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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

If only there was information online about how to...

If only there was information online about how to effectively use wax to lube bike chains:(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

I was attempting to point to the logical problems...

I was attempting to point to the logical problems with pdlamb's statement: "There appears to be a minimum threshold level of exposure for every chemical below which no adverse effect is known..."
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

I couldn't find any info on that. Maybe you are...

I couldn't find any info on that. Maybe you are referring the the ban on DDT and PCBs (chlorinated compounds) that happened in the '70s. Was that mindless paranoia?

The minimum threshold below...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

Perhaps unlike your friend, I do think about...

Perhaps unlike your friend, I do think about things, and this arena in particular as due to occupational exposure to solvents I've become sensitized to some chemicals, particularly those in scented...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

The organization whose website I linked above was...

The organization whose website I linked above was started by a woman who I have met, and who has spent decades in this field, starting as a Berkeley grad student in the '60s.

They argue that the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

That was an analogy. Plastic is building up in...

That was an analogy. Plastic is building up in the ocean, PTFE is building up in our blood. We have individually and collectively stopped using some things such as DDT, pentachlorophenol, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 09:19 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

As you say, it will last essentially forever. ...

As you say, it will last essentially forever. compare to plastic in the oceans- also not very reactive, yet now 6x the mass of plankton in the north pacific.


Re: fragrances,
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

Good points. I go through a 2 fluid oz....

Good points.

I go through a 2 fluid oz. bottle of Tri-Flow every few years, but it seems like some chain wax folks are buying PTFE powder by the 1/2 pound, for a .5% performance gain over plain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,249
Posted By woodcraft

PTFE is a problem because it basically never...

PTFE is a problem because it basically never breaks down, and is accumulating in the environment, including in your body.

Using your bike to spread large amounts of it is irresponsible.
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