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    Almost quit cycling, but I'm back on the saddle again

    Scott, I find this thread, and you, to be fascinating. I wish you luck, and applaud you for getting back on the bike.
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    Lube new chain before using?

    Your issue is unrelated to chain lube. That’s all I’m sure about. I’m pretty sure it isn’t a hanger alignment issue either, although it would be a good idea to check. Almost certainly the noise is related to something you replaced. The chain, middle chainring, cassette, and especially the...
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    Bike tires and tubes lifespan ?

    There are a lot of variables. Old bike racers know that aged handmade tires roll better and are less likely to puncture than green tires. On the other hand, sunlight and ozone (e.g. from being stored near a refrigerator) degrade rubber and, especially latex. I would try to store my bike out of...
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    Craigslist find - Gary Fisher

    Make sure you plug those handlebars. You don’t want to get in an accident and impale yourself.
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    Whats your favorite rifle?

    I own multiple rifles but I do have a favorite. It was my father’s Weatherby, made in West Germany. It has an incredibly figured stock, Leupold scope, and is chambered in .224 Weatherby magnum. It was integral to one of my strongest childhood memories. I’ve never fired it.
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    Looking for class 3 ebike stand over type geometry, any thoughts on a good one

    I ride A LOT of e-bikes and maybe I can help a little, but ultimately you’ll have to do a lot of research. You might get ideas here but we’re certainly not going to figure it out for you. The problem from my standpoint is that what you want surely doesn’t exist so you have to find the best...
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    E-bikes and thoughts

    If you need to go faster I strongly suggest you get a Class 3. I absolutely do not recommend a rear hub motor if you can afford a Bosch.
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    Who is Going to Pick Up a Newly Released HK CC9?

    I wouldn’t trade mine. I had a second one and my sister-in-law talked me into selling it to her. It is unbelievably easy to shoot well and in my experience easy to learn. Also dead reliable and well built. It does get hot.
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    Who is Going to Pick Up a Newly Released HK CC9?

    Love to handle one. It looks very good.
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    Got Hit (Again) Yesterday

    Wow. Are there any bicyclists on this bike board? Anyone who actually rides bicycles on roads here? The thing about trails (and exercise equipment) is that it’s awfully hard to get anywhere. Each time someone posts about an unpleasant experience I read a bunch of posts telling me not to ride a...
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    Getting a new bike....Kona Dr. Dew

    Nice! I had a Peter Weigle that color once, light Continental blue metallic DuPont Imron. I have a Kona Honkytonk now that I love.
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    What kind of shotguns do you own?

    Favorite: Browning Auto V
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    Push Instead of Pedal

    Sometimes I think there really isn’t anything new under the sun. Like shaft drives and elliptical chainrings this has been around in one form or another since nearly the invention of the bicycle. I remember some company actually competed in the 1980 national time trial championships with a...
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    Had someone brake check me while on the bicycle this afternoon.

    This thread, while interesting, indeed did go as expected. I’m not advocating anyone behave a certain way—that’s obviously your choice. But for anyone interested in learning how to cycle safely on public roads I recommend the book Effective Cycling. The yellow covered edition. If you want to...
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    Adding handlebar brakes to a bike?

    Yeah, you could add a rear brake easily. The front would probably require drilling. Can’t tell for certain given that angle. The thinking (I generally disagree with) with children is to transition them from sidewalk bikes to real bikes is with a coaster brake and a rear handbrake. Many adults...
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    Adding handlebar brakes to a bike?

    True. But it’s rare to not have one, and drilling one is simple. The vast majority of rim brake equipped bikes are done this way. Investment cast fork crowns and rear brake bridges are a recent luxury, reserved for comparatively expensive bikes.. Many a track bike has been fitted with a front...
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    Adding handlebar brakes to a bike?

    https://thebikehub.com/products/tektro-caliper-brake-beach-cruiser-26-wheel-front-79-99-mm-reach-silver-br1049?currency=USD&stkn=1575686fc779&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADHbh4QVDpQDiHRzvxliKfd_Wo1Ce&gclid=CjwKCAjwiaa2BhAiEiwAQBgyHst5camtllAaNCmV53gLWWkhU1AUOTNnUDNv9-UtOHKHZSZ0N0uS4BoCDWEQAvD_BwE...
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    Adding handlebar brakes to a bike?

    Adding a front caliper (rim) brake should be easy to do and would be, IMO, a prudent thing. You almost certainly have a unicrown fork with a hole. A picture would be nice to confirm. You would need a side pull brake caliper and matching lever. Use good quality cable and housing. The critical...
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    2006 Honda CRF100F Refresh

    Looks terrific! I see the Yamaha is still in the stable. Will your daughter move up to this one? One observation: it’s amazing to me how ham fisted prior owners can mess up something as seemingly simple as a chain adjustment. I’m constantly amazed at how old bikes have fasteners ruined.
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    Electronic shifting and off-road reliability

    It does go without saying. Tyros who would rather rely on fragile, overpriced junk than do the real work of developing skills nearly always suffer from delusions of grandeur. But that’s, just like, you know, my opinion, man.
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