE wheel......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,092
Posted By Thrifty1

NO! It (BB gun) could put an eye out. If...

NO! It (BB gun) could put an eye out.

If (enter kid's name) jumped off a bridge, would you do it too????

Kids in Korea are starving.

Take care of your pennies and the dollars will take care...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-07, 09:55 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,092
Posted By Thrifty1

It was great to find a peach on the "switch"...

It was great to find a peach on the "switch" tree.....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-07, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,575
Posted By Thrifty1

Lickbike has all of the 29os siizes in...

Lickbike has all of the 29os siizes in stock.....$13.00 per 20 spokes including nipples. All you need to measure determine your rim ERD is 2 spokes and a 30 inch ruler (preferably in mm incriments)...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-07, 02:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,511
Posted By Thrifty1

Check your homeowner insurance policy.....should...

Check your homeowner insurance policy.....should cover some/most of replacement cost.... depending on deductable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By Thrifty1

I have ordered parts/components...

I have ordered parts/components (unique/nonstandard stems) from Yellow Jersey......great service and very helpful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,575
Posted By Thrifty1

When I get a new rim, part of the prebuild prep...

When I get a new rim, part of the prebuild prep is to use a woordworking countersink bit to "deburr" or slighly chamfer the valve hole edges a bit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By Thrifty1

I purchase most of mine from AE Bike..... ...

I purchase most of mine from AE Bike.....
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30
and Loose Screws
http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By Thrifty1

What type shifter/brake....... what type...

What type shifter/brake....... what type handlebars???
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-07, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,005
Posted By Thrifty1

AE Bike has them........ ...

AE Bike has them........
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=list&Category=688&type=T

Jenson has them:
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/QR409A04-Skewer+End+Nut.aspx
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-07, 12:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 45,793
Posted By Thrifty1

[QUOTE=cascade168;5400676]Without getting...

[QUOTE=cascade168;5400676]Without getting contentious, I'm going to say there is a lot of bad information being put forward here. For "tinning" stainless steel cables you need a high temperature...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,047
Posted By Thrifty1

I just installed these on a Scott...

I just installed these on a Scott MTB.....extremely easy to install/adjust and work GREAT.....I also installed Kool Stop combo (salmon/black) brake pads....
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By Thrifty1

Wheel World has acceptable prices on wheels...

Wheel World has acceptable prices on wheels occasionally.....
http://wheelworld.com/itemlist.cfm?category=166
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-07, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,404
Posted By Thrifty1

CBO price per nipple is $0.10....which added to...

CBO price per nipple is $0.10....which added to spoke price = $0.69 per. The Lickbike price works out to $0.65 per spoke....but you have to buy 20 of each size.....plenty of spares:rolleyes:
I only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-07, 11:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 45,793
Posted By Thrifty1

You may have to use a torch because an iron may...

You may have to use a torch because an iron may not get the cable hot enough.....the cable itself (tremendous heat sink) might be disipating too much heat from the "solder" area......excessivley for...
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