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01-14-2005, 02:54 PM

In article <Xns95DE91121E66Cmikelatshawca@64.59.144.76>,
Mike Latondresse <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats) wrote in
> news:nrp7sc.rp5.ln@bud.garden.local:
>
>> I'm earnestly praying for rain.
>>
> On Sunday my son, on Sunday.

I just got back from hoofing it down to the Tru Value
hardware store to see if they had sheet metal screws
for making a studded tire. They didn't have much
selection so I left without any. The clearness/iciness
of the non-arterial streets looks to be about half 'n
half now anyway.

cheers,
Tom

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01-14-2005, 02:54 PM

In article <Xns95DE91121E66Cmikelatshawca@64.59.144.76>,
Mike Latondresse <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats) wrote in
> news:nrp7sc.rp5.ln@bud.garden.local:
>
>> I'm earnestly praying for rain.
>>
> On Sunday my son, on Sunday.

I just got back from hoofing it down to the Tru Value
hardware store to see if they had sheet metal screws
for making a studded tire. They didn't have much
selection so I left without any. The clearness/iciness
of the non-arterial streets looks to be about half 'n
half now anyway.

cheers,
Tom

--
-- Nothing is safe from me.
Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats [curlicue] vcn [point] bc [point] ca

01-14-2005, 04:04 PM

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:27:06 -0800, <qt29sc.mr6.ln@bud.garden.local>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats) wrote:

> "Mike Jacoubowsky" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
>
>> That's fine for commuting, but what about a guy like me, who rides for
>> pleasure (I wish I could commute, but we have to transfer bikes & parts
>> between our two stores), well... don't know that I'd want to drag all that
>> out on my regular 31 mile Tuesday/Thursday-morning ride with 3200ft of
>> climbing etc.
>
>I just searched on "delivery bicyle" and Google coughed this up:
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>I dunno if any of their rigs are up to 3200 ft of climbing, or
>even the 'fun' stretch of Vancouver's Collingwood St, but I
>nevertheless find them intriguing. I bookmarked the site.
>
I like the Pashley with twin headlamps and electric assist.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

My friend, Donald, just made a run to the transfer station.
Bike, trailer, rider and load (including a washing machine, double
box-spring and wet mattress) weighed in at 363 kilograms.
The minimum charge is $6.00 for up to 300 kilos. The bike and trailer
weigh about the bike same as Donald, ~150 lbs. He only had to climb
from 33rd over the lump.

>> So instead I have my "Iron Pig." [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>It's still a lot prettier than the old Norco Bigfoot that served
>me so faithfully in all kinds of ugly weather. Coincidentally, I
>dubbed it 'Ol Pig Iron' (or sometimes 'Sugarfoot II' when I was
>especially endeared to 'er.)

His frankenbike chopper/tow-bike is honourably dubbed "Truck". It has
a rear disc brake and ball hitch for the trailer. There may be some
Norco chunks in it somewhere.
--
zk

01-14-2005, 04:04 PM

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:27:06 -0800, <qt29sc.mr6.ln@bud.garden.local>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats) wrote:

> "Mike Jacoubowsky" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
>
>> That's fine for commuting, but what about a guy like me, who rides for
>> pleasure (I wish I could commute, but we have to transfer bikes & parts
>> between our two stores), well... don't know that I'd want to drag all that
>> out on my regular 31 mile Tuesday/Thursday-morning ride with 3200ft of
>> climbing etc.
>
>I just searched on "delivery bicyle" and Google coughed this up:
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>I dunno if any of their rigs are up to 3200 ft of climbing, or
>even the 'fun' stretch of Vancouver's Collingwood St, but I
>nevertheless find them intriguing. I bookmarked the site.
>
I like the Pashley with twin headlamps and electric assist.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

My friend, Donald, just made a run to the transfer station.
Bike, trailer, rider and load (including a washing machine, double
box-spring and wet mattress) weighed in at 363 kilograms.
The minimum charge is $6.00 for up to 300 kilos. The bike and trailer
weigh about the bike same as Donald, ~150 lbs. He only had to climb
from 33rd over the lump.

>> So instead I have my "Iron Pig." [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>It's still a lot prettier than the old Norco Bigfoot that served
>me so faithfully in all kinds of ugly weather. Coincidentally, I
>dubbed it 'Ol Pig Iron' (or sometimes 'Sugarfoot II' when I was
>especially endeared to 'er.)

His frankenbike chopper/tow-bike is honourably dubbed "Truck". It has
a rear disc brake and ball hitch for the trailer. There may be some
Norco chunks in it somewhere.
--
zk

01-14-2005, 04:04 PM

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:27:06 -0800, <qt29sc.mr6.ln@bud.garden.local>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (Tom Keats) wrote:

> "Mike Jacoubowsky" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
>
>> That's fine for commuting, but what about a guy like me, who rides for
>> pleasure (I wish I could commute, but we have to transfer bikes & parts
>> between our two stores), well... don't know that I'd want to drag all that
>> out on my regular 31 mile Tuesday/Thursday-morning ride with 3200ft of
>> climbing etc.
>
>I just searched on "delivery bicyle" and Google coughed this up:
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>I dunno if any of their rigs are up to 3200 ft of climbing, or
>even the 'fun' stretch of Vancouver's Collingwood St, but I
>nevertheless find them intriguing. I bookmarked the site.
>
I like the Pashley with twin headlamps and electric assist.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

My friend, Donald, just made a run to the transfer station.
Bike, trailer, rider and load (including a washing machine, double
box-spring and wet mattress) weighed in at 363 kilograms.
The minimum charge is $6.00 for up to 300 kilos. The bike and trailer
weigh about the bike same as Donald, ~150 lbs. He only had to climb
from 33rd over the lump.

>> So instead I have my "Iron Pig." [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
>It's still a lot prettier than the old Norco Bigfoot that served
>me so faithfully in all kinds of ugly weather. Coincidentally, I
>dubbed it 'Ol Pig Iron' (or sometimes 'Sugarfoot II' when I was
>especially endeared to 'er.)

His frankenbike chopper/tow-bike is honourably dubbed "Truck". It has
a rear disc brake and ball hitch for the trailer. There may be some
Norco chunks in it somewhere.
--
zk

01-14-2005, 04:18 PM

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 14:54:42 -0800, <iji9sc.mf7.ln@bud.garden.local>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]l (Tom Keats) wrote:

>>> I'm earnestly praying for rain.
>>>
>> On Sunday my son, on Sunday.
>
>I just got back from hoofing it down to the Tru Value
>hardware store to see if they had sheet metal screws
>for making a studded tire. They didn't have much
>selection so I left without any. The clearness/iciness
>of the non-arterial streets looks to be about half 'n
>half now anyway.

I think my screws will be done before it's all gone. I've been getting
in lots of junk miles.
There's been a surprising number of bikes out there this year. Mostly
commuters. Jim has been riding the 23mm tires on his fixie throughout
this whole session.
--
zk

01-14-2005, 04:18 PM

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 14:54:42 -0800, <iji9sc.mf7.ln@bud.garden.local>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]l (Tom Keats) wrote:

>>> I'm earnestly praying for rain.
>>>
>> On Sunday my son, on Sunday.
>
>I just got back from hoofing it down to the Tru Value
>hardware store to see if they had sheet metal screws
>for making a studded tire. They didn't have much
>selection so I left without any. The clearness/iciness
>of the non-arterial streets looks to be about half 'n
>half now anyway.

I think my screws will be done before it's all gone. I've been getting
in lots of junk miles.
There's been a surprising number of bikes out there this year. Mostly
commuters. Jim has been riding the 23mm tires on his fixie throughout
this whole session.
--
zk

01-14-2005, 04:18 PM

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 14:54:42 -0800, <iji9sc.mf7.ln@bud.garden.local>,
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]l (Tom Keats) wrote:

>>> I'm earnestly praying for rain.
>>>
>> On Sunday my son, on Sunday.
>
>I just got back from hoofing it down to the Tru Value
>hardware store to see if they had sheet metal screws
>for making a studded tire. They didn't have much
>selection so I left without any. The clearness/iciness
>of the non-arterial streets looks to be about half 'n
>half now anyway.

I think my screws will be done before it's all gone. I've been getting
in lots of junk miles.
There's been a surprising number of bikes out there this year. Mostly
commuters. Jim has been riding the 23mm tires on his fixie throughout
this whole session.
--
zk

01-14-2005, 06:48 PM

maxo wrote:
> On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:11:49 -0600, Mike Kruger wrote:
>
>> You are certainly right that sealed bearings are no
panacea.
>> I purposely bought this winter bike with a sealed bottom
>> bracket, but the BB needed replacement one year later,
>> probably due to salt.
>
> was the bb shot on the bike w/ fenders? When I lived in
Chicago my
> winter ride needed the hubs repacked once per season (at
least) and
> as you mentioned, cheap due to traditional cup and cone
servicing (30
> minutes and a beer, and a few pennies worth of grease) but
I never
> managed to kill my cheapo Shimano cartridge BB or
(traditional)
> headset in three years of brutal salty commuting.

I was surprised, too, but did run into some similar stories
on the "Icebike" list.

By soaking it on motor oil for a long time I was able to get
it to turn usefully again and use it for a few days, but I'd
ordered a replacement and put the replacement in when it
arrived. The replacement's on it's 5th winter, so it's doing
a lot better.

If you think about the leverage involved on a BB, it has to
be pretty jammed up before it won't turn unless I'm standing
up on it with all 200 pounds. My theory is that it was some
combination of salt and rust.

01-14-2005, 06:48 PM

maxo wrote:
> On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:11:49 -0600, Mike Kruger wrote:
>
>> You are certainly right that sealed bearings are no
panacea.
>> I purposely bought this winter bike with a sealed bottom
>> bracket, but the BB needed replacement one year later,
>> probably due to salt.
>
> was the bb shot on the bike w/ fenders? When I lived in
Chicago my
> winter ride needed the hubs repacked once per season (at
least) and
> as you mentioned, cheap due to traditional cup and cone
servicing (30
> minutes and a beer, and a few pennies worth of grease) but
I never
> managed to kill my cheapo Shimano cartridge BB or
(traditional)
> headset in three years of brutal salty commuting.

I was surprised, too, but did run into some similar stories
on the "Icebike" list.

By soaking it on motor oil for a long time I was able to get
it to turn usefully again and use it for a few days, but I'd
ordered a replacement and put the replacement in when it
arrived. The replacement's on it's 5th winter, so it's doing
a lot better.

If you think about the leverage involved on a BB, it has to
be pretty jammed up before it won't turn unless I'm standing
up on it with all 200 pounds. My theory is that it was some
combination of salt and rust.