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Team Estrogen Not so Sweet Ride post Tuneup?  
18:10 13-Jun-06   [Replies: 4, Views: 141]    By: Nokomis
So ~ HD got a new bike a few months ago. And, I got his nearly-new Tirreno Razza 1000. I can't be out in public w/ this bike w/out getting comments "Oh, must a' been down at Performance &am...
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Team Estrogen Flat tire, losing mind  
01:53 13-Jun-06   [Replies: 31, Views: 543]    By: Lise
My wonderful new Bianchi Veloce has its first flat tire. I think it happened when I rode over too-rough pavement. Anyways...I've changed bike tires before. Just not on these wheels. I can...
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Team Estrogen double to tripple  
22:02 12-Jun-06   [Replies: 12, Views: 243]    By: TsPoet
What is involved in switching from a double crank to a triple or a compact? Would I need a new derailure, or bottom bracket, or...? I'm still looking for my perfect road bike. Missed an opport...
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Team Estrogen Disc brake problemo  
00:53 12-Jun-06   [Replies: 1, Views: 61]    By: bullhorn
So I went on a mammoth ride yesterday in pouring rain and unseasonable high-40s weather here in Vermont. My brakes were working fine all day and then today when I went to clean my bike off (using ...
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Team Estrogen Touring Overall  
06:53 11-Jun-06   [Replies: 0, Views: 93]    By: Veronica
In prep for my trip back east I started changing out some of my lighter, fancy stuff on Fluffy for sturdier bits. Poor bike looks a little funny right now. He's got our extra regular spoked whee...
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Team Estrogen Mavic Cross Ride wheels  
06:53 11-Jun-06   [Replies: 2, Views: 101]    By: KnottedYet
Do they really make a difference? More than just a change of tires? I want to be a faster and more efficient rider (ah, efficiency, such a fabulous reward for good engineering and logical though...
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Team Estrogen Folding Tire Questoin  
17:39 7-Jun-06   [Replies: 1, Views: 105]    By: Geonz
I was going to get ambitious and change the front tire on Xtra before the trip, but I'm (easily) intimidated by the way the folding tire just doesn't hold shape like the wire bead ones do. Seems t...
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Team Estrogen Bike maintenance & repair books/guides  
16:01 7-Jun-06   [Replies: 5, Views: 144]    By: Cari
Hi guys, Can any of you recommend a bike maintenance and repair book or guide? I was looking at Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair, and Complete Bike Maintenance by Fred Milson. Hav...
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Team Estrogen QUICK bike tune up advice needed!  
21:56 4-Jun-06   [Replies: 11, Views: 284]    By: plantluvver
Hi, I REAALLY screwed up yesterday, and messed up the rear tire on my bike. I have a second bike that is actually a better model (At least the frame is a better alloy) but I haven't ridden it in...
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Team Estrogen Weird clicking sound  
16:54 4-Jun-06   [Replies: 7, Views: 167]    By: Tuckervill
My bike has developed a weird clicking sound, and I just can't figure it out. It seems to be in the front deraileur, but it doesn't start until well after I've been riding (2-3 miles), and I c...
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Team Estrogen Best lube for dusty conditions?  
04:53 4-Jun-06   [Replies: 15, Views: 703]    By: Kalidurga
I have an occasional slog through mud on my favorite route, but most of the time it's dry, dry, dry and my chain gets coated with dust. I usually use a dry lube, but even a well-wiped off dry lub...
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Team Estrogen I've fallen in love!  
05:53 31-May-06   [Replies: 17, Views: 899]    By: KnottedYet
And it's a true and wild love. An uncomplicated pure love. I knew the moment I saw that vision of beauty. So glorious I simply couldn't look away! My soul was filled with desire, I couldn't sle...
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Team Estrogen Which Bike Repair Stand  
05:53 31-May-06   [Replies: 4, Views: 135]    By: Prairiedog
What to look for in a bike stand? Recommendation's greatly appreciated. Looking at the Park's stand at amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ance&n=3375251 or this one......
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Team Estrogen cyclocomputers and magnets out there!  
20:53 30-May-06   [Replies: 6, Views: 741]    By: SpinSis
Does anyone else experience this (and do you have a solution/recommendation)? I have a basic, Nashbar brand wireless cyclocomputer. It records speed, time, average speed, max speed, and distan...
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Team Estrogen 3 Days, 2 Bikes, 6 Flats  
16:12 30-May-06   [Replies: 13, Views: 365]    By: lette
Hi all, I've lurked for too long...and would appreciate your imput... I have a 2005 Allez Elite with 300 miles on it, stock Mondo tires. My Hub and I ride 40-50 miles per ride. We got the u...
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Team Estrogen Durable but FAST rolling road bike tires?  
22:24 29-May-06   [Replies: 11, Views: 351]    By: jpbayarea
I have some great wheels but here in San Diego area the bike lanes are full of thorns, debris and such and I keep flatting I want a new tire and am considering the Armadillos which I hear are al...
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Team Estrogen Anybody else *always* get things backwards?  
02:53 29-May-06   [Replies: 35, Views: 803]    By: Geonz
I seem to always have to try five times to get things right - especially if something can be done backwards or upside down. I *thought* that installing a seat would mean I couldn't do it back...
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Team Estrogen Fenders, a Seattle necessity!  
06:53 28-May-06   [Replies: 21, Views: 287]    By: KnottedYet
After only a little frustration and a medium glass of wine, I finally got my fenders mostly onto my bike. Two of the bolts were the wrong size for the size/shape of my frame, so I need to either ...
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Team Estrogen Book suggestion  
12:57 26-May-06   [Replies: 7, Views: 159]    By: Kimmyt
I'm looking for a good all around bike maintenance/repair book, preferably with pictures and good, clear descriptions for someone who is rather technically challenged like me. I am looking to...
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Team Estrogen Vintage bike help  
02:53 26-May-06   [Replies: 31, Views: 1456]    By: uforgot
I was at a local resale shop last week, and there was an old bike. Looked like someone used a spray can of paint on it. The shifters said Campagnolo, so since it was $6 I bought it. The deraile...
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Team Estrogen Tire Recommendation Please  
19:49 25-May-06   [Replies: 2, Views: 103]    By: Prairiedog
I am getting a new mountain bike, Giant Yukon, but I think I want to change out the tires on it as the ones that come on the bike are really big and although I do most of my riding on gravel roads...
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Team Estrogen Dragging Brake Pad  
04:59 24-May-06   [Replies: 5, Views: 140]    By: KnottedYet
My linear pull brakes in front are being grumpy. The right (noodle) side pad drags against the rim after I use the brake. I can pull it away from the rim, but it will drag again after the next t...
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Team Estrogen Re-Furbishing Old 10 Speed  
15:54 23-May-06   [Replies: 5, Views: 128]    By: wannaduacentury
Hi all, I'm new here and I have dh's old 10 speed bike. It's been in storage, very dusty and could use an overhaul. IS it worth it? My LBS said they'd look at it(I haven't made it there yet-been b...
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Team Estrogen Upgrading A Vintage Bike...Question  
13:00 23-May-06   [Replies: 8, Views: 140]    By: Prairiedog
I am considering buying a 1970 model tandem bike. This bike is a single speed. My question is...I should be able to convert this bike to say a 5 or a 7 speed bike shouldn't I? ...
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Team Estrogen Please - put air in my tires & keep me clean and lubed!  
13:22 21-May-06   [Replies: 23, Views: 1066]    By: DeniseGoldberg
If you take good care of me, we can have many happy miles (or kilometers!) rolling down the road together. And yes, this really is your bike talking! Please don't take this post the wrong way...
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