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Re: I ride an unholy bike!

chalo.col...@gmail.com (Chalo) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 06:45:13 UT

Traffic laws were established to solve problems that were not at that
time, nor are now, attributable to bicyclists. Cyclists who disregard
laws written expressly to mitigate the social disaster caused by cars
are about as big a problem as jaywalkers.
Simple courtesy and common sense are more than adequate to manage

Re: I ride an unholy bike!

rwallenf...@wi.rr.com (Ron Wallenfang) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 05:33:21 UT

Anecdotes don't prove much but since we're trading them I'll mention
the Catholic priest in East Troy, Wis, who has bicycled every day for
over 7000 days. I'm also struck by how little hostility I've
encountered from motorists in almost 300,000 miles of bicycle riding
since 1993, covering the 48 contiguous US states and the 10 provinces

Re: Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

twshermanrem...@thissouthslope.net (Tom Sherman °_°) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 03:43:34 UT

Actually, I was considering converting a 'bent with a 55-cm seat height,
155-mm wheelbase and 30%/70% F/R weight distribution to have either a
rear disc or drum brake for winter riding.
Refer back to the posts of Jay Bollyn when he was looking for an all
around commuter. In the Upper Midwest, we have sections of slush

Re: Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

twshermanrem...@thissouthslope.net (Tom Sherman °_°) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 03:33:05 UT

I like fixed gear as much as Chalo.

Re: I ride an unholy bike!

edo...@iw.net (Edward Dolan) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 01:59:57 UT

[...]
Anyone but Tom Sherman been on ARBR for 10 years and is still here?
Regards,
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota

Re: Ed Dolan the Great and the Long Goodbye

edo...@iw.net (Edward Dolan) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 01:56:16 UT

It does if you can separate the seed from the chaff. Original writing is
vastly overrated and so is original thought. It is quite enough to be able
to intelligently select what is fine to make one a genius. It explains why
some think Beethoven's last quartets are fine while others think
Wellington's Victory is fine. It is also explains why my epitaph will be

Re: Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

tom...@gmail.com (Tom Ace) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 01:44:13 UT

None between decent brakes, i.e. with adequate power
and good modulation. Once the front brake is strong
enough to lift the rear wheel, having more power
available will not stop you any faster.
Tom Ace

Re: Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels

ni...@eggsandspamblueyonder.co.uk (Pete) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 01:28:04 UT

<snip all sorts of crap>
Once in a while u.r.c pops up in my field of vision, usually to remind
me why I unsubscribed.
Pete

Re: Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

a...@yellowjersey.org (AMuzi) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 01:11:47 UT

I sold them then.
Aluminum wheels were always standard equipment.

Re: Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

x...@y.invalid ((PeteCresswell)) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 00:46:06 UT

Per Norman:
I think it's something about the material used for the rim.
On my 1980-something Stumpie braking is essentially zero using
the original canti brakes on the original steel rims when wet.
The alu rim, OTOH, that I put on the rear wheel has some braking
power when wet. Dunno how it compares bc I went to a drum brake

Re: Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

(Phil W Lee at dot dot) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 00:30:29 UT

"(PeteCresswell)" <x...@y.Invalid> considered Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:24:35
You're forgetting that disc effectiveness is directly proportional to
the rotor size, and the largest diameter rotor you can fit is, , ,your
rim.

Re: Downtube interference with cartridge BB

thirty-...@live.co.uk (thirty-six) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 00:29:03 UT

Be professional, wear an apron and a pair of latex gloves. ;-)

Re: electrical code question

njna...@roosters.net (Nate Nagel) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 00:07:16 UT

No, I didn't miss it, I was just explaining why grounding as is now
standard practice would be just as safe if not safer than not grounded
but GFCI-protected.
Eventually I would like to ground all boxes in this house, but that will
have to wait for repainting I fear as I don't see how to accomplish it

Re: electrical code question

rub...@pacbell.net (Michael Press) — Mon, 11 Nov 2009 00:03:33 UT

In article <hd3ov80...@news6.newsguy.com> ,
Did you miss the part where I said the configuration
that I discussed was _not_ grounded.

Re: Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

fiult...@yahoo.com (Andre Jute) — Sun, 11 Nov 2009 23:43:52 UT

I can understand why Herr Rohloff hasn't made a version of his hub
gearbox for Shimano's roller brakes:
1. The roller brakes would need to be replaced a few times over the
life of the gearbox.
2. It is unreasonably expensive for a small firm to provide for more
than two forms of braking. (Rohloff provides for a rim brake and/or a