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From: austin@hydro.la.asu.edu (scott austin)
Subject: Road Bicycles for sale
Originator: austin@hydro.la.asu.edu
Reply-To: austin@hydro.la.asu.edu
Organization: Arizona State University Dept. Physics & Astronomy
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 20:08:15 GMT





Road Bicycles for sale:

Miyatta road/sport type bicycle, frame = 23"

Benotto racing/triathalon type bicycle, frame = 23"

Best offers on either.

e-mail replies or phone @ 946-0581




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Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: karen@athena.mit.edu (Karen E. Walrath)
Subject: Re: Recommendations on which bicycle rack to purchase wanted.
Keywords: rack
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 02:06:36 GMT

>In article <1992Aug27.183510.16658@mercury.cair.du.edu>, bdahlen@zephyr.cair.du.edu (Robert L. Dahlen - U. of Denver USA=) writes...
>>Nothing but good things to say about my Yakima racks and they have never
>>flown off the car!

I also have nothing but good things to say about our Yakima rack.  The round
cross bars mean that small mounting adjustments can be made to suit your 
needs.  For example, we have a recumbent and use a fork mount.  The 
recumbent fork is an oddly designed thing, and we had to rotate the fork 
mount upward for it to properly clamp the fork.  It stayed on nice and 
solid for 1200 miles of highway riding.

It also was the only rack that guaranteed that it would fit over an 
existing manufacturer luggage rack.  (We have the tower rack.)

I HAVE seen a bike come off of a Thule rack.  The cross bars are square.
The fork mount can't rotate.  We were recently on an organized B&B tour
and one bike came off of the sag wagon's roof.  The reason was the bike
had fenders and the screws protruded through the dropouts.  These screws 
hit the fork mount instead of the fork blades and the fork managed to 
work its way loose.  Our Yakima rack wouldn't have this problem because 
we can rotate the fork mount until the mechanism is clear of the dropouts 
and any protruding screws.

Karen Walrath
MIT
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: jblaine@fsu1.cc.fsu.edu (Jeff Blaine)
Subject: Bike rack (Thule)
Followup-To:  poster
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords:  thule, rack
Reply-To: jblaine@fsu1.cc.fsu.edu
Organization: Florida State University
Distribution:  world
Date: 27 AUG 92 17:40:41    

Ok, lemme clarify what happened exactly for you non-thule people who have 
been nit-picking my post to death (I thought this group was gonna be cool 
and allow us cyclists to just hang out and rap, not attack each other and 
be high strung).  

The rack was owned by my friend for 3 years, not 3 years old.  He got it 
used from someone else who could have had it a long time.

Secondly, the original post about a rack WAS NOT for any specific rack 
(i.e. roof rack or trunk rack).  The original poster has been corresponding 
with me about the rack I suggested.  He was speaking of a ROOF rack, not a 
BACK mount.  Besides, if he had gotten the wrong repsonse (me talking of 
the wrong type of rack), I think HE would have told me.  

Anyways, whatever.  If anyone else has any major problems about what I 
posted, please feel free to say so.

It's sad, but this group has just opened up and already people are jabbing 
left and right at others.

-=Jeff Blaine
jblaine@fsu1.cc.fsu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: rwilson@ra.UVic.CA (Rich)
Subject: SPD shoe opinions
Followup-To: rwilson@ra.uvic.ca
Keywords: clipless pedals, shoes, specialized, shimano
Organization: University of Victoria, Victoria B.C. CANADA
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 92 19:56:01 GMT

I have decided to buy a pair of road spd pedals, and am now trying to decide
on shoes.  I have pretty much ruled out SIDI on price.  The main contenters
are the Specialized ground control sport, and the Shimano M30.  I'm looking
for something to commute with, and walk around in durring the day.  I'm not
going to be climbing over rocks and logs and such.  I have heard from some
that Specialized shoes don't last, and from others that they are great.
Any expericences with either Specialized or Shimano shoes?
Please email and I'll summarize.

Rich (rwilson@ra.uvic.ca)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: ejohnso@ccu.umanitoba.ca (Eric Johnson)
Subject: Re: Hints on commuting by bike?
Organization: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 19:48:53 GMT

In <1992Aug26.154620.6195@SSD.intel.com> warton@ssd.intel.com (Peter Warton) writes:

>Really, the thing to do is move to an area (say, like Oregon) where 
>you *can't* sweat because it's too cold :-)  I ride to work early in
>the morning, and I'm usually still shivering by the time I pull in.

Huhn? I commute in Winnipeg, where it's been in the low thirties more mornings 
I'd care to see this summer and I'm always sweating when I get in. My fingers 
may still be frozen, but my torso is plenty warm after 8 miles.

Maybe it's just the drivers giving me the _cold_ sweats :-<


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From: davesnyder@igc.apc.org (Dave Snyder)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Re: Hints on commuting by bike?
Date: 26 Aug 92 06:39:00 GMT
Nf-ID: #R:ldnyytc@rpi.edu:1226683049:cdp:1701600001:000:555
Nf-From: cdp.UUCP!davesnyder    Aug 25 23:39:00 1992


Hi.

I used the same method as the other posters, it seems. I wore the
pants I planned to wear for work but a different shirt. At work,
I would wash my upper body pretty thoroughly in the bathroom.
Regarding the exercise-sweat-doesn't-stink-as-bad-as-stress-sweat
theory, I've heard it's true. The key is to wipe off the accumulated
sweat as soon as possible before bacteria have a chance to get at it.
It's the bacteria, actually, and not the sweat itself, which stink.

(My commute was 4 1/2 miles over a couple of easy hills in San 
Francisco.)

/dave
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: miket@unislc.uucp (Michael Thompson)
Subject: Re: hybrid bicycle recommendations
Reply-To: miket@unislc.UUCP (Michael Thompson,B2C04,4560)
Organization: Unisys, Salt Lake City
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 16:33:52 GMT

In article <1992Aug28.064058.11682@newross.Princeton.EDU> ristad@elan (Eric Sven Ristad) writes:
>Can you please recommend a low-end (<$400) hybrid bike?
>It's primary use would be commuting on roads in an upright riding
>position.  I strongly prefer 27"/700cm rims and a relaxed geometry.
>
>Thanks,
>Eric
>
I purchases a Novara Corsa from REI six months ago and have been very pleased
with it.  Regular price was ~$440 or so, I managed to pick mine up on sale.
However, I'm not sure if REI has stores in New Jersey; however, I'm sure you
could mail order from them.
My .02 cent worth.


      
Mike Thompson                 |    It's true, forgiveness IS easier
Unisys UNIX Systems Group     |    to get than permission. ;-) 
unislc!miket                  |              -----------
miket@unislc.slc.unisys.com   |    My employer is profoundly grateful
                              |    that I speak only for myself.


From: richd@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Rich Davis)
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 22:20:39 GMT
Subject: *** WANTED *** Raleigh Tourist
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace

If anyone knows of a Raleigh Tourist available and the owner
would consider selling, please contact me.


Phone number provided if needed

Thanks
- Rich Davis
  richd@hpfcmws.fc.hp.com
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From: wulfie@ac.dal.ca
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Manufacturer Marketing Policies - 2 Big Questions
Date: 2 Sep 92 23:29:09 -0300
Organization: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

A GT rep visiting the shop where I work claims that Shimano is going to
pull a real fast one with their different lines of componentry.  The gist
of it was that they were going to wedge another line of cheapie stuff
below the GS series and price them at GS series while bumping GS prices to
Exage and Exage to Deore and so on...  Could someone please confirm, deny...
correct this rumor.  (Preferably before I start raving and muttering :*(


Also, What steps do the different manufacturers take to protect their dealers.
I was under the impression that some limit the number of dealers in a given
area so that they don't undercut eachothers prices or go bust...  However,
What I see happening in the NS market with Schwinn is making me do some
serious thinking...

Matthew
wulfie@ac.dal.ca
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: ou812@cbnewse.cb.att.com (Old User)
Subject: old bikes - free
Organization: Bike City
Distribution: chi
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 17:50:58 GMT
Keywords: bikes, for parts or repair for riding

Hi, I have a few bikes, I think 3, that I want to give away to anyone who
could use them.  They are adult bikes, probably all have a 26" frame, I
think some are "female" and some are "male" bikes.  They are various
speeds.  I could get more details if you want but I don't have any data 
with me right now and I haven't looked at them lately.  They have lived
in my garage for some time.

They have flat tires and some are rusty.  I don't think the flat tires are
all necessarily needing repair, some are probably just flat from sitting 
around for so long.  At least one bike could be made ridable easily, others
might be best for parts or practice taking bikes apart or whatever.

Please call 708-979-0320 (W) or 708-393-7908 (H) for more info or to
request a/some bikes.  They are located in the far west Chicago suburban area.
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: latenser@unlinfo.unl.edu (Latenser)
Subject: For Sale: Shimano XTR Crank and BB
Organization: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 22:13:38 GMT

I am in the process of purchasing a Shimano XTR gruppo.

The crank is too short for my tastes (175mm) so I will sell it -- along
with the bottom bracket and chainrings.

Any reasonable offer will be accepted. 
	(Hint: offer less than the single mail order price.)

latenser@unlinfo.unl.edu
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: snoopy@crchh426.BNR.CA (Antonio Tello)
Subject: Re: good shop in NYC, Newark or Princeton area....
Reply-To: snoopy@crchh426.BNR.CA (Antonio Tello)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 15:28:17 GMT

In article <92Aug27.100402edt.788@smoke.cs.toronto.edu>,
javier@cs.toronto.edu (Javier Pinto) writes:
|>Hi there, I am going to be in NYC for a few days next week.
                                ^^^

|>Also, the prices should not be a lot higher than mail order (e.g. Trashbar
|>or Colorado). 

Bwah hah ha ha hah ha hah ha ha ha ha

Thanks I needed that :)
                 
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Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: kmb@controls.ccd.harris.com (Kurt Brunton)
Subject: FOR SALE: Viner SLX 61cm
Originator: kmb@rs2
Organization: Harris Controls
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 20:43:26 GMT



	61cm ctoc Viner (Italian handmade) SLX frame only.
	This is a criterium angled racing frame.
	Bought in '88, rode it for about 6 months.
	Repainted it in '90, Blue with Viner decals.
	Ridden on and off for a year or so.

	$375, or make an offer.

Kurt 'I've got too many bikes' Brunton
From: paul@panix.com (Paul Gatker)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: WANTED: 180mm Cranks; Rear Quality Track hub; Front N.Record Derailleur
Date: 25 Aug 92 22:24:56 GMT
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix, NYC

WANTED: 180mm Cranks; Rear Quality Track hub; Front N.Record Derailleur

 They gotta be in very excellent shape,      

 Send e-mail!

 ttyl;paul

 
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From: fdeck@sleepy.helios.nd.edu (francis deck)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Want info on multispeed enclosed hubs
Date: 27 Aug 92 15:40:03 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame

I am trying to compile a list of all the available multispeed enclosed
hubs with or without coaster brake, including prices, vendor, and any
comments about reliability, maintainability, &c &c.  If you have info,
please send me:

   Make and model
   Vendor, including telephone number if available
   Price
   Comments

I will compile a list, and republish.  Oh... let's say one-speed hubs
too while we're at it!  I am interested in these hubs, especially the
coasters, because they minimize the amount of exposed hardware on
the bike.  I commute to work year 'round in Indiana which is a haven
for road salt, and I must store my bike outdoors in the rain.  I
have a Bendix one-speed at present, which is absolutely zero
maintenance!  Meanwhile, I see expensive 10-speed mountain bikes
in the rack at work which are virtually destroyed in short order by
the weather, unless they are scrupulously cleaned and oiled every
other day, it seems.

On another note, does anybody know if I can get a stainless steel
chain for my bike and if it would even work at all?

f.deck
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: jblaine@fsu1.cc.fsu.edu (Jeff Blaine)
Subject: Re: Recommendations on which bicycle rack to purchase wanted.
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.3-4   
Keywords: rack
Reply-To: jblaine@fsu1.cc.fsu.edu
Organization: Florida State University
Distribution: usa
Date: 26 AUG 92 19:53:00    

>>Thule, thule, thule.  I bought mine about a year ago.  It was pretty 
>>expensive for a one bike setup ($260), but the sucker is made to last 
>>through a nuclear war.  I have had great customer support from Thule also.  
>>When a friend of mine's Thule rack, OUT OF WARRANTEE, broke and our bikes 
>>flew off and crashed down the highway at 55 MPH, Thule reimbursed us with a 
>>check for $500.  Not bad if you ask me.
>>
>>-=Jeff
>>jblaine@fsu1.cc.fsu.edu
> 
>If your rack is 'made to last through a nuclear war', then how/why did your 
>friend's rack break...did the rack have a failure or was in installed 
>improperly or what happened?....also, I am assuming from the amount you spent
>that you are refering to the roof rack, correct?....these are sincere questions
>and not meant as a flame in any way....I have a roof rack and am curious if 
>there is something out there that I may need to be aware of so that my bikes
>don't fly off (one of my most parinoid fears)....
> 
>I agree it's great that you got reimbursed for $500 if that's what your bikes
>were worth....was this for the rack or the bikes?....unfortunately for me
>though my bikes and a couple grand a peice and $500 would only cover the broken
>rack and not much more....
> 
>Thanks for the info,
>Shadan
>ardalan@astrosun.aero.org

Ok, well, here's the deal.  The clamp that attaches to the roof gutter 
broke due to a possible bad weld spot.  You must take into consideration 
the rack was about three years old and out of warrantee.  My point about the 
$500 was that, hey, they didn't have to give us anything!  The rack was out 
of warrantee and they STILL sent us $500.  No it didn't cover the costs of 
the bikes, but the broken rack part was replaced also in the transaction.  So 
the $500 was left purely for bike costs and not rack costs.  You aren't 
missing anything on the rack (as far as I know :)).  I could send you 
pictures of the mangled bikes, it was a real treat.  The bikes were 
somewhat low end Mt. bikes.  One was a Specialized HardRock with stock 
equipment (BRAND NEW and trashed in about 3 days), the other was a slightly 
modified Bridgestone city bike (about $240).  So total, the bike damage was 
around $600.  They had to be completely replaced.  Whee.

-=Jeff Blaine

Hope that clears thing up.  Ask away if you want more info.
From: danielg@autodesk.com (Daniel Green)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: Re: Buying an Entry Level Mountain Bike (long)
Date: 27 Aug 92 23:09:08 GMT
Reply-To: danielg@autodesk.com
Organization: Autodesk, Inc.

Perhaps someone can give me some more advice in this regard.
In particular, I am interested in the mountain style bikes
because I recently injured my lower back partly due to the
combination of road shock and the extensive bending over
imposed by ten-speeds.  I'd been a happy ten-speed rider for
a very long time but now need something more upright with *lots*
of shock absorbtion.  I don't know the brands, styles, or dealers
(in the SF/Sausalito area) that might be suitable.  I'm quite
happy to mix and match components to arrive at the perfect bike.

Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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From: jory@athena.mit.edu (Jory Bell)
Subject: racing bike for sale
Followup-To: jory@mit.edu
Keywords: bike,forsale
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 23:53:38 GMT

	Bridgestopne 1000 frame (54 cm)
	Dura-ace shifters
	Dura-ace derailleurs
	Dura-ace clipless pedals
	600EX hubs, brakes
	less than 1000 miles
	always stored in my bedroom

		$695/bo

jory@mit.edu
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: jlinder@Bonnie.ICS.UCI.EDU (Darrow Linder)
Subject: Recommendations bicycle rack (for truck)
In-reply-to: Your message of Mon, 31 Aug 92 12:52:50 +0000.
             <rpcfod-310892084821@rpcfod.worldbank.org>
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Date: 31 Aug 92 13:30:12 GMT

Well, I've seen the discussion regarding cycle racks for cars, but
what about pick ups?  I looked around and nobody has really heard of
them.  One guy said just throw it in the back!  Any suggestions?

-D
Organization: Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace,cmu.rec.cyclists,rec.bicycles
Date: Tue,  1 Sep 1992 08:44:35 -0400 
From: "Chad R. Vizino" <cv0q+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: WANTED: Inexpensive Seatpost and Pedals

I am in need of an inexpensive (would like to spend <$50 for both
parts--used items would be fine), but decent quality seatpost (26.4mm)
and cage pedals (for Sugino crankset) for my Fuji Royale touring bike. 
Currently, the original, steel, cheap quality pedals and seatpost are
still on the bike and I would like to replace them with lighter, higher
quality parts.

I am merely a recreational cyclist and am not interested in sinking alot
of money into these parts.  Please let me know if you have anything.

Thanks.

  -Chad Vizino (CMU)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: jciccare@adobe.com (John Ciccarelli)
Subject: Re: Bike carrier, fixed (bumper) mount, $15
Reply-To: jciccare@adobe.com (John Ciccarelli)
Organization: Adobe Systems, Mountain View, CA
Distribution: ba 
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 17:09:12 GMT

For sale, $15:

"Bike Toter" bumper-mount bike rack (permanent-mount), manufactured
by Bike Toter, Santa Monica, CA.  Accomodates two bikes (perhaps three,i
but I've never tried).

This rack consists of two 3-foot vertical struts whose bases attach to 
the bumper using long bolts with hooked ends that grip its edge (the
rack won't work if the bumper edges aren't accessible).  An 18-inch
plate connects the tops of the struts, and two rubberized posts (to 
hold the bikes) protrude from the junctions.  An adjustable Kevlar strap 
secures the plate to a trunk or hatch lid.  Spare holes on the plate 
allow the post spacing to be changed for bikes with shorter or longer 
top tubes.  Spare holes on the bottom of the struts allow the height 
to be varied.

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=== "If you live within 7 miles of your job, why drive?" === BIKE TO WORK ==
From: meganb@sequent.com (Megan Breninger)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
Subject: For Sale!!!
Summary: Nice bike, just don't ride anymore!
Date: 4 Sep 92 19:06:21 GMT
Article-I.D.: sequent.1992Sep4.190621.3839
Distribution: pdx
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.

For Sale:

Older Motobecan (sp? Bikes at my Mom's...I know this is how you
pronounce it, anyway!)  French Touring Bike.  Mom measured it
from the center of the pedal post to the seat, and she said it's
23 inches.  Well, all's I know is that I bought it because it
rode/drove great, but it's actually WAY to big for me.  I stand
5'4", and it's a men's bike!  It's black, and in immaculate
condition...never been outside, not even overnight!  It's pretty
light weight...I can carry it down stairs and upstairs to get it
in and out of the house to ride it.  It's a 10 speed, BTW.

Anyway, to get to the point... My horse needs an operation, and
that's really why I'm selling it.  I was going to get a mountain
type bike, but I just found out the horse has cancer, and getting
him his operation in hopes to save him is MUCH more important than
a mountain bike!!!

I would like to get $125 for it.  Or, take a look at it, and we
can talk.  Please.

Thank you for your time.

Megan Breninger, 503-283-5699, 503-285-1801
Bike located in North Portland. (Oregon)
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: jlbraddy@IASTATE.EDU (Jason Braddy)
Subject: Wireless computer for sale...
Reply-To: jlbraddy@IASTATE.EDU (Jason Braddy)
Organization: Iowa State University
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 19:19:14 GMT


I have a Vetta C-200 Wireless cyclocomputer for sale.  It has...

         -Average speed        -Clock            -Max speed
         -Auto shut-off        -Stopwatch        -Trip meter
         -etc. (no cadence, alas...)

It works perfectly, has good batteries, all mounting hardware, and manual.
I'm only selling it because computers on campus last about as long as a
snowball in an induction furnace.

Asking for $US30 + shipping or best offer.

Reply via e-mail to jlbraddy@iastate.edu

Thank you.  End of commercial.
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.marketplace
From: acp@cray.com (Anthony Peterson)
Subject: Wanted parts / info on old Phillips 3 speed bike.
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.
Date: 26 Aug 92 14:55:19 CDT


	I've got an old Phillips 3 speed bike and would like
	to find information on how to rebuild or repair the
	generator in the rear hub, locate a new rear reflector
	and tail light lens, and determine the vintage of the
	bike.
	

	Tony Peterson	acp@palm.cray.com	(612) 683-5621
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