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Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,541
Posted By sabele

i am the wrong one to ask as i have 18 bikes. Can...

i am the wrong one to ask as i have 18 bikes. Can never. Part with them. Naturally i say keep them both and use them both. I use my cx bikes mostly for winter riding or in the woods.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,221
Posted By sabele

And testicular cancer is a proven way to improve...

And testicular cancer is a proven way to improve your riding, even to win the TDF. At least temporarily.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,984
Posted By sabele

The old saying is that al bikes weigh 35 lbs. ...

The old saying is that al bikes weigh 35 lbs.

15 lb bike: 20 pound lock
25 lbs bike: 10 pound lock
35 pound bike: no lock
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,724
Posted By sabele

High speed descending

this skill requires practice as well as proper bike handling, where you are on the bike, how you shift on the bike. Bombing down a hill Willy nilly can only result in a crash. You have to do some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 17,614
Posted By sabele

First, you will never find hairline cracks or...

First, you will never find hairline cracks or stress risers in used carbon frame sets. I have a used frame set that belonged to Thomas Fritchnecht. He would definitely be some one that would have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,625
Posted By sabele

My 20 bikes also hang from hooks in the ceiling;...

My 20 bikes also hang from hooks in the ceiling; one hook per bike on the rear wheel. Hanging is better than standing as the tires will not be impacted when they deflate.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,625
Posted By sabele

No, don't put a kick stand on it! Use the curb...

No, don't put a kick stand on it! Use the curb by rotating the pedal facing the curb to rest on the curb behind bottom dead center. The bike will tend to move forward but cannot so the pedal will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,343
Posted By sabele

The most critical part of cutting the housing is...

The most critical part of cutting the housing is to maintain the housing shape at the cut. No one has mentioned cutting the housing with a piece of cable inserted. I usually measure everything, dry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,343
Posted By sabele

Park or Shimano cable cutter with a small piece...

Park or Shimano cable cutter with a small piece of cable in the housing to maintain the shape during the cut.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,229
Posted By sabele

Interesting replies. I have build almost all of...

Interesting replies. I have build almost all of my 20 bikes including most of the wheel sets. Have 5 sub-15 pound complete bikes that I have built. No special training. Never had a mechanical...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,793
Posted By sabele

There are many reasons this person rides the same...

There are many reasons this person rides the same route without deviation. If you don’t like that, follow someone else. Alternatively talk to him/her and you lead. Complaining accomplishes nothing.
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