Specialized CPRO2 inflator - How to switch from presta to shrader?
	The Specialized CPRO2 CO2 Inflator supposedly can switched from presta to shrader, but how to do it? By thud...@opensuse.us  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

Tire-track question

In 1884, the question of the ridge in the middle of a smooth tire-track in dust (but not in mud) arose on one of RBT's ancestors. The second explanation sounds more plausible. Cheers, Carl Fogel AN UNSOLVED TRICYCLE PROBLEM. [1189]—Can any of your tricycling readers tell me why a rubber tyre leaves a double rut in dust, and a single one in mud? The fact is... more » By carlfo...@comcast.net  - 8 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages

	A very cool thing...
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	Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels
	On Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:19:04 -0800 (PST), thirty-six ...Thank you for maximising the chances for people to point and laugh at your fatuous ideas. Mission accomplished, now please fuck off. Guy By Just zis Guy, you know?  - 8 Nov - 8 new of 8 messages

	Jobst, lied, about rudge rims
	...Rudge-Whitworth were the largest manufacturer of tension wheels in England. They were the development of the Coventry Machinists Company of who built the Aerial wheel designed by Starley, THE high wheel maker. See other posting about Times newspaper reference. By thirty-six  - 8 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

Kranich: Why Hydraulic Rim Brakes, Not Discs?

Just read Andre's .PDF on his Kranich - which seems tb built for durability/long wear. Given that rim brakes eventually wear out the wheel; given that Kranich's wheels are special items; and given that even mechanical discs give sufficient power/modulation - my uninformed reaction is that the bike would be more durable with disc brakes.... more » By (PeteCresswell)  - 8 Nov - 31 new of 31 messages

	Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels moderated out from urcm
	Rudge's research laboriatories finds "soft" wheels best. The article is referenced below. The following was a message not accepted through moderation of uk.rec.cycling.moderated I've re-submitted it there and now here. I ...Awkward cuss. paragraph 2 "The introduction of the suspension wheel for bicycles marked a great... more » By thirty-six  - 8 Nov - 5 new of 5 messages

	nipple washers of fibre
	Use fibre washers under nipple heads. Yup. Forgot where I came across this little bit of info (online) but seems reasonable in the aid of providing a conformable seat for the nipple head. Which means you cant then blame the nipple shape for tearing a rim without ferrules or eyelets. By thirty-six  - 7 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	RoadRat Buildup Report
	Finally I have declared the buildup finished. There is the small issue of the HeBe Chainglide but I won't fix that until I have some single speed(narrow) chain ring bolts. So, this is where it all started, many thanks to Paul Dexter at Cotic for answering many fuckwitted questions. [link]... more » By Tosspot  - 7 Nov - 9 new of 9 messages

Shifter pod interchangability

My dad's ST-M560 (Deore LX 3x7/Cantilever) shifters are quickly giving up the ghost, gunking up so that attempts to pull cable don't catch, and the lever has free throw. He's flushed them with carburetor cleaner, which gets them working for a while, but we're seeing diminishing returns each time. Wild theory here, but a look at the still-available SL-MC40 levers... more » By Hank  - 7 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages