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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-14, 08:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,353
Posted By Panthers007

It has been my experience that an unlaced wheel...

It has been my experience that an unlaced wheel is weaker as each spoke has to carry the entire weight of bike/rider. Lacing farms out this load to two spokes. I've replaced more broken spokes on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-10, 12:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 43,330
Posted By Panthers007

Shimano - try to find an old pair NOS with the...

Shimano - try to find an old pair NOS with the blue & gray handles. But the new model still blows doors on the other brands commonly available.

Felco.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,743
Posted By Panthers007

Also CO2 will leak out of tubes at a faster rate...

Also CO2 will leak out of tubes at a faster rate than regular air. So if you use a CO2 inflation-device on the road - get regular air into it as soon as possible.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,987
Posted By Panthers007

Is there some lunatic law there about where you...

Is there some lunatic law there about where you can ride? :eek:

By the by - I love seeing pictures from where people are. And such would likely make for a great and fascinating thread for the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,987
Posted By Panthers007

Thumbs up Where Did Your Hybrid Take You Today?

Looking Northwest across Lake Champlain in Northern Vermont:

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0489.jpg

Our Bike-Way goes through some very nice country:
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-09, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,536
Posted By Panthers007

Wow droobie - those are fine. I especially like...

Wow droobie - those are fine. I especially like the black one above to the right. It exudes a flavor of how fun it is to go good and fast and nimbly - while in the upright position. Too bad it's not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,536
Posted By Panthers007

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0485.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0482.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0484.jpg

I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-06-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,432
Posted By Panthers007

That sums up your attitude problem perfectly....

That sums up your attitude problem perfectly. "...a hybrid culture."* You are the only ones to believe other types of bikes belong in formalized 'cultures.' You belong to a so-called...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-05-09, 10:26 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,432
Posted By Panthers007

And if I have a road bike, should I go to the...

And if I have a road bike, should I go to the General Cycling Forum? I'm thinking of mounting James Bond buzzing-sawblades from my Hybrid and go hunting carbon...

So let's see here...If we want a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 124,596
Posted By Panthers007

I've never encountered the behavior you describe....

I've never encountered the behavior you describe. My friends got interested and watched and learned. Soon they were doing their own wrenching. Sounds like you may need some new friends.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 124,596
Posted By Panthers007

I do it myself as I want it done right.

I do it myself as I want it done right.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 124,596
Posted By Panthers007

I do a full overhaul once a year.

I do a full overhaul once a year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-09, 01:05 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 139,880
Posted By Panthers007

The Uni's had personality: A pleasurable ride...

The Uni's had personality: A pleasurable ride that said to their owners - Keep going! They were lightweight, considering many other brands, and their components were what you'd choose if you were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 36,600
Posted By Panthers007

Just be aware that they are delicate by today's...

Just be aware that they are delicate by today's standards. So approach with a Zen-attitude and adjust it perfectly. I saw one that wasn't adjusted - a titanium one - properly. It shifted into the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,652
Posted By Panthers007

There was no advantage - just additional weight....

There was no advantage - just additional weight. The trend vanished a few years after it surfaced in the late 70's - early 80's. Only cheap mountain bikes came with them after awhile. Then they,...
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